WO2014023844A1 - Système et procédé de traitement de message - Google Patents

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WO2014023844A1
WO2014023844A1 PCT/EP2013/066807 EP2013066807W WO2014023844A1 WO 2014023844 A1 WO2014023844 A1 WO 2014023844A1 EP 2013066807 W EP2013066807 W EP 2013066807W WO 2014023844 A1 WO2014023844 A1 WO 2014023844A1
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Joseph Cunningham
Gary O'driscoll
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04W—WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
    • H04W4/00—Services specially adapted for wireless communication networks; Facilities therefor
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  • the invention relates to processing of messages, particularly for user devices such as smartphones.
  • IP-based messaging service that an operator uses to offer an evolved messaging service must offer a comparable reliability to SMS and MMS in that messages must be reliably stored by the network and delivered to the correct destination as soon as possible.
  • US2013/0036190 (IBM) describes a method for delivering data to a mobile device client application using SIP (Session Initiation Protocol).
  • SIP Session Initiation Protocol
  • WO2010/068505 (T-Mobile) describes a message routing system that enables charging for messages that are formatted in a mobile phone messaging standard and routed between software applications.
  • the invention is directed towards providing a system and method of processing messages with more versatility.
  • a message processing system comprising at least one network component adapted to interface with mobile network elements and with software clients executing on user devices;
  • the network component is adapted to intercept SMS messages in-flight within a mobile network
  • the network component is adapted to receive messages which are routed to the network component by said software clients, and
  • the network component is adapted to send messages which have been intercepted or which have been received from said clients for delivery to either devices with said clients or without said clients, and to use a data service for message delivery if the recipient device is capable of receiving the message in that manner
  • the system comprises said software clients and the software clients are configured to send said messages over IP.
  • the he network components may include an intercept server adapted to intercept messages, a delivery server adapted to deliver said messages, and a messaging server adapted to receive said messages from said clients.
  • the network component is adapted to default to delivery using a data service provided by the mobile network in which the system resides. In one embodiment, the network component is adapted to perform delivery using a data service provided by a data network which is independent of the network in which the system resides. In another embodiment, the network component is adapted to perform said delivery to cater for a case in which messages are sent and received by clients connected over Wi-Fi or another network that is independent of the mobile network in which the network component resides.
  • the network component is adapted to cause delivery of a message to a device over SMS or equivalent service, regardless of the data capability of the device and even if the message is sent on a data service.
  • the network component is adapted to intercept messages before a mobile network message service centre such as an SMSC.
  • the network component is adapted to route intercepted messages to a mobile network service centre such as an SMSC for onward delivery.
  • the network component is adapted to intercept messages upon attempted delivery by a mobile network message service centre such as an SMSC. In one embodiment, the network component is adapted to allow message delivery by the message service centre to proceed if the recipient device is not programmed with the software client.
  • the network component is adapted to receive re-directed routing queries such as SRI-SM messages.
  • the network component is adapted to receive a hand-off from a foreign network.
  • the network component is adapted to intercept a routing query such as an SRI-SM.
  • the network component is adapted to use mobility management and legacy transport mechanisms available in the mobile network, and to couple them with mobility management facilities from other sources.
  • the network component is adapted to use subscriber preferences to ensure that the message is delivered.
  • the network component is adapted to use subscriber preferences to copy messages and to deliver them over multiple channels.
  • the network component is adapted to cause a user to start a data session by sending an SMS with a link to an internet service.
  • the network component is adapted to apply special handling operations to messages when a user is roaming.
  • the network component comprises an intercept server arranged to perform said message interception in the mobile network, a message delivery server arranged to deliver messages to a device without IP messaging capability, and an IP messaging server arranged to perform delivery of IP messages to devices with IP capability.
  • the invention provides a method of operation of a message processing system comprising at least one network component adapted to interface with mobile network elements and software clients executing on user devices;
  • the network component intercepting SMS messages in-flight within a mobile network
  • the software clients routing messages to the network component, the network component receiving said messages from said software clients, the network component sending messages which have been intercepted or which have been received from said clients for delivery to either devices with said clients or without said clients, and using a data service for message delivery if the recipient device is capable of receiving the message in that manner
  • the software clients send said messages over IP.
  • the system defaults to delivery using a data service provided by the mobile network in which the system resides.
  • the system performs delivery using a data service provided by data network independent of the network in which the system resides.
  • said delivery is performed to cater for a case in which messages are sent and received by clients connected over Wi-Fi or other network that is independent of the mobile network.
  • the system causes delivery of a message to a device over SMS or equivalent service, regardless of the data capability of the device and even if the message is sent on a data service.
  • the system intercepts messages before a mobile network message service centre such as an SMSC.
  • the system routes intercepted messages to a mobile network service centre such as an SMSC for onward delivery.
