System and method of creating and providing SMS http tagging
US8712450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for sending text messages and, more particularly, a system and method for forcing SMS capable devices to communicate via SMS using, for example, SS7 protocol. A method comprises providing a tag forcing a return text message to be sent via SS7 protocol. In use, the system and method is configured to force the use of SMS messages via the SS7 protocol. The system and method can be implemented over any network, for example, and any existing mobile device and related infrastructure can be modified to take advantage of the benefits and functionality of the system and method of the invention.
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