Message forwarding method and system

Abstract

To provide a system, a method and its program for transferring one message or a plurality of messages to one user, a plurality of users, a plurality of user groups or a plurality of user groups.SOLUTION: A method of forwarding a message, with or without a forwarding note, a single message or a plurality of messages is configured in connection with a digital messaging application for a user to select a method of forwarding a message to a group or groups or an individual or individuals within a network environment. To achieve this functionality, the sending and receiving devices are connected via a specially configured server. The messaging application provides maximum convenience to the user by providing a sophisticated method of forwarding messages with or without forwarding notes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates generally to information technology and computer applications, and more particularly to message transfer in digital messaging applications for mobile communication devices that can be accessed from any type of communication device, such as a mobile phone, desktop computer, laptop computer, and digital tablet. [Background technology]

[0002] As mobile communication devices, such as mobile phones, iOS devices, Android devices, digital tablets, desktop computers, and laptop computers, become increasingly powerful, the potential sources for receiving and sending messages become increasingly diverse. As a result, such mobile communication devices are being designed and built to allow users to accept a variety of different types of messages.

[0003] Communication apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, Slack, Telegram, Facebook, and Google Hangouts have become increasingly popular among internet and web users worldwide due to their ease of use and ability to forward messages instantly. However, there are limitations on message forwarding for users. Applications like WhatsApp only allow users to forward messages to a limited number of users (five) at a time. Furthermore, they lack the ability to write personal or official notes alongside forwarded messages.

[0004] Modern messaging systems on communication devices such as smartphones, digital tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers increasingly provide businesses with a wide range and opportunities to communicate with their target audiences through campaign offers and discount messages on messaging systems. For example, instant messaging applications on mobile phones are widely used to send short messages (business-related messages / personal messages) to multiple users at once. However, there are limitations on the number of characters in a message that can be sent and the number of users who can receive it.

[0005] Such traditional messaging technologies allow all parties (senders and recipients) to specifically identify the originator who sent the message and the recipient who received the text message. More specifically, traditional messaging technologies allow each party interacting via messaging to obtain proof of identity of all other parties interacting with it.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need for a system that facilitates how to handle forwarding of messages / communications (single message / multiple messages) to groups / individuals / (including unknown multiple contacts / unknown groups by adding forward notes), thereby addressing certain key challenges of existing messaging application tools such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Google Hangout, WeChat, Slack, Signal, IMO, Telegram, Hike, etc.

[0007] When forwarding a very important "specific message", the user may need the forwarding notes option as it may be useful to mention the forwarding source (original sender), the forwarded message, or a personal note. In all these scenarios, the user will want to have the option to forward the "message with or without notes".

[0008] Based on the above, there is a further need for a structured messaging application with a user-friendly messaging application paradigm for forwarding commercial / personal messages to individuals / multiple groups through groups / individuals. There is a further need for a user-friendly messaging application paradigm for forwarding to individuals / groups / multiple groups with or without notes as described in more detail herein. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the disclosed embodiments and is not intended to be an exhaustive description.

[0010] Users need a better way to forward single or multiple messages from one person / group to another, with or without notes attached to the forwarded messages.

[0011] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to overcome the shortcomings of the existing prior art by providing a user-friendly mechanism that addresses the challenges faced by users while forwarding messages in Internet-based messaging applications.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to allow a user to choose to forward a message with or without a note.

[0013] Accordingly, one aspect of the disclosed embodiments provides an improved digital messaging application for transferring messages on a mobile communication device.

[0014] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments provides an improved, novel and user-friendly system and method for forwarding messages to an individual / multiple individuals.

[0015] One aspect of the disclosed embodiments provides an improved, novel and user-friendly system and method for forwarding messages to a group / multiple groups.

[0016] One aspect of the disclosed embodiments provides an improved system and method for forwarding messages to individuals / contacts / groups / groups / unknown contacts / unknown groups with forwarding notes.

[0017] Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments provides an improved system and method for sharing messages to individuals / multiple contacts / groups / multiple groups / unknown contacts / unknown groups without forwarding notes.

[0018] A further aspect of the disclosed embodiments provides an improved method for sharing messages from an individual / group to an individual / multiple individuals / group / multiple groups / unknown contacts / unknown groups with or without a forward note. Thus, the present invention provides a novel and simple method for forwarding a message in an Internet-based messaging application. This is a novel and user-friendly way of forwarding a message. The user has the option to select either an individual / multiple individuals / group / multiple groups. After selecting the contacts, the sender is further provided with the option to add a forward note for the forwarded message according to their selection.

