MX2008003141A

MX2008003141A - Method and arrangement for transferring instant messaging conversations based on priority elements

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Publication number: MX2008003141A
Application number: MX/A/2008/003141A
Authority: MX
Inventors: I Vesterinen Matti
Original assignee: Nokia Corporation
Priority date: 2005-09-06
Filing date: 2008-03-05
Publication date: 2008-09-26

Abstract

A method, computer program product, digital device, network entity and system for enabling a first party operating a first device to transfer a text messaging conversation to a second party operating a second device are provided. In addition, a method, computer program product, digital device, network entity and system for enabling a user conducting multiple text messaging conversations on a first device to transfer only certain of those text messaging conversations for a second device are provided. In either case, the transferring of the text messaging conversation results in one or more text messages of the conversations being transmitted to and displayed on the subsequent device prior to continuing the conversation on that device.

Description

ELEMENTS OF PRIORITY IN CONVERSATIONS OF INSTANT MESSAGING FIELD OF THE INVENTION The modalities of this invention relate to text messaging, and more particularly to the use of multiple devices to conduct an Instant Messaging (IM) conversation.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Instant Messaging (IM) is the exchange of messages in real time between two or more people. Contrary to a dialing system, such as the telephone, the IM requires both parties to be registered in their respective IM services at the same time. Also known as "chat", IM has become very popular for commercial and personal use. Popular IM services on the public Internet include MSN Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, .NET Messenger Service and ICQ. Examples of IM standards include XMPP (Protocol Extensible Messaging and Presence) and SIP / SIMPLE (SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) for Messaging Snapshot and Presence Influence Extensions). However, currently IM conversations are somewhat limited because these should generally be Ref.: 190945 finished on the same devices and by the same people who started. Conversely with a dialing system, it is not possible for a part of an IM conversation, the transferor, to transfer the IM conversation to another party, the transferred party, where the transferred party is able to engage in a conversation where the transferor left it. There is therefore a need for an improved means of conducting an IM conversation, wherein a first party is able to transfer an IM conversation to a second party, without having to interrupt or stop and restart the IM conversation. IM conversations are also limited by the fact that parties to a conversation are generally free to move from one device to another (for example from a user's personal computer (PC) to their personal digital assistant (PDA) or cell phone) . In particular, it is currently not possible for a person to start multiple text messaging conversations on a device, and then selectively transfer only some of those conversations to another device. For example, the user may wish to leave his office where he / she was conducting IM conversations with a friend and the user's boss, and only continue the IM conversation with his / her boss, for example, on a PDA or a cell phone. There is therefore a need Additional for media through which a user conducts several IM conversations can selectively transfer one or more of those conversations to another device operated by that user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention are generally described which provide an improvement over the prior art by providing an improved means by which a first party can transfer a text messaging conversation from his device (e.g. , the first device) to a second device of the part (for example the subsequent device). In particular, exemplary embodiments of the present invention allow the second party to first see, on the subsequent device, the text messages that the first party previously sent and / or received as part of the text messaging conversation using the first device , before continuing the conversation using the subsequent device. This facilitates the introduction of the second part to the conversation, and makes it possible for the second part to establish the conversation where the first part left it, without interruption. In an exemplary mode, the conversation can be transferred by sending a signal to an IM server that instructs the server to transfer the conversation to the second part. In another exemplary modality, the conversation can be transferred based on a change in the relationship between a priority level associated with the device of the first part and that of the device of the second part. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention further provide an improvement over the prior art known by providing a means by which a user can selectively transfer only certain text messaging conversations that he was previously driving in a first device to his second device. In an exemplary embodiment, this is accomplished by associating a priority level with each pair or partner or group of partners the user anticipates conducting a text messaging conversation for each of the users' devices. By changing the priority level associated with a particular partner or group of partners for a particular device, the user can selectively transfer only certain conversations from the first device to the second device. In exemplary embodiments, the transfer of the conversation involves viewing on the second device the text messaging conversations, previously conducted on the first device before beginning the conversation using the second device, thus allowing the user to establish the conversation right where he left it on the first device. According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for continuing a text messaging conversation in a second device, which was previously conducted using a first device. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes: (1) causing the text messaging conversation to be conducted using the first device; and (2) automatically causing the text messaging conversation to be continued using the second device, if a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device. Causing the text messaging conversation to be continued may include causing one or more of the text messages in the text messaging conversation using the first device to be displayed on the second device. In an exemplary embodiment, the first device is operated by a first user, while the second device is operated by a second user. The method of this exemplary embodiment may further include modifying a relationship between the priority level of the first device and the priority level of the second device, in order to affect a transfer of the text messaging conversation to the second user. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes defining one or more likely participants of the text messaging conversation, each participant probably operating a corresponding device, wherein at least the second user is a likely participant, and associating a level of priority with each device corresponding to each likely participant. In an exemplary embodiment, the method further includes receiving a signal that requests that the text messaging conversation be transferred to the second user, and causing the priority level associated with the second device to exceed the priority level associated with the first device, in response to receiving the signal. In another exemplary embodiment, the method includes modifying a relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device, based at least on whom the text messaging conversation is conducted with. . The method of this modality may also include the definition of one or more pairs or groups of couples with whom the text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted; associating a first level of priority with the first device corresponding to each couple or groups of couples, and associating a second priority level with the second device, corresponding to each pair or group of couples. As a result, each pair or group of pairs will have first and second corresponding priority levels, associated with the first and second devices, respectively. According to this exemplary embodiment, the modification of the relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and that associated with the second device comprises modifying a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the pairs or groups of couples . According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a computer program product is provided for continuing a text messaging conversation on a second device, which was previously conducted using a first device. In an exemplary embodiment, the computer program product includes at least one computer readable storage medium having the computer readable program code portions stored therein. These portions of computer readable program code may include: (1) a first executable portion for causing the text messaging conversation to be conducted using the first device; and (2) a second executable portion to automatically cause the messaging conversation to text is continued using the second device if a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device. In an exemplary embodiment, causing the text messaging conversation to be continued, comprises causing one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation driven using the first device to be displayed on the second device. According to one aspect of the present invention, a digital device capable of transferring a text messaging conversation conducted on the digital device, to a different device is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the digital device includes a processor and a memory in communication with the processor that stores an executable application by the processor, wherein the application is capable, after execution, of causing a relation between a level to be modified. priority associated with the digital device and a priority level associated with the different device. The modification of the relationship results in one or more text messages from the text messaging conversation conducted using the digital device being transferred and displayed or displayed on a different device. According to another aspect of this invention, a network entity capable of transferring a text messaging conversation from a first device to a second device is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the network entity comprises means for storing one or more text messages from the text messaging conversation conducted using the first device, and means for transferring the stored text messages to the second device, after a determining that a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device. According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a system for continuing a text messaging conversation on a second device, which was previously conducted using a first device. In an exemplary embodiment, the system includes a first device; a network entity in communication with the first device that stores one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the first device; and a second device in communication with the network entity, where the second device receives and displays one or more of the stored text messages, when a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein: Figure 1 is a block diagram of a system that could benefit from the exemplary embodiments of the present invention; Figure 2 is a block diagram of yet another system that could benefit from exemplary embodiments of the present invention; Figure 3 is a block diagram of yet another system that could benefit from the exemplary embodiments of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic block diagram of an entity capable of functioning as a digital device, IM server, or network entity in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention; Figure 5 is a schematic block diagram of a mobile station capable of operating in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 is a flow chart illustrating the steps that could be taken when transferring a text messaging conversation from the parts of a work phase to the parts of another work phase of the work. according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 is a flow diagram illustrating the steps that could be taken when transferring a text messaging conversation from an operator to one of a plurality of emergency service personnel in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 is a flow chart illustrating the steps that could be taken when transferring a text message conversation from one party to another party in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and Figure 9 is a flow diagram illustrating the steps that could be taken when selectively transferring one or more text messaging conversations' from a first device to a second device, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present inventions will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the appended figures, in which some, but not all, of the embodiments of the invention are shown. Rather, these inventions can be exemplified in many different ways and should not be considered as limited to embodiments described herein; rather, these modalities are provided so that this description will satisfy the applicable legal requirements. Similar reference numbers refer to similar elements throughout.

