System and method for action-based input text messaging communication
OwnerJohn C. Feghaliinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods are described herein that allow computing device users to send and receive encapsulated messages through text messaging. Message encapsulation formats are defined that mimic real-world scenarios. Sensors on a computing device, such as a smartphone, may be used to simulate an action that triggers an encapsulated message to be transmitted or retrieved.
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A method for sending an encapsulated message during a text messaging session, comprising:
- receiving, at a first computing device, a selection of a message encapsulation format for sending the encapsulated message to a second computing device;
- receiving, at the first computing device, an input of a message to be encapsulated to generate the encapsulated message;
- and
- triggering transmission of the encapsulated message from the first computing device to the second computing device.
A method for receiving an encapsulated message in a text message communication session, comprising:
- receiving, at a second computing device, an encapsulated message transmitted from a first computing device, wherein content of the encapsulated message is not initially visible;
- determining an action required to view the content of the encapsulated message;
- determining that the action has been performed;
- and
- displaying the content of the encapsulated message.
The method of claim wherein the content of the encapsulated message comprises one or more of a text message, a picture message, and a video message.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.