[0019] A message forwarding module in a digital messaging application allows users to forward a single message or multiple messages to anyone in their directory or to a group by selecting forwarding with or without a note. Similarly, a message forwarding module in a structured messaging application allows users to forward a message received / communicated in a group to any individual user or another group by selecting with or without a forwarding note. Once a user selects a message, they can use the forwarding function to forward the message with or without a note. In a forwarded message, if the sender chooses to send it with a note, the recipient can obtain additional information about the forwarded message, such as sender details / personal notes / information about the message. Forwarded messages may include attachments (audio, video, images, documents, etc.).

[0020] The foregoing aspects and other objects and advantages may be achieved as described herein below: A system and method for forwarding business / personal messages (single message / multiple messages) from individual / group to individual / group with or without notes; A message forwarding function including forwarding a message with a structured note in association with a structured messaging application (Internet Messaging Application) for a user to forward a business / personal message to multiple / individual users in a network environment; A messaging server (High-End server) for receiving, processing, and forwarding messages for a user from an Internet Messaging Application in a group, which receives, processes, and forwards messages for a user based on forwarding preference selections;

[0021] The present invention relates to digital messaging applications for business communication, personal conversations, and business conversations, where forwarding messages with notes (additional information) plays an important role. The present invention also relates to a novel and easy-to-use mechanism for forwarding messages in a network environment. The present invention also relates to an improved system and method for forwarding messages to individuals / groups, particularly by adding notes to forwarded messages forwarded between two individuals / multiple individuals / groups / multiple groups.

[0022] According to one aspect, there is provided a method for forwarding at least one message from a first user (sender) to a second user (receiver) or to a plurality of users or a plurality of user groups, the method comprising: a first user selecting at least one message or messages from a first sender device; a first user searching for and selecting at least one second user (recipient) or multiple users or multiple user groups from the first sender device; a first user (sender) forwarding at least one selected message or messages using an interface of the first sender device, wherein the interface of the first sender device comprises: providing the first user with an option to forward the at least one selected message or messages; a first user selecting at least one message or messages and forwarding them to a first recipient device of the selected second user (recipient) or multiple users or multiple user groups; a first user selecting at least one message or messages and forwarding them to the first user or multiple user groups or multiple group groups. The method includes the steps of forwarding a message (with or without a note) from the first sender device to at least one selected second user (recipient) or a plurality of users or a group of users or a first recipient device of the plurality of groups in accordance with an option selected by the first user; and receiving the forwarded message by the selected at least one second user (recipient) or a plurality of users or a group of users or a first recipient device of the plurality of groups in accordance with the option selected by the first user, wherein the first user is an individual or user of the user group.

[0023] According to another aspect, a system for forwarding messages comprises: a first sender device of a first user configured to send and receive forwarded messages using an interface; a first recipient device of a second user configured to send and receive forwarded messages using the interface; and a server unit communicatively coupled to the first sender device and the first recipient device, the server unit configured to receive, process and forward messages between the first sender device and the first recipient device, the first user and the second user being individuals or members of a user group, and the first sender device configured to: select at least one message; search and select at least one second user (recipient) or multiple users or multiple user groups; and forward the at least one selected message using an interface of the first sender device, the interface of the first sender device including: The method comprises: selecting, by the first user, a forwarding option from a plurality of options for forwarding the at least one selected message to a first recipient device of a second user (recipient), or to a plurality of users or a group of users or a group of users; and forwarding the message from the first sender device to a first recipient device of the selected at least one second user, or to a plurality of users or a group of users or a group of users. The first receiving device is configured to receive the forwarded message from the first sending device.According to a further aspect, a computer program product including instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the processor to select at least one message by a first user from a first sender device, search for and select at least one second user or users or a selected group of users by the first user from the first sender device, and forward the at least one selected message by the first user from the first sender device using an interface of the first sender device, wherein the interface of the first sender device includes the following instructions: providing the first user with a plurality of options for forwarding the at least one selected message, selecting by the first user a forwarding option from a plurality of options for forwarding the at least one selected message to a first recipient device of a second user (recipient) or group of users, and forwarding the message from the first sender device to the first recipient device of the selected at least one second user or users or the selected group of users in accordance with the option selected by the first user. and receiving the message by the first recipient device of at least one selected second user (recipient) or multiple users or a group of users or multiple groups in accordance with options selected by the first user, wherein the first user is an individual or a user of a user group, and selecting at least one message by the first user comprises selecting a message or multiple messages received by the first user from other users, and forwarding the message comprises adding a subject note by the first user with the at least one message or multiple messages selected by the first user and forwarding it to the first second user or multiple users, or the selected user group or multiple user groups.