Overview: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide an improved means for conducting a text messaging conversation by providing a means by which a first party can transfer a text message conversation to a second party. In particular, according to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, once the text messaging conversation has been transferred to the second part, the second part is able to see previously previously sent text messages on its device and / or received by the first part as part of the text messaging conversation. This makes it possible for the second part to establish the conversation easily where the first part left off. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention could, therefore, be used in conjunction with the completion of a new project involving various parties working in several different phases of the project, where it would be useful for the subsequent phase parts to be in general, aware of the important discoveries or achievements of the parties to the preceding phases. For example, consider a scenario in which a company is beginning the process of developing a new product. The process could presumably involve several phases (for example, the research and development phase (R &D), the testing phase, and the commercialization phase). Each phase could involve one or more employees working together to complete a given task before transferring the project to the next phase. It would be helpful if the individuals in the subsequent phase were aware of what was communicated between the parties in the preceding phases. For example, an employee performing the product test (for example, the parties in the test phase) could probably benefit from knowing the details of the various components of the new product selected and researched by the employees who perform the research and development. (for example, the parties in the research and development phase). According to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a text messaging conversation can be established at the beginning of each new project. In addition, a priority table can be created, which defines each phase of the project and associates a priority level with that phase. In particular, devices operated by one or more parties to each phase could be assigned with a priority level based on the phase in which they are included. When the project is initiated (for example, a text messaging conversation begins between the parties in the first phase of the project), the priority level associated with the devices in the first phase may be high, while the associated priority levels with the devices of the subsequent phases can be low. Alternatively, several different priority levels (for example, 0-10) can be assigned, for example in descending order, to the various work phases. Once the first phase of the project is completed (for example, employees have completed the research and development portion of the product development process), the priority level associated with the devices in the first phase, the subsequent phase, or both can be changed in order to affect a transfer of the text messaging conversation to the parts of the next phase without interruption. For example, the priority level of the devices in the first phase can be changed to low, and the priority level of the devices in the next phase can be changed to high. The process continues until the project (for example, the text messaging conversation) is finished. In exemplary modalities, each time it is modified the relationship between the priority levels of the device of the current phase and the priority levels of the devices of a subsequent phase (for example, by changing the priority levels of the device in the current phase, the devices in the subsequent phase or both), all the text messages previously sent and / or received by the devices of the current phases and all the preceding phases, are displayed on the devices of the subsequent phase. This makes it possible for employees in the subsequent phase to start up to accelerate what was done and recorded by the parties in each preceding phase. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention could also be used in conjunction with incoming calls to an emergency or help service center. For example, consider a scenario where a person dials 911 in the United States to report a fire, or some other event that could cause the person to need emergency help. According to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the operator, or the person at the front end who receives the call, can maintain a list of parties to whom the call can be transferred. These parts may include, for example, the police, fire department, animal control and / or poison control. Each part, including the operator, may have a priority level associated with it. Initially, For example, the priority level associated with the operator may be high, while the priority levels associated with the other parties may be low. When the operator first receives the call from the person in need of help or assistance, the conversation between the operator and the caller is recorded. The operator can then establish a connection to an IM server (alternatively the connection may already have been established) for the purpose of converting the recorded conversation into instant messages. In other words, an IM conversation can be created for each incoming call using, for example, the voice-to-text conversation. Once the operator determines where the call should be sent or transferred (for example, the fire department in the case of a fire) it can cause the relationship between the priority level associated with the operator and that of the selected recipient, be changed, for example, by causing the priority level associated with the selected vessel to change to high, while causing the priority level associated with the operator itself to change to low. As will be appreciated by a person of ordinary skill in the art, this is only an exemplary method of modifying the relationship between the various levels of priority, and exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited to any such method. According to the exemplary modalities, the change in the priority levels not only causes the call to be transferred, but also causes the text messages reflecting the conversation between the caller and the operator to be transmitted to the party to whom it is transferred. the call. This is beneficial at least because this eliminates the need for the caller to get back to the transferred, all the details of the emergency that he already communicated to the operator, thus shortening the time necessary for emergency personnel to determine which action It may need to be undertaken. As a person of ordinary skill in the art will recognize, the above exemplary embodiment could also be beneficial in a scenario where a customer calls a help center, for example, to view assistance with their computer. By implementing the exemplary embodiments of the invention, the client would be able to provide sufficient details of the problems he is having to enable the operator, or the customer service representative, to determine which division of the company (e.g. , hardware or hardware, computer hardware or software, etc.) transfer the call. Once the call is transferred to that division, the caller does not would be forced to provide those details again, since these could be provided to the recipient in the form of converted text messages. According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first party is capable of manually transferring a text messaging conversation he is driving to a second party. In an exemplary embodiment, the first party may do so by generating and transmitting a signal, for example, to an IM server indicating the desire of the first party to transfer the call to the second party. The signal may include the User Identity (ID) of the second part, or some other unique identifier that would make it possible for the IM server to determine to whom the text messaging conversation should be transferred. In an exemplary mode, as a result of receiving the signal, the IM server could first transfer all the text messages previously sent and / or received by the first part, as part of the text messaging conversation, that the server of IM may have been stored as the same IM server or in a database accessible by the IM server, to the device of the second part. The IM server would then transmit all subsequent text messages from the text messaging conversation to the device of the second part.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a user is able to selectively continue only certain text messaging conversations in a subsequent device that he was previously driving in a preceding device. In general, this is done by associating the priority levels with the specific parties with whom the user may be conducting a text messaging conversation for each of the various user devices, rather than more generally, with the user devices themselves. For example, in an exemplary mode a user can generate a list of partners (for example, Mom, Dad, Joe, Beth, etc.) or alternatively, a list of groups of partners (for example, Friends, Family, Colleagues, etc.) .) with whom the user participates conducting an IM conversation. The user can then assign a priority level to each pair or group of pairs for each of the various user devices. For example, the user can specify that Friends, Family and Colleagues each have a high priority over the user's personal computer (PC) and a low priority over the user's personal assistant (PDA) and cell phone. In an exemplary mode that could mean that the user received text messages from his Family, Friends and Colleagues only on your PC and not on the user's PDA or cell phone. Assume then that the user starts text messaging conversations with his Mom (for example, Family), Joe (for example, Friend), and his boss, Mr. Smith (for example, Colleague) while he is in his office working on your PC. Assume then that the user needs to leave his office and wishes to continue only the conversation with Mr. Smith on his PDA. According to the exemplary modalities, in order to do so, the user may cause the priority level associated with Colleagues on the PDA to change to high, and the priority level associated with Colleagues on the PC change to low, while leaving the other levels of priority equal. As a result, all text messages previously sent and / or received by the user as part of the text messaging conversation with Mr. Smith on the user's PC will be displayed on the user's PDA. In addition, all subsequent text messages received by Mr. Smith's user will be sent to the PDA. Any text messages received from either Mama or Joe will be sent only to the user's PC. In general, the preceding exemplary embodiments of the present invention rely on a change in the relationship between a priority level associated with a first device and a priority level associated with a second device. These devices can be operated by the same or by a different user. As a person of ordinary skill in the art will know, changing the relationship between the respective priority levels may involve changing the priority level associated with the first device, the second device or both devices. The discussion in the present exemplary embodiments, therefore, should not be taken as limiting the invention to any method that modifies this relationship. In addition, the priority levels of the various devices can be defined and changed by the user's own device, by an IM server, or by some other network entity responsible for monitoring text messaging conversations.

