Methods and apparatus for providing universal print services and asynchronous message services

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for providing print capability in connection with SMS messages to mobile device users. A content source communicates information regarding a print job to a mobile device user using SMS messages. The mobile device user then may obtain a hardcopy printout of the print job by designating any print device that is configured to receive print jobs via a universal printing network. The content source provides the print job to the universal printing network for delivery to the designated print device.