[0024] According to yet another aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of a system for forwarding messages, the one or more programs including instructions for: a first user selecting at least one message from a first sender device; a first user searching and selecting at least one second user (recipient) or multiple users or multiple user groups from the first sender device; and a first user forwarding the at least one selected message or one or more messages from the first sender device using an interface of the first sender device, the interface of the first sender device including: The method comprises the steps of: providing a first user with an option to forward at least one selected message; selecting and forwarding at least one message or multiple messages by the first user to a first recipient device of a second user (recipient) or multiple users or a group of users or multiple groups; and forwarding the messages from the first sender device to the first recipient device of at least one selected second user or multiple users or a group of users or multiple groups in accordance with the option selected by the first user (with or without notes).receiving the forwarded message by the first receiving device of the selected at least one second user or users or selected user group or groups according to an option selected by the first user, wherein the first user is an individual or a user of the user group, and receiving at least one message, wherein forwarding the message further includes selecting, at the first sender device, a message or messages received by the first user from other users, and adding, by the first user, a subject note along with the at least one message or messages to be forwarded to the selected at least one second user or users or selected user group or groups. Other aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] The features and advantages of these and other aspects of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a graphical representation of a sender's Internet messaging folder with a three-dot icon used to forward a single message according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet messaging folder with the option to select a message for forwarding a single message according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet messaging folder with a single message selected for forwarding in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder, forward message count, and options to select individuals / multiple contacts / groups / unknown contacts / unknown groups from the contact list, with options to forward the selected messages with or without notes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder with an option to forward a selected member of an individual and a selected single message from a contact list in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder with a group selected from a list of groups along with an individual selected member from a contact list and an option to forward a selected single message, along with a note, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing forwarded messages along with notes in a personal message folder in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder showing forwarded messages along with notes in a group message folder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder with a group selected from a list of groups, an individual member selected from a list of contacts, and an option to forward a selected single message without a note, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing messages forwarded without notes in a personal message folder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11]FIG. 11 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing messages forwarded without notes in a group message folder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 shows a representation showing a graphical view of a sender's internet message folder with the three-dot icon in this case used to forward multiple messages, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet messaging folder with an option to select multiple messages for forwarding, according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder with multiple messages selected for forwarding the multiple messages in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet Messages folder with the number of shared messages and the option to select individuals / multiple contacts / groups / unknown contacts / unknown groups from the contact list and the option to forward the selected messages with or without notes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's internet message folder with an option to forward selected members of an individual and multiple selected messages from a contact list in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder with a group selected from a list of groups along with individual selected members from a contact list and an option to forward multiple selected messages with notes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing multiple forwarded messages along with notes in a personal message folder in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19]FIG. 19 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing multiple forwarded messages along with notes in a group message folder in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing a group selected from a list of groups, individual members selected from a list of contacts, and an option to forward multiple selected messages without notes, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder showing multiple messages forwarded without notes in a personal message folder in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 illustrates a graphical display of a sender's Internet message folder showing multiple forwarded messages without notes in a group message folder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 shows a schematic workflow of message forwarding in a digital messaging application system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and may not be drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Throughout the figures, like reference numbers are used to depict the same or similar elements, features, and structures. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0027] The specific values ​​and configurations discussed in these non-limiting examples may be varied and are cited merely to illustrate at least one embodiment and are not intended to limit the scope thereof.

[0028] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. The embodiments disclosed herein may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0029] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Furthermore, terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and unless explicitly defined as such in this specification, they should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense.

[0031] The present invention relates to a novel and user-friendly mechanism for forwarding messages within an application. It is a system and method for forwarding messages. It is a system and method for forwarding messages (single message or multiple messages) to individuals / multiple individuals / groups / multiple groups / unknown contacts / unknown groups with or without a forward note.

[0032] Referring to Figure 1, one embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical sender's internet message folder 100. Folder 100 includes (110) a sender profile icon, (120) a contact name in a contact message folder, and (130) a three-dot icon. Clicking on the three-dot icon enables checkboxes for selection of all messages in the messaging folder, in this case for forwarding a single message with or without notes.

