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Transmission of a short message in evolved packet system

US8768389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG · DE

Inventors

Karl-Heinz Nenner · Bornheim, DE
Dieter Jacobsohn · Bonn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2010
Grant date	Jul 1, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 5, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W88/184
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A core network is provided for transmission of short messages in an Evolved Packet System (EPS) mobile communication network. The core network provides SMS over SGs functionality and includes: a Mobility Management Entity (MME); a Short Message Service Center (SMSC); and a unit providing an Interworking, Function (IWF) for handling of short messages; wherein the MME and the SMSC are in direct communication via the IWF with respect to communication of a short message with respect to a User Equipment (UE) having a data connection to the EPS mobile communication network.

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