  • the system intercepts messages upon attempted delivery by a mobile network message service centre such as an SMSC.
  • the system allows message delivery by the message service centre to proceed if the recipient device is not programmed with the software client.
  • the system receives re-directed routing queries such as SRI-SM messages.
  • the system receives a hand-off from a foreign network.
  • the system intercepts a routing query such as an SRI-SM.
  • the system uses mobility management and legacy transport mechanisms available in the mobile network, and couples them with mobility management facilities from other sources. In one embodiment, the system uses subscriber preferences to ensure that the message is delivered.
  • the system uses subscriber preferences to copy messages and to deliver them over multiple channels.
  • the system causes a user to start a data session by sending an SMS with a link to an internet service.
  • the system is adapted to apply special handling operations to messages when a user is roaming.
  • the invention provides a computer readable medium comprising software code adapted to be executed by a digital processor to implement the steps of a method as defined above in any embodiment.
  • Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a messaging system of the invention
  • Figs. 2 to 9 are high level flow diagrams for various messaging scenarios, in which: Fig. 2 shows an intercept server intercepting a message from a legacy handset, routing on to a messaging server, and from there to a smartphone, Fig. 3 shows routing by a messaging server and a delivery server to from a smartphone to a legacy device,
  • Fig. 4 shows routing to a smartphone client via a Wi-Fi network
  • Fig. 5 shows initial routing via a Wi-Fi newwork and then via a messaging server and a delivery server to a legacy device
  • Fig. 6 shows routing of a message sent by a legacy device to a non-SIM device, the messaging being performed by the intercept server and the messaging server
  • Fig. 7 shows routing in the opposite direction with use of the messaging and delivery servers
  • Fig. 8 shows delivery from and to legacy devices with use of the intercept server and MNO messaging systems
  • Fig. 9 shows direct routing of a message from a smartphone device to another smartphone device by the messaging server
  • Figs. 10 to 21 are "ladder" message sequence diagrams for, respectively, Cases 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, and 6.2, which are cross-referenced below to Figs. 2 to 9; and
  • Figs. 22 and 23 are logic flow diagrams for operation of the system to perform the above various message processing flows. Description of the Embodiments
  • a messaging system 1 comprises a messaging intercept server 2 which interconnects to a mobile network using protocols defined by 3 GPP technical specifications, a message delivery server 3 which interconnects to the mobile network using protocols defined by 3GPP technical specifications, and a messaging server 4 which uses customised interfaces to interoperate with the message intercept server 2, the message delivery server 3, and to deliver messages directly to smartphone clients 11 using IP based protocols.
  • Each component 2, 3, and 4 may comprise one or more hardware systems logically linked together or may be combined in a single hardware unit.
  • the network component(s) of the system are distributed as three logically separate servers 2, 3, and 4. However, they may be integrated into one logical entity, and may be hosted on one or multiple hardware platforms.
  • the main interfaces of the system 1 are:
  • intercept server 2 to SMSC 6;
  • the interfaces between the intercept server 2 and the delivery server 3 to the HLR 5, the SMSC 6 and the MSC/VLR 7 are based on protocols specified in 3GPP TS 29.002 specification and the 3GPP TS 23.040 specification.
  • the interfaces between the messaging server 4 and the data network 8 are based on IP (IPv4, or IPv6).
  • the system 1 communicates directly or indirectly with "legacy" user devices 10 and with smartphones 11. Communication may be additionally through a private data network such as Wi- Fi networks 40, and communication may additionally be with non-SIM devices 50.
  • SMS Short Message Service
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communications
  • the system of the invention includes the servers 2, 3, and 4 and also smartphone client software on the devices 11.
  • an advantageous step is that the message processing system of the invention separates the transmission of the message from the originating mobile device to the system on the one hand and, on the other, the onward transmission of the message to the terminating device. Accordingly, different (and previously incompatible) transmission networks can be utilised in order to give the different levels of service to users depending on the capabilities that they have available at any given point in time.
  • messages which are sent over SMD are delivered to terminating devices over an IP connection and rendered inside a smartphone application.
  • the smartphone application can send messages over an IP connection, which are ultimately delivered to terminating devices as SMS messages.
  • the smartphone application may be installed specifically for interfacing with the messaging processing system servers, or it may be a third party application which has a configuration setting to send messages to the server.
  • the device that is using SMS capabilities has no knowledge of the protocols or methods used on the other side of the communication.
  • Fig. 2 Message from legacy handset 10 sent via SMS, intercepted by system 1 and delivered to smartphone application 11 over mobile data network.
  • Fig. 3 Message from smartphone client 11 sent over mobile data network, to messaging service 4 and delivered to legacy handset over SMS.
  • Fig. 4 Message from legacy handset 10 sent via SMS, intercepted by server 2 and delivered to smartphone client 11 over private IP network.