System and Terminal Architecture: Reference is now made to Figure 1, in which a type of system that could benefit from an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. In particular, Figure 1 illustrates the scenario discussed above where a text messaging conversation is continued throughout the duration of a project, and is transferred from the parts of a work phase to the parts of a project phase. subsequent work.

This scenario is discussed again in detail below with reference to Figure 6. As shown in Figure 1, the system may include one or more lOla-c devices of a first phase (PHASE 1) 101 connected to a server 130 of Instant Messaging (IM) via a data network 120, such as a local area network (LAN), metropolitan area network (MAN), and / or wireless area network (WAN), for the purpose of sending and receiving messages instants between the lOla-c devices of the first phase 101, as well as with other devices similarly connected to the data network 120. The lOla-c devices may include, for example, a cell phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a locator, a personal computer (PC), a laptop (LAPTOP), tablet or any other communication device capable of sending and / or receiving data. The system may further include one or more additional devices 102a-c of a second phase (PHASE 2) 102, and one or more devices 103a-c of a third phase (PHASE 3) 103, similarly connected to the IM 130 server via the data network 120 for the purpose of sending and receiving text messages. In an exemplary embodiment, the system may further include a database, not shown, which is accessible at least to the IM 130 server for storing the text messages of the text messaging conversation. The database can Also store a table that defines the various priority levels assigned to the different devices of each phase. With reference to Figure 2, an illustration of another type of system that could benefit from the present invention is provided. In particular, Figure 2 illustrates the scenario discussed above where a person calls an emergency response operator in order to seek emergency assistance, and text messages that represent the conversation between the caller and the operator are transmitted to the operator. last recipient of the call (for example, the fire department). This scenario is discussed further below in detail with reference to Figure 7. As shown in Figure 2, the system may include an operator, and more specifically a device operated by the operator, 200 in communication with a caller 210 ( for example, a device operated by the caller) via an access network 220 such as, for example, a Public Switched Telephony Network (PSTN) for the purpose of receiving an emergency call. As shown, the caller 210 may also be in communication with the operator 200 via the data network 120 via an Access Point 230. The operator, in turn, is connected to the IM 130 server via the data network. 120 for the purpose of converting a recording of the call between the caller 210 and the operator 200 into text messages, which can be stored, for example, on the same IM 130 server or in a database, not shown, accessible by the server IM 130. The system may further include devices operated by members of the police 201, fire department 202, animal control 203, and / or poison control 204 connected to operator 200 and IM 130 server via the data network 120 for the purpose of receiving the transferred call and the converted text messages, in the case where the call is transferred to that department or device. These devices would probably be operated by the specific operators of the department-for example, the individuals in each of the departments who are responsible for receiving emergency calls transferred or sent from the operator and dispatching the orders to the appropriate individuals within the department who They will be taking the necessary action. As stated above, although not shown, these devices can be similarly operated by members of various departments of a helpdesk center, such as, for example, a computer support service center. Reference will now be made to Figure 3, which illustrates yet another type of system that could benefit from the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. In particular, Figure 3 illustrates the scenario in which a first party transfers a text messaging conversation to a second party, and the scenario in which a user selectively transfers only certain text messaging conversations to a second device. These scenarios are discussed in more detail below with reference to Figure 8 and Figure 9, respectively. As shown in Figure 3, the system can include any two or more digital devices 310, 310 ', such as cell phones, PDAs, pagers, PCs, laptops or tablets, connected to the IM 130 server via the data network 120 for the purpose of diverting and receiving instant messages to or from various other digital devices that are operated by other parties and are similarly connected to the data network 120. In an exemplary embodiment the digital devices 310, 310 'are each one operated by a different user and the user of the first device 310 wishes to transfer a text messaging conversation he is driving to the user of the second device 310 In another exemplary embodiment, the digital devices 310, 310 'are each operated by the same user, and the user you want to transfer only specific text messaging conversations that he is currently driving on the first device 310 to the second device 310 '. In any exemplary embodiment, the system may further include a database, not shown, that is accessible to the IM 130 server and in which the text messages of the various text messaging conversations conducted on the digital devices may be stored. 310, 310 '. Referring now to Figure 4, a block diagram of an entity capable of operating as a digital device of any of the preceding systems (e.g., lOla-c, 102a-c, 103a-c, 200, 201-204, 310 or 310 ') and / or the IM Server 130 is displayed according to one embodiment of the present invention. The entity capable of operating as a digital device or IM server includes various means for performing one or more functions in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention, including those more particularly shown and described herein. It should be understood, however, that one or more of the entities may include alternative means to perform one or more similar functions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. As shown, the entity capable of operating as a digital device (for example, lOla-c, 102a-c, 103a-c, 200, 201-204, 310 or 310 ') and / or the IM Server 130 may generally include the means, such as a processor 40 connected to a memory 42, to perform or control the various functions of the entity. The memory may comprise the volatile and / or non-volatile memory, and typically stores content, data or the like. For example, the memory typically stores the content transmitted from and / or received by the entity. Also, for example, memory typically stores software applications, instructions or the like for the processor to perform the steps associated with the operation of the entity in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention. In addition to the memory 42, the processor 40 may also be connected to at least one interface or other means for displaying, transmitting and / or receiving data, content or the like. In this regard, the interfaces may include at least one communication interface 44 or other means for transmitting and / or receiving data, content or the like, as well as at least one user interface which may include a screen 46 and / or an interface 48. of user input. The user input interface, in turn, may comprise any of a number of devices that allow the entity to receive data from a user, such as a keyboard, a touch screen, a lever or other input device.