[0033] Referring to Figure 2, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder 200. The folder 200 includes a check box (210) that is enabled for all messages by clicking the three-dot icon to forward a single message with or without notes.

[0034] Referring to Figure 3, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder 300. Folder 300 includes selected messages (310), where a user has selected a single message for forwarding (320), unselected messages, and after selecting a message, a forwarding option (330) appears along with features such as share, save, translate, forward, copy, and delete.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 4, an embodiment of the present invention includes a sender's internet message folder 40 Folder 400 contains: (410) a count of messages forwarded;

[0036] Referring to Figure 5, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 500. The folder 500 includes: (510) a count of selected individual members from the contact list to whom the message is to be forwarded, (520) a selected individual contact from the selected list, (530) a contact icon, and (540) a selected individual contact from the list of contacts.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 6, an embodiment of the present invention includes a sender's internet message folder 60 Folder 600 includes: (610) showing individual member and group forward counts selected from the contact list, (620) showing selected individual and group contacts from the selected list, (630) showing a group contact icon, (640) a group contact selected from the group contact list, (650) a forward note option to send a note about the message being forwarded, and (660) a post icon to post the message with the forward note.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 7, an embodiment of the present invention includes a sender's internet message folder 70 Folder 700 includes (710) the recipient's name (individual member) and profile picture, (720) a forward icon indicating that the message is a forwarded message, (730) a forward note, (740) the forwarded message, (750) a tag "Forward" indicating the sender's name, (760) a tag "Forward Note" indicating the note, and (770) a tag "origin" indicating that the message is an original message.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 8, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 800. The folder 800 includes (810) recipient names (group names with number of members) ) and a profile picture, (820) a forward icon indicating that the message is a forwarded message, (830) a forward note, (840) a forward message, (850) a tag indicating that the message is forwarded to all members in the group, (860) "Forward" indicating the sender's name, (870) a tag indicating the note, and (880) a tag "origin" indicating that the message is an original message.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 9, an embodiment of the present invention includes a sender's internet message folder 90 Folder 900 includes: (910) indicating counts of individual members and groups selected from the contacts to forward the message to, (920) indicating selected individual contacts and group contacts in the selected list, (930) indicating group contact icons, (940) selected group contacts from the group contact list, and (950) a post icon for posting a message without a note.

[0041] Referring to Figure 10, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder 1000. Folder 1000 includes (1010) the recipient's name (individual member) and profile picture, (1020) a forward icon indicating that the message is a hidden forwarded message, (1030) a tag "origin" indicating that the message is an original message, (1040) a forwarded message without a note, and (1050) a tag "Forward" indicating the sender's name.

[0042] Referring to Figure 11, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1100. Folder 1100 includes (1110) the recipient's name (group name) and profile picture, (1120) a forward icon indicating that the message is a forwarded message with hidden source, (1130) a forwarded message without a note, (1140) an icon indicating that the message is forwarded to all members in the group, (1150) a tag "Forward" indicating the sender's name, and (1160) a tag "origin" indicating that the message is an original message.

[0043] 12, an embodiment of the present invention shows a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder 1200. Folder 1200 includes a three-dot icon (1210). Clicking on the three-dot icon enables checkboxes for selecting all messages in the messaging folder, in this case multiple messages with and without notes, for forwarding.

[0044] 13, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1300. The folder 1300 includes a checkbox that is enabled for all messages by clicking the three-dot icon to forward multiple messages with or without notes (1310).

[0045] 14, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's Internet message folder 1400. Folder 1400 includes a selected messages (1410) where a user has selected multiple messages for forwarding, and after selecting multiple messages (1420), forwarding options are displayed, along with other features such as share, save, translate, forward, copy, delete, etc.

[0046] 15, an embodiment of the present invention shows a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1500. Folder 1500 includes: (1510) Showing counts of messages forwarded with / without notes.

[0047] 16, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1600. Folder 1600 includes: (1610) indicating a count of selected members of individuals from the contact list to whom messages are forwarded; (1620) indicating selected members of individuals from the selected list; (1630) indicating a contact icon; and (1640) indicating contacts for the selected individuals.

[0048] Referring to Figure 17, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1700. Folder 1700 shows (1710) a count of selected members of individuals and selected groups from the contact list, indicating the destination of the message to be forwarded with a note, (1720) showing the selected individual contacts and group contacts, (1730) showing a group contact icon, (1740) the selected group contact, (1750) a forward note option to send a note about the forwarded message, and (1760) a post icon to post the message with the forward note.