  • Fig. 5 Message from smartphone client 11 sent over private IP network 40, to messaging service 4 and delivered to legacy handset 10 over SMS.
  • Fig. 6 Message from legacy handset 10 sent via SMS, intercepted by server 2 and delivered to non-SIM device 50 over private IP network 40. Corresponds to ladder diagram cases 1.1 , 2.1 , 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, and 6.1 depending on specific circumstances and configurations.
  • Fig. 7 Message from non-SIM device 50 sent via private IP network 40, to message service 4 and delivered by delivery server 3 over SMS.
  • Fig. 8 Message from legacy handset 10 sent via SMS, intercepted by server 2 and released back to Network SMSC 6 for delivery over SMS. This is based on determination by the system 1 that destination is not subscribed.
  • Fig. 9 Message from smartphone client 11 sent over mobile data network, to messaging service 4 and delivered to second smartphone client 11 over mobile data network.
  • Figs. 10 to 21 are ladder diagrams labelled Case 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 , 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2 respectively. These are cross-referenced in the above notes.
  • Fig. 22 illustrates the logic flow followed in the case where at the time that a message is to be delivered to a smartphone, there is no logical connection open between the messaging client on the smartphone and the messaging server 4. To achieve this he system uses the mobility management and legacy transport mechanisms available in the network, and couples them with the mobility management facilities of the smartphones. Fig. 22 illustrates how the system incorporates user choices and preferences to overcome problems with availability of a data connection between the service and the destination and to ensure that the message is delivered.
  • the messaging server 4 executes a mobility management algorithm which issues an SRI-SM and determines if the MS is attached (in the HLR of the home network). If so, the server 4 issues an IP alert through the notification service supported by the handset operating system, e.g.
  • the server 4 waits for an SC-alert from the network HLR (issued by the HLR when the mobile device re-attaches to the mobile network) and waits for a timer to elapse before issuing the IP alert. In this case, the timer after the receipt if the SC-ALERT is employed to ensure that the complete attachment process is complete before the IP alert is sent. After issuing the IP alert the server 4 waits for a pre-configured time interval to allow the device to connect using an IP network (e.g. until the device makes an application level conection iver a TCP socket or other similar IP based mechanism). If this pre-configured interval passes without a connection, the server 4 sends a notify SMS with a clickable URL and checks if the SMS is delivered, such delivery being indicated by a delivery receipt being received from the network SMSC.
  • an SC-alert from the network HLR (issued by the HLR when the mobile device re-attaches to the mobile network) and waits for a timer to elapse
  • the server 4 sends a notify SMS with copy instructions to the device (since at this stage, based on the successful delivery of the previous message, the server can infer that the device is capable of receiving SMS messages).
  • the server sets up a copy mode and notifies the user. If not received during a timeout period the server sets up an auto-copy mode and notifies the user.In auto-copy mode, the server 4 sends all messages to the user via legacy channels (SMS & MMS) and also stores messages so that they can be delivered over an IP connection at such time as an IP connection is available.
  • legacy channels SMS & MMS
  • Fig. 23 shows a variation in which the device is roaming.
  • the system 1 achieves the benefit of ensuring fast and effective message delivery for the user by using all of the network intelligence available from the mobile network.
  • the message is delivered over the mobile data network or the Wi-Fi network as appropriate.
  • the smartphone to have a single messaging inbox, as all messages will be received into it irrespective of whether they were sent by a legacy device or another smartphone with a system client program. It also allows the client to send messages in the same manner irrespective of whether the recipient is a client or a legacy device.
  • the messaging system allows a staged evolution from current SS7- based messaging systems to IP based messaging systems without disruption to users. It allows operators to plan for end-of-life of SMS infrastructure (SMSCs etc.) in a controlled and managed manner. It further allows them to cost effectively deploy rich messaging services based on commodity hardware that can be deployed and scaled in a cloud, with no impact on their existing data centre infrastructure and costs.
  • SMS infrastructure SMS infrastructure

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L'invention concerne un serveur d'interception (3), un serveur de distribution (3) et un serveur de messagerie (4) qui communiquent les un avec les autres et avec des éléments de réseau, tels que HLR et HSS, pour parvenir à un routage versatile de messages selon les capacités des dispositifs d'utilisateur, dont certains ont des clients logiciels. Le système (1) intercepte (2) des messages à la volée, reçoit (4) des messages à partir des clients de dispositif (11), et envoie (3) des messages à distribuer à des dispositifs avec clients ou sans clients. Le système utilise un service de données (8) pour une distribution de message par l'intermédiaire d'une application de service de données si le dispositif destinataire est apte à recevoir le message de cette manière. Le système ne parvient pas à la distribution en utilisant un service de données fourni par le réseau mobile dans lequel le système réside. Egalement, le système peut réaliser une distribution à l'aide d'un service de données fourni par un réseau de données indépendant du réseau dans lequel le système réside.
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