Reference is now made to Figure 5, which illustrates a type of digital device (for example, lO-c, 102a-c, 103a-c, 200, 201-204, 310 or 310 '), namely a mobile terminal or mobile station, which could be used to send and receive instant messages and which could therefore benefit from the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The mobile terminal, or other digital device, includes various means for performing one or more functions in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention, including those more particularly shown and described herein. It should be understood, however, that one or more of the entities may include alternative means to perform a or. more similar functions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. More particularly, for example, as shown in Figure 5, the entity may include an antenna 502, a transmitter 504, a receiver 506, and means, such as a processing device 508, for example, a processor, controller or similar, which provides signals to and receives signals from the transmitter 504 and the receiver 506, respectively. These signals include the signaling information according to the interconnection standard or air interface of the applicable cellular system, and also the user's voice and / or data generated by the user. In this regard, the mobile station may be able to operate with one or more air interconnection standards, communication protocols, types of modulation and types of access. More particularly, the mobile station may be capable of operating in accordance with any of a number of second generation (2G), 2.5G and / or third generation (3G) communication protocols or the like. In addition, for example, the mobile station may be capable of operating in accordance with any of a number of different wireless networking techniques, including Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 WLAN (or Wi-Fi®), IEEE 802.16 WiMAX, ultra-band. Wide (UWB), and the like. It is understood that the processing device 508, such as a processor, controller or other computing device, includes the set of circuits required to implement the video, audio and logic functions of the mobile station, and is capable of executing the programs of application to implement the functionality discussed later. For example, the processing device may be comprised of various means including a digital signal processing device, a microprocessor device, and various analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and other support circuits. The functions of control and signal processing of the mobile device are assigned between these devices according to their respective capabilities The processing device 508 in this way also includes the functionality to convolutionally code and intersperse message and data before modulation and transmission. The processing device may additionally include an internal voice encoder (VC) 508A, and may include a modulator-demodulator (modem) of internal data (DM) 508B. In addition, the processing device 508 may include functionality to operate one or more software applications, which may be stored in memory. For example, the controller may be able to operate a connectivity program, such as a conventional network browser. The connectivity program may then allow the mobile station to transmit and receive the content of the network (Web) such as according to the http protocol and / or the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), for example. The mobile station may also comprise means such as a user interface including, for example, a conventional telephone speaker or loudspeaker 510, a bell 512, a microphone 514, a display 516, all of which are coupled to the controller 508. user input interconnect, which allows the mobile device to receive data, can comprise any of a number of devices that allow the mobile device to receive data, such as a 518 keyboard, a touch (not shown), a 514 microphone, or other input device. In embodiments that include a keyboard, the keyboard may include conventional numeric keys (0-9) and related keys (#, *), and other keys used to operate the mobile station, and may include a full set of alphanumeric keys or group of keys that can be activated to provide a complete set of alphanumeric keys. Although not shown, the mobile station may include a battery, such as a vibrating battery pack, to energize the various circuits that are required to operate the mobile station, as well as to optionally provide mechanical vibration as a detectable output. The mobile station may also include means, such as memory including, for example, a subscriber identity module (SIM) 520, a removable user identity module (R-UIM) (not shown), or the like, which typically stores the information elements related to a mobile subscriber. In addition to SIM, the mobile device may include another memory. In this regard, the mobile station may include the volatile memory 522, as well as another nonvolatile memory 524, which may be integral and / or may be removable. For example, the other nonvolatile memory can be integral or removable multimedia memory cards (MMCs), Memory Bars as they are manufactured by Sony Corporation, EEPROM ', flash memory, hard drive or similar. The memory can store any of a number of pieces or amount of information and data used by the mobile device to implement the functions of the mobile station. For example, the memory may store an identifier, such as an international mobile equipment identification code (IMEI), an international mobile subscriber identification code (IMSI), the integrated mobile services digital network code (MSISDN). ), or similar, capable of uniquely identifying the mobile device. Memory can also store content. The memory can, for example, store the computer program code for an application and other computer programs. For example, in one embodiment of the present invention, the memory may store the computer program code to enable the mobile station to cause a relationship between a priority level associated with the mobile station and an associated priority level to be modified. with a subsequent mobile station, or other digital device, wherein the modification of the relationship causes a text messaging conversation previously conducted using the mobile station to be transferred to the subsequent mobile station or to the subsequent digital device. In an exemplary mode this involves the transfer to and displaying on the subsequent mobile station or the digital device of one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the mobile station. The system, the method, the device, the network entity and the computer program product of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are mainly described in conjunction with the mobile communications applications. It should be understood, however, that the system, the method, the device, the network entity and the computer program product of the embodiments of the present invention can be used in conjunction with a variety of other applications, in the mobile communications industries and outside the mobile communications industries. For example, the system, the method, the device, the network entity and the computer program product of the embodiments of the present invention can be used in conjunction with wired and / or wireless network applications (e.g. , Internet) including, for example, in modes in which a conversation to come is transferred to a fixed wired device. Also, it should be understood that while the terminal was illustrated and described as comprising a mobile telephone, mobile telephones are merely illustrative of a type of terminal that would benefit from the present invention and, therefore, should not be considered as limiting the scope of the present invention. While various modalities of the terminal are illustrated and described for example purposes, other types of terminals, such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), pagers, personal computers (PCs), laptop-type laptops, tablets, and other types of electronic systems including mobile, wireless and fixed wired devices, can easily employ the embodiments of the present invention.