[0049] Referring to Figure 18, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1800. The folder 1800 contains: (1810) a forward icon indicating that the message is a forwarded message; (1820) a forwarded message with a note.

[0050] 19, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 1900. Folder 1900 includes a forward icon (1910) to indicate that the message is a forwarded message, and (1920) to indicate that multiple messages are forwarded to all members in a group with a note.

[0051] Referring to Figure 20, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 2000. The folder 2000 includes: (2010) showing counts of selected members of individuals and selected groups from the contact list, (2020) showing selected individual contacts and group contacts, (2030) showing group contact icons, (2040) selected group contacts, and (2050) a post icon to post a message without a forward note.

[0052] 21, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 2100. Folder 2100 includes (2110) a forward icon indicating that the message is a forwarded message, and (2120) a forward icon that forwards the message without a forward note, in accordance with the disclosed embodiment.

[0053] 22, an embodiment of the present invention illustrates a graphical representation of a sender's internet message folder 2200. Folder 2200 includes, in accordance with a disclosed embodiment, (2210) a forward icon indicating that the message is a forwarded message, (2220) multiple messages are forwarded to all members in a group message without a forward note.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 23, a method for sharing at least one message or multiple messages from a sender side to a recipient side is provided and illustrated according to an embodiment.

[0055] The sender is an individual / group member. The recipient is an individual / multiple individuals / group / multiple groups. The method includes the sender selecting a message or multiple messages from a sender device, the sender searching for and selecting recipients (individual / multiple individuals / group / multiple groups) and forwarding the selected message or multiple messages, and forwarding the selected message or messages from the sender device to a recipient device (e.g., mobile phone, laptop computer, desktop computer, digital tablet) of the selected recipient (individual / multiple individuals / group / multiple groups). The sender device includes, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, laptop computer, desktop computer, digital tablet, etc.

[0056] The interface of the sender device provides options for forwarding a selected single message or multiple messages with or without adding a note. Depending on the option selected by the sender (adding a note or not adding a note), the recipient receives the forwarded message at the recipient device of the selected recipient (individual / multiple individuals / group / multiple groups). In an embodiment, the sender is an individual or group user.

[0057] According to another embodiment, a system for forwarding messages is provided. The system includes a sender's sending device configured to send and receive forwarded messages using an interface, a recipient's receiving device configured to send and receive forwarded messages using the interface, and a server unit communicatively coupled to the sending device and the receiving device (the sending device and the receiving device may include a mobile phone, a laptop, a desktop computer, a digital tablet, etc.). The server unit is configured to receive, process, and forward messages between the sender device and the recipient device. The sender device is configured to select a message or messages using the interface of the sender device, search for and select at least one second user, or multiple users, or multiple user groups, and forward the selected messages. The interface of the sender device is configured to select a single message or multiple messages by the sender, forward the selected messages by adding them with or without notes to the recipient device of the second user, or multiple users, or multiple user groups, or multiple groups, according to forwarding options set by the first user (sender), and the first recipient device receives the forwarded messages from the first sender device.

[0058] According to another embodiment, a computer program product is provided that, when executed by at least one processor, causes the processor to: select at least one message by a first user from a sender device; search for and select at least one second user, or multiple users, or multiple groups of users, by the first user (the sender) from the sender device; and forward the at least one selected message by the first user with or without a note using an interface of the sender device, the interface of the sender device including providing the first user with options for selecting a single message or multiple messages and forwarding the selected single message or multiple messages with or without a note from the sender device; forwarding the selected single message or messages to a receiving device of the selected user or users or group of users or groups of users according to the option selected by the first user; and receiving the forwarded message by a receiving device of the selected at least one user or users or group of users or groups of users according to the option selected by the first user.

[0059] Another embodiment teaches a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of a system for forwarding messages, the one or more programs including instructions for retrieving and selecting one or more messages by a first user from a sender device, the instructions for retrieving and selecting one or more messages, the first user using an interface of the sender device to one or more second users or users or user groups or multiple user groups from the sender device, and the sender forwarding the selected message or messages from the sender device, the interface of the sender device providing the first user with an option to add a note to forward the selected message or messages to first recipient devices of the one or more second users or users or user groups or multiple user groups, and forwarding the message without the option to add a note from the sender device to recipient devices of the selected at least one second user or users or user groups or multiple user groups. The forwarded message is received by first receiving devices of one or two selected users or multiple users or multiple groups according to the options selected by the first user.

