GB2422936A - A method for establishing a mobile internet data session - Google Patents

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GB2422936A
GB2422936A GB0502409A GB0502409A GB2422936A GB 2422936 A GB2422936 A GB 2422936A GB 0502409 A GB0502409 A GB 0502409A GB 0502409 A GB0502409 A GB 0502409A GB 2422936 A GB2422936 A GB 2422936A
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Abstract

In a method for establishing a mobile internet data session between a remote data reporting device and a data collection device. The remote data reporting device is provided with an identifier of the data collection device. When the remote data reporting device receives a message containing the identifier it initiates a mobile internet data session with the data collection device. This method can be applied to automatic meter reading systems or enviromental/weather monitoring systems.

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Method for Establishing a Mobile Internet Data Session The current
invention relates to a method for establishing a mobile internet data session. The invention also relates to polling of a remote data reporting device for the collection of data by a central data collection device.
In known automatic data collection systems a data collection device at a central location polls a remote device to obtain data from that location. The remote device might be connected, for example, to an electric power meter, in the case of automated meter reading system, or to a weather or environmental data monitoring station.
Typically, the collection device and remote device are both connected to a physical communication network such as a copper wire Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or other copper or fibre optic public or private communications network. Each remote device must have a modem or other interface device hardwired to the network.
If the remote device is not close to a network connection point this can increase installation costs considerably, especially if the remote device in outside of an urban area or in a geographically remote location.
In recent years the popularity of mobile telephone communications has increased dramatically. This has resulted in mobile communications providers spending significant amounts to increase there network infrastructure it is safe to say that in most developed countries mobile communications coverage is now more extensive than traditional hardwired copper or fiberoptic networks. In Europe and Asia the most dominant mobile communications system is the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) which allows mobile devices to connect to the internet using the General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) or third-generation (3G) standards for wireless communications. There is now the ability to connect the remote device to a mobile network using a GSM GPRS or 3G modem so that a data report can be sent almost anywhere using a TCP/IP internet link.
However, a major disadvantage still exists limiting the use of mobile data sessions between a data reporting device and a ceritralised data collection device. The GSM GPRS/3G standards do not provide a port for other devices to establish a TCP/IP link with a mobile device. Thus, to establish a TCP/IP link with the central data collection device the remote devices must initiate a service request and attach to a port of the data collection device. This means that it is not possible for the data collection device to poll the remote device and so mobile communications have hitherto only been suitable for data collection systems requiring regular reports initiated from the remote end. This does not suit all remote monitoring applications.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for establishing a mobile internet data session between a remote data reporting device and a data collection device which overcomes or ameliorates the above disadvantage of at least provides the public with a useful alternative.
According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a method for establishing a mobile internet data session between a remote data reporting device and a data collection device comprising, providing with the remote data reporting device an identifier of a data collection device, receiving at the remote data reporting device a message containing the identifier and in response to said message the remote data reporting device initiating a mobile internet data session with the data collection device.
Preferably, the remote data reporting device includes a Global System for Mobile Communications modem and a data collection and reporting controller.
Preferably, the data collection device includes a data collection computer connected to the internet and a telephony device for sending the message to the remote data reporting device.
Preferably, the message is a telephone call originating from a telephony device associated with the data collection device, and the identifier is a telephone number of the telephony device.
Preferably, the message is a text message originating from a telephony device associated with the data collection device, and the identifier is a telephone number of the telephony device.
Preferably, the message is a text message sent to the remote data reporting device.
Preferably, the identifier is contained in the text message.
According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided a method for communicating a data message in a mobile internet data session between a remote data reporting device and a data collection device in which the remote data reporting device initiates the mobile internet data session, including providing with the data reporting device an identifier of a data collection device, sending from the data collection device to the remote data reporting device a message containing the identifier and in response to the message the remote data reporting device initiating a mobile Internet data session with the data collection device for communicating the data message.
Further aspects of the invention will become apparent from
the following drawings and description.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a general schematic illustration of a system for implementing the method of the invention, Figure 2 Illustrates a first example of a system using the method, and Figure 3 illustrates a second example of a system using the method.
In this specification the term mobile Internet data session includes, but is not limited to, a session for sending and receiving data over the Internet using the General Packet Radio Service GPRS or third-generation (3G) standards for wireless internet communications Referring to Figure 1, in a method for establishing a mobile internet data session between a remote data reporting device 1 and a data collection device 2 the remote data reporting device 1 initiates the mobile internet data session in response to a telephone call from the data collection device 2.
The data collection device 2 includes a data collection computer connected to the internet 4 and a telephony device 5 for making the telephone call (dashed line 6) to the remote data reporting device 1. The telephone call 6 is a standard call to a mobile device via a mobile telephone service provider 3.
The remote data reporting device 1 includes a Global System for Mobile Communications modem 7 for connecting to the mobile telephone service provider 3 network. The Mobile Communications modem 7 is connected to a data collection and reporting controller 8. The controller 8 is provided with the telephone number of the telephony device 5.
When the remote data reporting device 1 receives the call from the telephony device 5 it obtains the caller line identity number from the mobile service provider 3 and then terminates the call. If the caller line identity number matches the telephone number of the telephony device 5 stored in the controller 8 the remote data reporting device 1 initiates a TCP/Ip internet data session (solid line 9) with the data collection device 2 using the General Packet Radio Service GPRS or third- generation (3G) standards for wireless communications, Alternatively to a telephone call, the telephony device of the data collection device could send a text message via GSM-SMS or the like. If caller line identity service is not available in the PSTN or mobile network then the identifier can be included in the text of the text message.
The following examples illustrate systems for implementing the method of the invention.
The first example comprises a pair of GPRS modems 10, 11 that replace typical RS232/RS485 modems used in a fixed line data reporting system without modification to the existing communication protocol. The mobile communication data connection is completely transparent to the existing data collection device and the remote data reporting device.
Refer to Figure 2, when the data collection device 12 sends a dial command. The A-end GPRS modem 10 accepts the command like a normal dial-up modem and dials the number of the B- end GPRS modem 11. The supervisory signal of "RING" and the caller line identity (CLI) are generated by the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) 13 and sent via the GSM network 14 to the B-end GPRS modem 11. The GSM network 14 also generates a supervisory signal of "RING" to the A-end GPRS modem 10. After obtaining the caller line identity the B-end GPRS modem ii terminates the circuit call by sending a hang-up supervisory signal to the GSM network 14.
If the CLI matches the stored CLI the B-end GPRS modem 11 connects to a specified port of IP address, say 01.01.01.22, assigned to the A-end GPRS modem 10 using GPRS and TCP/Ip protocols as required. The A-end GPRS modem 10 senses the connection and puts a carrier detect signal to the data collection device 12 which is the same as the connection successful signal with old dial-up modem. The remote data reporting device 15 issues data in the same way as with a direct connection to the data collection device 12. The B- end GPRS modem 10 accepts the data and puts it in TCP/Ip packets and sends the packets over the Internet 17. The A- end GPRS modem 10 accepts the packets from the Internet and stripes the data from the packets and sends it through the RS232/RS485 interface to the data collection device 12.
The second example is a hybrid configuration in which the data generation end RS232/RS485 modems are replaced with a direct Internet connection.
Referring to Figure 3, the data collection device 12 would send the dial command to a dialler 16 to dial up the remote data reporting device 15. The dialler dials the number of the B-end GPRS modem 11. The supervisory signal of "RING" and the CLi is generated by the PSTN network 13 and sent via the GSM network 14 to the B-end GPRS modem 11. The GSM network 14 also generates a supervisory signal of "RING" to the dialler 16. After obtaining the caller line identity of the dialler 16 the B-end GPRS modem 11 terminates the circuit call by sending a hang-up supervisory signal to the GSM network 14. If the CLI matches the stored CLI the B-end GPRS modem 11 connects Itself to a port of IP address, say 01.01.01.23, assigned to the data collection device 12 using GPRS and TCP/Ip protocols as required. The data collection device 12 senses the connection. The remote data reporting device 15 issues data In the same way as with a direct connection to the data collection device 12.
The B-end GPRS modem 10 accepts the data and puts it in TCP/Ip packets and sends the packets over the Internet 17.
The data collection device 12 accepts the packets directly from the Internet.
The current invention provides a means for a central data collection unit to poll a remote data reporting device connected to a mobile communications network using GSM GPRS/3G standards for wireless internet communications.
Where in the foregoing description reference has been made to integers or elements having known equivalents then such are included as if individually set forth herein.
Embodiments of the invention have been described, however it is understood that variations, improvement or modifications can take place without departure from the spirit of the invention or scope of the appended claims.

