Virtual network solution for SMS message exchange between GSM and ANSI (tia/eia 41) networks
Patent 7013156 Issued on March 14, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 10, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 10, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesMethod for relaying information in an integrated services network System and method for private addressing plans using community addressing Short message server without local customer database Method and apparatus for remotely establishing a cellular service account for a cellular radiotelephone Protocol converter and router for multi-mode wireless data communications Patent #: 5894478 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 10796043 filed on 03/10/2004US Classes:455/466, Auxiliary data signaling (e.g., short message service (SMS))455/552.1, Operable on more than one system455/458Specific paging techniqueExaminersPrimary: Gelin, Jean AAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassH04Q 7/20AbstractSystems and methods for exchanging a short message service (SMS) message between networks operating in accordance with different standards. An intermediary system operates between a first network operating in accordance with a first standard and a second network operating in accordance with a second standard. A routing information request for an SMS message is received, at the intermediary, from the first network and the intermediary sends, in response to the routing information request, an acknowledgement message to the first network. The SMS message is thereafter received at the intermediary and an acknowledgement of receipt of the SMS message is generated in the intermediary and then sent to the first network. The SMS message is then sent from the intermediary to the second network. In a preferred embodiment, the intermediary is an entity distinct from the first and second networks, but operates as a virtual MSC from the perspective of the first and second networks.Field of SearchAuxiliary data signaling (e.g., short message service (SMS))Message storage or retrieval Having message notification Call diversion Radiotelephone equipment detail System format conversion Service profile Home location registration (HLR) or visitor location registration (VLR) detail System selection Call routing (e.g., to prevent backhaul, routing efficiency, least cost, or alternate routing) Operable on more than one system Demand based messaging COMPUTER-TO-COMPUTER DATA ROUTING Combined circuit switching and packet switching Routing packets through a circuit switching network Bridge or gateway between networks Having a plurality of contiguous regions served by respective fixed stations | |
