Mobile Terminal Email Receipt via Short Message
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for sending electronic mail receipts from mobile terminals consume excessive network traffic, as they typically involve sending email messages, which can be inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A method where a first mobile terminal obtains an email from a second mobile terminal with indication information in its header about sending a receipt, and sends a short message with preset content to the second mobile terminal, optionally allowing editing of the content before sending, thereby reducing network usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If electronic mail receipts are sent using traditional email messaging, then the receipt delivery function is achieved, but network traffic consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential function of receipt delivery from the email protocol and implements it through a separate short message service (SMS) channel. By separating the receipt notification function from the email messaging system, the solution achieves reliable delivery confirmation while minimizing network traffic consumption for the mobile terminal user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a gateway or intermediary system that translates email receipt requests into short message format. This intermediary converts the original email-based receipt mechanism into an SMS-based system, allowing the mobile terminal to send receipts using a more efficient protocol for simple notification purposes.
2Ease of operation
If users are given the option to edit receipt content, then customization and user control improve, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic receipt sending system where the message content can be either pre-defined or editable based on user choice. The system adapts its behavior: it can send standardized receipts automatically or allow user editing when requested, providing flexibility without permanently increasing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides self-service functionality by allowing users to optionally edit receipt content themselves if they wish, while also offering an automatic send option for those who prefer simplicity. This empowers users to choose their desired level of involvement, balancing ease of operation with minimal system complexity.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method for sending an electronic mail receipt and a mobile terminal. The method includes: obtaining, by a first mobile terminal, an electronic mail sent by a second mobile terminal, where a header of the electronic mail contains indication information about whether it is required to send a receipt for the electronic mail; and when the first mobile terminal determines according to the indication information that it is required to send a receipt, obtaining, by the first mobile terminal, a phone number of the second mobile terminal from the electronic mail, and sending a short message with preset content to the phone number of the second mobile terminal. According to the method for sending an electronic mail receipt and the mobile terminal that are provided by the embodiments of the present invention, one mobile terminal sends a receipt in the form of a short message after receiving an electronic mail sent by another mobile terminal, thereby saving network traffic for a mobile terminal user.