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  1. CLAIMS: 1. A method for establishing a mobile Internet data session
    between a remote data reporting device and a data collection device comprising, providing with the remote data reporting device an identifier of a data collection device, receiving at the remote data reporting device a message containing the identifier and in response to said message the remote data reporting device initiating a mobile internet data session with the data collection device.
  2. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the remote data reporting device includes a Global System for Mobile Communications modem and a data collection and reporting controller.
  3. 3. The method of claims 1 or 2 wherein the data collection device includes a data collection computer connected to the internet and a telephony device for sending the message to the remote data reporting device.
  4. 4. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the message is a telephone call originating from a telephony device associated with the data collection device, and the identifier is a telephone number of the telephony device.
  5. 5. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the message is a text message originating from a telephony device associated with the data collection device, and the identifier is a telephone number of the telephony device.
  6. 6. The method of any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the message is a text message sent to the remote data reporting device.
  7. 7. The method of claim 6 wherein the identifier is contained in the text message.
  8. 8. A method for communicating a data message in a mobile internet data session between a remote data reporting device and a data collection device in which the remote data reporting device initiates the mobile internet data session, including providing with the data reporting device an identifier of a data collection device, sending from the data collection device to the remote data reporting device a message containing the identifier and in response to the message the remote data reporting device initiating a mobile internet data session with the data collection device for communicating the data message.
  9. 9. A method for communicating a data message as herein described with reference to any one of the Figures.
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