Messaging protocol/service switching methods and devices

摘要

Methods, devices, and computer readable media for switching communications from a first messaging protocol/service to a second messaging protocol/service by use of messaging information being embedded in a header of a first message of the first messaging protocol/service to enable the recipient to contact the sender over the second messaging protocol/service, is provided.

主权项

1. A communication device configured to switch from a first messaging service to a second messaging service by:
receiving, from a sender via the first messaging service, a first message containing messaging information to enable messaging using the second messaging service; extracting the messaging information from the first message; sending a second message to the sender in response to the first message; and automatically using the second messaging service when sending the second message.