Methods of Transferring an IM Conversation to a Different Party: Work Phases: As discussed above, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention can be used in conjunction with a project involving multiple phases of work, wherein the text messages that are sent and received between the parts of a phase are transferred. to the parts of the subsequent phases after the completion of each phase. Reference is now made to Figure 6, which illustrates the steps that could be taken in order to transfer the text messaging conversation from each phase to the next, in accordance with this exemplary embodiment.

As shown, the process begins when a new project is started (Step 601) and a table is defined including an entry for each work phase of the new project (Step 602). The table may also include the parts, and in particular the user IDs associated with the devices of the parties, which are participating in each phase. In Step 603 a priority level is set for each phase. In particular, the priority level of the nth phase, where n = l, is set to High, while the priority levels associated with all subsequent phases are set to Low. Table 1 provides an example of a table that could be created in Steps 602 and 603.

Table 1: Priorities for the Work Phases As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, the table can be defined by any of the devices illustrated in Figure 1 as participants in the various phases of work (e.g., lOla-c, 102a-c, 103a-c ). Alternatively, the table can be defined by the IM server 130, or by an administrator, not shown. In addition, the table can be stored in a database that is accessible to at least the IM server 130 and perhaps also to the various other devices participating in the following messaging conversation lOla-c, 102a-c, 103a-c. Alternatively, the table can be stored on the IM server 130 itself. After Steps 601-603 the project, and therefore the text messaging conversation between the parties working on the project, are ready to begin. In Step 604 the text messages are transmitted and received between the devices of the parties in the first phase (for example, between Joe, Bob and Sue). Text messages may include, for example, information obtained during the completion of various research and development tasks (R &; D). As the text messages are sent and received, the messages are also stored, for example, in the IM server 130, or alternatively in the database. When the work in this phase is finished (for example, when the R &D completes for the new product has been completed) (Step 605), the priority level of the nth phase (in this case the phase) is changed to Low, and the priority level of the next phase (for example, the (nth + 1) , or 2a) is changed to High (Step 606). The project has now moved to the next phase (in this case the 2nd) of the development (for example, the test phase), and the text messaging conversation will be continued by the parties to this new phase (for example, Kelly, Mark and Jack). Prior to this, however, in Step 607 all previously saved text messages (e.g., all text messages sent and received between the parts of the phase) are transmitted to and displayed on the devices of the parties to the 2nd phase. This makes it possible for the parties to the second phase to observe all the important development carried out and registered by the parties to the preceding phase. In Step 608, the text messages are then transmitted between the parties in the (nth +1) phase (for example, the 2nd phase or trial phase). When the work is completed in this phase (Step 609), it is determined if this was the last phase of the project (Step 610). If so, the process ends, since the project is presumably completed (Step 611). If this is not the last phase, n is incremented to (n + 1) (for example, n is now equal to 2), and the process repeats Steps 606-610 for the next phase of the project. In other words, to continue with the example, the priority of the nth phase (for example, the 2nd phase or test phase) is changed to Low, and the priority of the phase (nth + 1) (for example, the 3rd phase or marketing phase) is changed to High. As a result, all previously saved text messages, for example to the IM server (for example, all text messages sent and received as part of the first phase, and all text messages sent and received as part of the second phase) are transmitted to and displayed on the device of the third phase (for example, on devices operated by Dave, Carol and Betty). One or more text messages are thereafter transmitted between the parts of the 3rd phase and simultaneously stored, for example on the IM server or on a database accessible by the IM server. Once the work in this phase is finished, the process will end because, in this example, this was the last phase of the project.

Calling Emergency or Help Services: As discussed above, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention may also be used in conjunction with calls to emergency or help services, wherein one or more text messages may They represent a conversation between a caller and an operator, or the part of the front end, are transmitted to the final recipient of the call, eliminating the need for the caller to repeat what he has already said to the operator. Figure 7 illustrates the steps that can be taken when the call is transferred, and the corresponding text messages, from the operator to the last recipient according to the exemplary modalities. As shown, the process begins before the operator receives a call from a person in need, for example, emergency assistance. In Steps 701, a table is first defined that includes an entry for all likely participants of an incoming call, including the attendant, and including a priority level associated with each of the parties. In Step 702 the priority level associated with the operator is set to High, while the priority levels associated with each of the likely participants is set to Low. In general, this means that all incoming calls will be routed to the operator. As in the above exemplary embodiment, the table can be defined by the attendant 200, by the IM server 130, or by some other entity, such as an Administrator, not shown. The table can also be stored in a database that is accessible to at least IM server 130 or in the IM server 130 itself. The following Tables 2 and 3 provide the examples of such table for calls to emergency services and help, respectively.

Table 2: Priorities for Potential Transfer Call for Emergency Services: Table 3: Priorities for Potential Transfer of Call to Help Services: Once the table is defined, the priority levels are established, the operator receives a call (Step 703). In Step 704 the conversation between the caller and the attendant is called and converted to text messages, which are then stored, for example, in the IM server 130, or alternatively in the database. Once the operator determines where to route the call (for example, where the emergency is a fire, the operator will probably decide to transfer the call to the fire department) (Step 705), the operator causes the priority level of the selected transfer to be changed to High, and the carrier's priority level is changed to Low (Step 706). As a result, in Steps 707 and 708, respectively, the call is transferred to the selected participant (for example, the fire department) and the text messages representing the conversation between the caller and the operator are transmitted to the selected participant.

