Architecture for defining group messaging

Abstract

A grouping agent may include processing circuitry configured to receive a device identifier of a communication device associated with a transportation asset, define a communication group including thecommunication device and one or more other communication devices also associated with the transportation asset, and enable communication of a message to the communication group on the transportationasset.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to US Application No. 62 / 561,390, filed September 21, 2017, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. technical field [0003] Example embodiments relate generally to wireless communications, and more specifically to methods for enabling group messaging by wireless network operators (e.g., air-to-ground (ATG) network operators) and their partners on an individual transportation asset basis. messaging) technology. Background technique [0004] High-speed data communications and the devices that support them are ubiquitous in modern society. These devices enable many users to maintain a nearly continuous connection to the Internet and other communication networks. While these high-speed data connections can be obtained through phone lines, cable modems, or other devices with physical wired connections, wireless connections have revolutionized o...

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[0005] However, while the habit of maintaining a continuous connection to the network while on the ground is familiar, it is generally understood that easy and / or cheap connectivity tends to cease once aboard the aircraft

Aviation platforms have not yet become easy and cheap to connect to communications networks, at least for passengers on board

Attempts to maintain an over-the-air connection are often expensive and have bandwidth limitations or high latency issues

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