Abstract: An system and method for converting standard characters or emoticons in electronic messaging service messages to animated characters. The system and method for animating electronic messages is embodied on a mobile electronic communications device configured through executable software to perform the primary steps of identifying convertible characters, associating convertible characters with a corresponding, stored animation, and converting the associated convertible character with the corresponding animation. Text or emoticons in messages sent over electronic messaging services such as SMS and MMS, is converted into animated characters prior to transmission from the sending mobile electronics communications device. The animated message, or message with contains an animated character, is then received and displayed on the receiving mobile electronic communications device through its conventional MMS messaging handling system.

Abstract: An system and method for converting standard characters or emoticons in electronic messaging service messages to animated characters. The system and method for animating electronic messages is embodied on a mobile electronic communications device configured through executable software to perform the primary steps of identifying convertible characters, associating convertible characters with a corresponding, stored animation, and converting the associated convertible character with the corresponding animation. Text or emoticons in messages sent over electronic messaging services such as SMS and MMS, is converted into animated characters prior to transmission from the sending mobile electronics communications device. The animated message, or message with contains an animated character, is then received and displayed on the receiving mobile electronic communications device through its conventional MMS messaging handling system.