Manual Transfer of the Call to the Specific Part: As determined above, exemplary embodiments of the present invention may also be used to manually transfer a text messaging conversation from one party to the other. Figure 8 illustrates the steps that can be taken in accordance with this exemplary embodiment. As shown, the process begins where a user (for example, User A) begins with a text messaging conversation with part X (Step 801). As User A is transmitting and receiving text messages as part of the text messaging conversation, these text messages are stored, for example on the IM server or on a database accessible by the IM server (Step 802). ). At some point in the conversation, User A decides to transfer the text messaging conversation with part X to User B (Step 803). To accomplish this, in Step 804 User A transmits a signal to the IM server indicating the desire of User A to transfer the conversation to User B. In an exemplary mode, the signal will include a user ID associated with User B , or some other unique identifier that will indicate to the IM server who the conversation should be transferred to. In response to receipt of the signal, in Steps 805 and 806, respectively, the IM server will establish a connection to a device operated by User B and transmit to that device all the stored text messages of the messaging conversation of the user. text between User A and part X. Finally, in Step 807, User B will continue the text messaging conversation with part X using its own device. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention, therefore, facilitate the introduction of the User B within the text messaging conversation by making it possible for User B to begin to accelerate the messages that were previously transmitted between User A and part X as part of the conversation. Therefore, User B is better able to establish the conversation where user A left it.

Method of Selectively Continuing an IM Conversation on a Subsequent Device: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a means by which a user can selectively transfer only certain text messaging conversations from a first device to a subsequent device. Figure 9 illustrates the steps that can be taken in order to affect such transfer in accordance with this exemplary embodiment. The first step of this process, Step 901, is to define a table that includes rows corresponding to one or more pairs or groups of couples with whom a user is capable of conducting a text messaging conversation. Groups of exemplary couples can include Friends, Family and / or Colleagues. The table also includes the columns corresponding to one or more different devices operated by the user (for example, personal computer (PC), personal digital assistant (PDA), and / or cell phone). Is then set a priority level for each pair / group of pairs and for each device. Table 4 below provides an example of such a table that could be defined in Step 901.

Table 4: Groups of Couples and Their Respective Levels of Priority: As in the above exemplary embodiments, the table can be created, for example, by the user through his devices 310, 310 ', by the IM server 130, or by some other entity, such as an Administrator. The table can also be stored in the same IM server 130 or in a database accessible at least by the IM server. In Step 902, the user begins text messaging conversations, for example, with the Couple A, Couple B and Couple C on Device 1 (for example, your PC). Assuming that Couple A is a member of the user's Friends group, Pair B is a member of the user's Family couples group, and Partner C is a member of the user's Partner group of partners. The priority levels associated with Pairs A, B and C are, therefore, High for the user's PC, but Low for the user's PDA and the user's cell phone. As the user is transmitting and receiving text messages as part of each of the above conversations, the text messages are stored, for example in an IM server or in a database accessible by the IM server (Step 903) . In Step 904, the user decides to move from Device 1 (for example, his PC) to Device 2 (for example his PDA). This can happen, for example, where the user is leaving his office to go home, to go for lunch or to go for a walk. The user decides, in Step 905, that he only wishes to continue the text messaging conversation with Partner B (eg, the member of his family) on Device 2 (eg, his PDA). He does not want to continue conversations with Couple A (for example, his friend) or Couple C (for example, his colleague). In order to transfer only the conversation of text messaging with Couple B to Device 2, in Step 906, the priority level associated with Couple B (or in this example, with the group of Family couples) and with Device 2 (for example, the PDA) will be changed to Alto. All other priority levels remain constant. In an exemplary embodiment, the priority level associated with Pair B and Device 1 may also be changed to Low in order to stop text messages sent from Pair B so as not to be transmitted to User's Device 1. In the exemplary mode where the priority levels associated with Device 1 and Device 2 for Pair B are set to High, the text messages sent from Pair B will simply be transmitted to both devices. In an exemplary embodiment, in order to affect the transfer described above, the user himself can manually change the priority levels associated with the various pairs / groups of couples and the various devices by using one of their devices to access the table. stored either in the IM server or in the database accessible by the IM server and the user device. Alternatively, the user can send a signal to the IM server that instructs the IM server to modify the priority levels of the various pairs / groups of pairs and devices. In another modality For example, the IM server can be preprogrammed to automatically change the priority levels associated with certain pairs or groups of couples and certain devices after the appearance of certain listed conditions. For example, the IM server can be preprogrammed to change the priority level associated with the group of colleagues and the user's PDA and / or cell phone to Stop each time the user turns off their PC, or terminate the transmission of the IM server using your PC. In this case, the user would always receive text messages from his colleagues or from his PDA and / or cell phone when he is away from his PC. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, innumerable methods could be used to trigger the modification of the priority levels associated with the various pairs / groups of pairs and the various user devices. Returning now to Figure 9, as a result of the priority levels that are changed, in Step 907, all the text messages stored in the conversation between the user and Couple B, which were conducted using Device 1 (e.g. , the user's PC) are transmitted and displayed on Device 2 (for example, the user's PDA). This makes it possible for the user to establish the conversation using the Device 2 where he left the conversation using Device 1. Finally, in Step 908, the text messaging conversation with Partner B will be continued on Device 2, and all subsequent text messages received from Partner A or Partner. B will be transmitted only to Device 1.

Conclusion: As will be appreciated by a person of ordinary skill in the art, the embodiments of the present invention described above can be exemplified as a system, method, mobile terminal device or other apparatus. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of a completely hardware (physical equipment) mode, and a completely software (computer logic) mode or a mode combining software and hardware aspects. In addition, the present invention may take the form of a computer program product on a computer readable storage medium having computer readable program instructions (eg, computer software) included in the storage medium. More particularly, the present invention can take the form of computer software implemented in the network. Any suitable storage media readable on a computer can be used, including discs hard drives, CD-ROMs, optical storage devices or magnetic storage devices. The present invention is described above with reference to the block diagrams and flowchart illustrations of the methods, apparatuses (e.g., systems) and computer program products according to one embodiment of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the block diagrams and the illustrations of the flow diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the block diagrams and the illustrations of the flow diagrams, respectively, can be implemented by instructions of the computer program. These computer program instructions can be loaded onto a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions executed on the computer or other processing apparatus of the computer. programmable data creates a means for implementing the functions specified in the block or blocks of the flow chart, although other means for implementing the functions including various combinations of hardware, firmware and software as described herein may also be employed. These computer program instructions can also be stored in a readable memory in a computer that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus to operate in a particular manner, such that instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture that includes computer-readable instructions to implement the function specified in the block or blocks of the flow chart. The computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, to cause a series of operational steps to be carried out on the computer or other programmable apparatus, to produce a computer-implemented process such that the instructions that run on the computer or other programmable device provide the steps to implement the functions specified in the block or blocks of the flowchart. Accordingly, blocks of block diagrams and illustrations of flowcharts support combinations of means to perform the specified functions, combinations of steps to perform the specified functions and program instruction means to perform the specified functions . It will also be understood that each block of the block diagrams and the illustrations of the flow diagrams and combinations of blocks in the flow diagrams and illustrations of the flow diagram, can be implemented by computer systems based on hardware for special purposes, which perform specified functions or steps, or combinations of hardware instructions and computation for special purposes. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention described herein will be apparent to a person skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain, having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated figures. Therefore, it is understood that the inventions are not limited to the specific embodiments described and that the modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the appended claims. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only, and not for limitation purposes.

