Method and apparatus to forward a multimedia message

Details Method and apparatus to forward a multimedia message Method and apparatus to forward a multimedia message

2011-03-29

2011-03-29

Vaughn, Jr., William C (Department: 2444)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer conferencing

Demand based messaging

C709S203000, C709S205000, C709S231000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07917586

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for handling a multimedia message in order to reduce radio resources and unnecessary forwarding time. This may include setting an index value in a multimedia message and forwarding the multimedia message based on the set index value.

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