A system and method for downloading fragmented mobile-station ring tones
and multimedia presentations for promotional and entertainment purposes.
One or more presentations are defined and stored in an electronic storage
medium in communication with a fragmentation processor. Ideally, the
fragmentation process involves in the first instance segmentation of the
presentation according to a predetermined rule set. Whether segmented or
not, upon receipt of a fragment delivery request the fragmentation
processor reviews the delivery history with respect to the target mobile
station or recipient and selects a previously undelivered fragment. The
fragment is formatted according to the requirements of the target and
transmitted. Preferably a confirmation of receipt is made following
transmission. When a completion notification is received, the
fragmentation processor initiates a verification algorithm to confirm the
completion and, if valid, alerts the system operator.