Get Picture Messages To C++ program

I'm currently thinking of setting up a picture message import project. Something like this:

Client Mobile Device [picture message] -> our Server Device

Server Device [picture && number -> Server Computer

However I don't know if there's a possible way to do this. I could set up a google voice account and use something like t开发者_如何学编程his in order to retrieve messages, however this doesn't allow picture messages...

So I was thinking of perhaps making an android or iPhone application to redirect picture messages. Though I don't know if this is possible. If it is, how would I go about gathering the messages? The networking is simple enough, however I'm not familiar with the android system, nor the message system of the iPhone.

On the other hand, I could make a simple email server to receive messages from the cell phone provider's email system.

Is any of the above viable? The image as well as the origin number are both needed.

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This sounds like a typical client/server application actually, except the commands sent to the server contain binary data.

There are many ways to do this, and many protocols you can use. Email (gmail) is just one example.

What I would do is use HTTP to post binary messages to your web server. This is cool because it manages authentication, data transfer, etc, are all available.

Here's a short example: Secure HTTP Post in Android Just add authentication on top of that and you're in business!

You would have to do some web server development too.

I hope this helps.

Emmanuel

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Ok I think this is possible. I'm not sure how it works but I'll do my best.

First you have to be notified when an SMS is received by listening to SMS_RECEIVED events. BroadcastReceiver + SMS_RECEIVED

Second, you have to read the SMS attachment as explained here: Get attachment from unread MMS messages

Does this help?