It is noted that in relation to this date the best method known by the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property: 1. A method for selectively transferring a text message conversation to a second device, which was previously conducted using a first device, characterized in that it comprises : cause the text messaging conversation to be conducted using the first device; modifying a relationship between a priority level associated with the first device and a priority level associated with the second device, based at least in part on whom the text messaging conversation is conducted; and automatically causing the text messaging conversation to be continued using the second device if the priority level associated with the second device exceeds the priority level associated with the first device, wherein the promotion of the text messaging conversation being continued comprises causing one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation driven using the first device to be displayed on the second device.
2. The method of compliance with the claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: defining one or more couples with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted; associate a first level of priority with the first device corresponding to each pair; and associating a second priority level with the second device corresponding to each pair, such that each pair has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the first and second devices, respectively, wherein the modification of the relationships between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device comprises modifying a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the pairs.
3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises: defining one or more groups of couples with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted; associate a first level of priority with the first device corresponding to each group of pairs; and associating a second level of priority with the second device corresponding to each group of couples, such that each group of pairs has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the first and second devices, respectively, wherein the modification of the relationships between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second The device comprises modifying a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the group of pairs.
4. A method for continuing a text messaging conversation on a second device operated by a second user, which was previously conducted using a first device operated by a first user, characterized in that it comprises: causing the text messaging conversation to be conducted using the first device operated by the first user; and automatically causing the text messaging conversation to be continued using the second device operated by the second user, if a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device, wherein the fact of making the text messaging conversation is continued, comprising causing one or more text messages from the text messaging conversation driven using the first device to be displayed in the second device.
The method according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises: modifying a relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device, in order to affect a transfer of the conversation from text messaging to the second user.
The method according to claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises: defining one or more likely participants of the text messaging conversation, each of the likely participants operates a corresponding device, wherein at least the second user is a likely participant; and associate a level of priority with each device corresponding to each of the likely participants.
The method according to claim 6, characterized in that it further comprises: generating a table having one or more entries corresponding to the respective probable participants, each entry comprises a mapping of the device corresponding to the associated level of priority, wherein the modification of relationships between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device comprises modifying the entry of the corresponding table with the second user.
The method according to claim 5, characterized in that it further comprises: receiving a signal that requests that the text messaging conversation be transferred to the second user; and causing the priority level associated with the second device to exceed the priority level associated with the first device, in response to receiving the signal.
9. A computer program product for selectively transferring a text message conversation to a second device, which was previously driven using a first device, characterized in that it comprises at least one computer readable storage medium having the code portions of computer readable program, stored therein, the computer readable program code portions comprise: a first executable portion for causing the text messaging conversation to be conducted using the first device; a second executable portion for modifying a relationship between a priority level associated with the first device and a priority level associated with the second device, based at least in part on whom the text messaging conversation is conducted with; and a third executable portion for automatically causing the text messaging conversation to be continued using the second device if the priority level associated with the second device exceeds the priority level associated with the first device, wherein the cause of causing the Text messaging conversation is continued, it comprises causing one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation driven using the first device to be displayed on the second device.
10. The computer program product according to claim 9, characterized in that it further comprises: a fourth executable portion for defining one or more pairs with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted; a fifth executable portion for associating a first level of priority with the first device corresponding to each pair; and a sixth executable portion to associate a second level of priority with the second device corresponding to each pair, such that each pair has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the first and second devices, respectively, wherein the modification of the relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device comprises the modification of a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the pairs.
11. The computer program product according to claim 9, characterized in that it further comprises: a fourth executable portion for defining one or more group of couples with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted; a fifth executable portion for associating a first level of priority with the first device corresponding to each group of pairs; and a sixth executable portion for associating a second priority level with the second device corresponding to each group of pairs, such that each group of pairs has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the first and second devices, respectively, wherein the modification of the relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the level of priority associated with the second device comprises the modification of a second level of priority corresponding to at least one of the groups of couples.
12. A computer program product to continue a text messaging conversation on a second device operated by a second user, which was previously conducted using a first device operated by a first user, characterized in that it comprises at least one computer-readable storage medium having portions of computer readable program codes, stored therein, portions of program code readable in the computer. computer comprise: a first executable portion to cause the text messaging conversation to be conducted using the first device operated by the first user; and a second executable portion for automatically causing the text messaging conversation to be continued using the second device operated by the second user, if a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device, wherein the fact of causing the text messaging conversation to be continued, comprises causing one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation, driven using the first device, to be displayed on the second device.
13. The product of computer program of according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises: a third executable portion for modifying a relation between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device, in order to affect a transfer of the conversation of text messaging to the second user.
The computer program product according to claim 13, characterized in that it further comprises: a fourth executable portion for defining one or more likely participants of the text messaging conversation, each of the likely participants operating a corresponding device, wherein at least the second user is a likely participant; and a fifth executable portion to associate a priority level with each device corresponding to each of the likely participants.
15. The computer program product according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises: a sixth executable portion for generating a table having one or more entries corresponding to the respective probable participants and the corresponding devices, each entry comprises a mapping of the device corresponding to the associated level of priority, the table accessible to a network entity responsible for monitoring the text messaging conversation, wherein the modification of the relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the level of priority associated with the second device comprises modifying the entry of the corresponding table with the second user.
16. The computer program product according to claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises: a third executable portion for receiving a signal requesting that the text messaging conversation be transferred to the second user; and a fourth executable portion for causing the priority level associated with the second device to exceed the priority level associated with the first device in response to receiving the signal.
17. A digital device capable of selectively transferring a text messaging conversation conducted on the different digital device, characterized in that it comprises: a processor; and a memory in communication with the processor that stores an executable application by the processor, in where the application is capable, after execution, of causing a relationship between a priority level associated with the digital device and a priority level associated with the different device to be modified based at least in part on whom the driver is driven with text messaging conversation, where modification of the relations results in one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the digital device that is transferred and displayed on the different device.