[0060] In the aforementioned embodiment, selecting at least one message by the sender comprises selecting a message or messages received by the first user from another user in the sender device, and the option to add a note for forwarding the message comprises forwarding the message or messages by adding a note to the selected message or messages or an option to forward the message from an interface of the sender device. Forwarding the selected message or one or more messages without a note from an interface of the sender device comprises adding, by the first user, a subject note along with the at least one message or one or more messages selected by the first user for forwarding to the selected first user or users or a group of users or a group of users.

[0061] It will be appreciated that variations of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications, and various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art, which are intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims

1. 1. A message forwarding method for forwarding at least one message from a first user (sender) to a second user (receiver) or to a plurality of users or a plurality of user groups, comprising: a first user selecting at least one message or one or more messages from a first sender device; The first user searches and selects at least one second user (recipient) or multiple users or user groups or multiple user groups from the first sender device; A method for a first user (sender) to forward at least one selected message or multiple messages from the first sender device using an interface of the first sender device, comprising: The interface of the first sender device comprises: providing at least one selected message or messages to the first user; said first user selecting and forwarding at least one message or messages to a first recipient device of a selected second user (recipient) or users or a group of users or a group of users; forwarding a message from the first sender device to the first recipient device of at least one selected second user (recipient) or multiple users or user groups or multiple user groups in accordance with one of the options selected by the first user: forwarding a message with notes attached to the message or forwarding a message without notes attached to the message; receiving the forwarded message by at least one selected second user (recipient) or a plurality of users or a group of users or a plurality of groups of users at the first recipient device in accordance with an option selected by the first user; The method of message forwarding, wherein the first user is an individual or a user of the group of users.

2. 2. A message transfer method according to claim 1, comprising: The method of message forwarding, wherein the selection of at least one message by the first user comprises selecting, at the first sender device, a message or messages received by the first user from another user.

3. A message forwarding system for forwarding a message, comprising: a first sender device of a first user configured to send and receive forwarded messages using the interface; a first recipient device of a second user configured to send and receive forwarded messages using the interface; a server unit communicatively coupled to the first sender device and the first recipient device, configured to receive, process and forward the messages between the first sender device and the first recipient device; the first user and the second user are individuals or users of a user group; the first sender device Select at least one message and Searching for and selecting at least one second user (recipient) or multiple users or user groups or multiple user groups; configured to forward the at least one selected message using an interface of the first sender device; The interface of the first sender device comprises: selecting, by the first user, an option for forwarding the at least one selected message from a plurality of options for forwarding the at least one selected message to a first recipient device of a second user (recipient) or a plurality of users or a group of users or a group of users; the option is one of forwarding a message with a note attached to the message and forwarding a message without a note attached to the message, selected by the first user; configured to forward the message from the first sender device to the first recipient device of the selected at least one second user or a plurality of users or a group of users or a plurality of groups of users; The first recipient device A message forwarding system configured to receive the message forwarded from the first sender device.

4. 4. A message transfer system according to claim 3, The message transfer system, wherein the server unit is located on a cloud platform or on-premise for receiving, processing and transmitting messages to and from the first and second terminal devices.

5. 1. A program comprising instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the processor to execute instructions for: instructions for a first user to select at least one message at a first sender device, for the first user to search and select at least one second user or multiple users or a selected user group or multiple user groups, and for the first user to forward the at least one selected message from the first sender device using an interface of the first sender device; The interface of the first sender device comprises: providing the first user with a plurality of options for forwarding the at least one selected message; the first user selecting an option for forwarding the at least one selected message from a plurality of options for forwarding the at least one selected message to a first recipient device of a second user (recipient) or group of users; forwarding the message from the first sender device to the first recipient device of the selected at least one second user or users or a selected group of users or groups of users in accordance with the options selected by the first user; receiving the message by the first recipient device of the selected at least one second user (recipient) or multiple users or groups of users or multiple groups according to the options selected by the first user; the first user is an individual or a user of the user group; The selection of at least one message by the first user includes: selecting, at the first sender device, a message or messages received by the first user from other users; The message forwarding comprises adding, by the first user, a note to at least one message or messages selected by the first user for forwarding to the selected at least one second user or users or a selected user group or groups, according to one of the options of forwarding a message with a note attached to the message or forwarding a message without a note attached to the message.

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