Patent ID: 9049569
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving an incoming message from a sender, the incoming message being an instant message sent to a recipient using a first communication channel; receiving configuration information about the recipient of the incoming message, the configuration information indicating whether or not the recipient permits receipt from the sender of the incoming message at a mobile device using a second communication channel, the mobile device having a mobile number associated with the recipient; determining a relationship strength between the sender and the recipient based on a relationship between the sender and the recipient in a social network; and sending using the second communication channel, a text message, including the incoming message, to the mobile telephone number associated with the recipient of the incoming message when the configuration information indicates that the recipient permits receipt of the incoming message using the mobile device, and the relationship strength meets or exceeds a relationship threshold strength, wherein the text message indicates that an electronic message is available for the recipient.