The digital device according to claim 17, characterized in that the modification of the relation also results in one or more subsequent text messages of the text messaging conversation being transmitted to the different device.
19. The digital device according to claim 18, characterized in that the application is also capable, after execution, of defining one or more pairs with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted, associating a first level of priority with the digital device corresponding to each pair, and associating a second priority level with the different device corresponding to each pair, such that each pair has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the digital device and the different device, respectively, where the cause of causing the relationship between the priority level associated with the digital device and the priority level associated with the different device is modified, comprises causing a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the pairs to be modified.
20. The digital device according to claim 18, characterized in that the application is also capable, after execution, of defining one or more groups of couples with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted, associating a first priority level with the digital device corresponding to each pair group, and associating a second priority level with the different device corresponding to each pair group, such that each pair group has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the device digital and the different device, respectively, wherein causing the relationship between the priority level associated with the digital device and the priority level associated with the different device to be modified, comprises causing a second level of priority corresponding to at least one of the groups of couples.
21. A digital device operated by a first user and capable of transferring a messaging conversation of text driven on the digital device to a different device operated by a second user, characterized in that it comprises: a processor; and a memory in communication with the processor that stores an executable application by the processor, wherein the application is capable, after execution, of causing a relationship between a priority level associated with the digital device and an associated priority level. with the different device operated by the second user being modified, wherein the modification of the relation results in one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the digital device operated by the first user being transferred to the second user and displayed on a different device.
The digital device according to claim 21, characterized in that the modification of the relation also results in one or more subsequent text messages of the text message conversation being transmitted to the different device.
23. The digital device according to claim 22, characterized in that the application is also capable, after execution, of defining one or more likely participants of the messaging conversation of In the text, each of the likely participants operates a corresponding device, where at least the second user is a likely participant, and where the application is also capable, after execution, of associating a priority level with each corresponding device. each of the likely participants.
The digital device according to claim 22, characterized in that the fact that the relationship between the priority level associated with the digital device and the priority level associated with the different device is modified, comprises the transmission of a signal to a network entity responsible for monitoring the text messaging conversation that instructs the network entity to modify the relationship.
25. A network entity capable of selectively transferring a text messaging conversation from a first device to a second device, characterized in that it comprises: means for storing one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the first device; and means for transmitting the stored text messages to the second device after a determination that a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the second device. the first device, wherein the priority level associated with the second device exceeds the priority level of the first device, based at least in part on whom the text messaging conversation is conducted with.
26. The network entity according to claim 25, characterized in that it further comprises: means for modifying a relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device, based at least on part with whom the text messaging conversation is conducted.
27. The network entity according to claim 25, characterized in that it further comprises: means for storing the priority level associated with the first and second devices, respectively.
28. A network entity capable of transferring a text messaging conversation from a first device operated by a first user to a second device operated by a second user, characterized in that it comprises: means for storing one or more text messages from the text messaging conversation conducted using the first device operated by the first user; and means for transmitting the stored text messages to the second device operated by the second user after a determination that a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device.
29. The network entity according to claim 28, characterized in that it further comprises: means for modifying a relationship between the priority level associated with the first device and the priority level associated with the second device.
30. The network entity according to claim 29, characterized in that it further comprises: means for storing the priority level associated with the first and second devices, respectively.
31. A system for selectively transferring a text message conversation to a second device, which was previously conducted using a first device, characterized in that it comprises: a first device; a network entity in communication with the first device that stores one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the first device; Y a second device in communication with the network entity, wherein the first device is capable of causing a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a priority level associated with the first device, based at least in part on who it is with conducted the text messaging conversation, and wherein the second device receives and displays one or more stored text messages, when the priority level associated with the second device exceeds the priority level associated with the first device.
32. The system according to claim 31, characterized in that the first device is also capable of defining one or more pairs with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted, associating a first priority level with the corresponding first device. each pair, and associating a second level of priority with the second device corresponding to each pair, such that each pair has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the first and second devices, respectively, wherein the fact of causing the Priority level associated with the second device exceeds the priority level associated with the first device, comprises causing a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the pairs, modified .
33. The system according to claim 31, characterized in that the first device is also capable of defining one or more groups of couples with whom a text messaging conversation is capable of being conducted, associating a first level of priority with the first device corresponding to each pair group, and associating a second priority level with the second corresponding device to each pair group, such that each pair has first and second corresponding priority levels associated with the first and second devices, respectively, where the fact of causing the priority level associated with the second device to exceed the priority level associated with the first device, comprises causing a second priority level corresponding to at least one of the pair groups to be modified.
34. A system for continuing a text messaging conversation on a second device operated by a second user, which was previously conducted using a first device operated by a first user, characterized in that it comprises: a first device operated by a first user; a network entity in communication with the first device that stores one or more text messages of the text messaging conversation conducted using the first device; and a second device operated by a second user, the second device in communication with the network entity, wherein the second device receives and displays one or more stored text messages, when a priority level associated with the second device exceeds a level of priority associated with the first device.
35. The system according to claim 34, characterized in that the first device is capable of causing the priority level associated with the second device to exceed the priority level associated with the first device, in order to affect a transfer of the device. text messaging conversation to the second user.
36. The system according to claim 35, characterized in that the first device is also capable of defining one or more likely participants of the text messaging conversation, each of the likely participants operates a corresponding device, wherein at least the Second user is a likely participant, the first device is also capable of associating a priority level with each device corresponding to each of the likely participants.
37. The system according to claim 36, characterized in that it further comprises: a database accessible by at least one of the first device and the network entity, wherein the database stores a table that includes one or more entries associated with the respective probable participants, each entry comprises a mapping of the device corresponding to the associated priority level.
38. The system according to claim 34, characterized in that the first device is capable of transmitting a signal to the network entity that requires that the text messaging conversation be transferred to the second user, wherein the transmission of the signal gives as a result that the priority level associated with the second device exceeds the priority level associated with the first device.