System, method, and apparatus for storing, transmitting, receiving, and using structured data using un-structured text message bodies
OwnerJack L. Marovetsinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of unstructured and untagged text message protocols to form a text message body that can be used to transmit and receive semi-structured, or structured text message bodies, which optionally may also use various, widely used Markup Languages. The semi-structure, or structure used within the text message body can be a format, such as, but not limited to, partitioning and/or comma delimited values, etc. The tagging for use with the text message body can be a protocol, such as, but not limited to, Extensible Markup Language (XML).
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A method of using a text message body to store and communicate a data set, the method comprising:
- storing the text message body in a machine readable memory of a first device, wherein the text message body comprises data elements of the data set representing a unique coupon identifier for an instance of a mobile coupon, a value for the mobile coupon, and a retailer for redeeming the mobile coupon;
- communicating a text message comprising the text message body from the first device to a mobile device configured to receive the text message, wherein the communicating is performed over a communications network;
- using at least one of the data elements received from the text message from the mobile device to transfer the mobile coupon.
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