Distribution device for optimized distribution of short messages to an ip-compatible terminal
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Abstract
Short messages (SMS) or short messages containing images (MMS) are sent in a reliable, cost-optimized, and time-optimized manner to an IP-compatible terminal, e.g. a set-top box that is connected to a telecommunication network by expanding the functions of the distribution center for SMS/MMS messages and a registration entity for IP connections.
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21 Claims
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6. A distribution device for distributing short messages to an IP-compatible terminal, comprising:
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a receiving apparatus, which receives a short message to be sent to a subscriber;
an interrogation device in communication with the receiving apparatus which, after the arrival of the short message for the subscriber, asks a registration device for the status of the subscriber whether the subscriber is online; and
a control device, which evaluates the interrogation result and forwards the short message to the subscriber or buffers the message for sending at a later time, depending on the status of the subscriber from interrogation device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A registration device which registers the status of a subscriber in a network, connected to a distribution device, comprising:
an interface connected to the distribution device for distribution of a short message to an IP-compatible terminal, wherein the interface responds to the request of the distribution device for the status of the network access of the subscriber. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A system for ensuring that short messages are not lost in a communication system and allowing the receiving or a short text message to a subscriber comprising:
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a registration device that registers whether the subscriber is on-line via a set top box; and
a distribution center that communicates with the registration device when a message is being received for the subscriber to determine if the subscriber is on-line and if the subscriber is on-line then the message is send to the subscriber through an IP network. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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