Gateway GPRS support node and method therefor
First Claim
1. A method within a gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) for processing a received SMS message for a specified mobile terminal, comprising:
- receiving the SMS message at a specified IP address port; and
delivering the SMS message to an SMS proxy module within the gateway GPRS support node for processing.
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Abstract
A system for delivering SMS messages to a mobile terminal includes an apparatus and method that deliver the SMS messages either using legacy SMS message formats or data packet formats. Additionally, a connection is created between a message center and a gateway GPRS support node wherein SMS messages may be transmitted to the gateway GPRS support node in a data packet format. To provide this capability, the gateway GPRS support node includes a unique port address for receiving SMS messages and circuitry for processing SMS messages received in a data packet format. A serving GPRS support node is formed to include circuitry for determining whether to transmit the SMS message to the mobile terminal in a data packet format or in a legacy SMS message format.
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19 Claims
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1. A method within a gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) for processing a received SMS message for a specified mobile terminal, comprising:
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receiving the SMS message at a specified IP address port; and
delivering the SMS message to an SMS proxy module within the gateway GPRS support node for processing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A gateway GPRS support node (GGSN), comprising:
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circuitry coupled to receive data packets from a private data network for delivery to one of a plurality of mobile terminals;
circuitry coupled to receive data packets from the Internet for delivery to one of a plurality of mobile terminals; and
circuitry coupled to receive and process SMS messages from the Internet at a specified port that is for receiving only SMS messages in a data packet format, which SMS messages are for delivery to one of a plurality of mobile terminals. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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15. A method in a gateway device for receiving and processing data packets that are to be transmitted through a plurality of systems for delivery to a mobile terminal, comprising:
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receiving the data packets from a data packet port;
determining if the data packets collectively form an SMS message;
initiating SMS message processing logic if the data packets collectively form an SMS message; and
transmitting the data packets to the mobile terminal by way of the plurality of systems.
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