IP Message Conversion via SMS for Connectivity Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication technologies face challenges in reliably sending and receiving IP messages due to insufficient data connectivity, particularly when signal quality or strength is poor, leading to interruptions in user experience.
Innovation Solution
Implementing techniques that convert IP messages to SMS messages and vice versa using background processes, allowing SMS messages to be sent automatically when IP message transmission fails, with the communication manager module extracting and formatting content to maintain compatibility and user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If IP messages are sent using standard IP protocols, then message delivery reliability is improved under good network conditions, but message delivery fails under poor signal quality or insufficient data connectivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces SMS as an intermediary communication protocol between the sending and receiving devices. When IP message delivery fails due to poor connectivity, the system automatically converts the IP message content into an SMS message format and sends it through the SMS network, which is more reliable under weak signal conditions. This intermediary approach allows message delivery to succeed even when direct IP communication fails.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes the communication protocol parameter from IP-based messaging to SMS-based messaging based on network conditions. The communication manager module monitors connectivity status and automatically switches between IP and SMS protocols, changing the transmission parameter to adapt to varying signal quality and data availability conditions.
2Reliability
If the system automatically converts IP messages to SMS messages to ensure delivery, then message delivery reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication manager module implements self-service by automatically monitoring network conditions, detecting delivery failures, converting messages between IP and SMS formats, and retrying transmission without user intervention. The system serves itself by managing the complexity of multiple protocol handling, format conversion, and automatic retry logic internally, while presenting a simple unified messaging interface to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges IP messaging and SMS messaging functionalities into a single unified communication system. The communication manager module combines both protocol handlers, message converters, and routing logic into one integrated component, reducing overall system complexity by consolidating what would otherwise be separate independent systems into a single coordinated unit.
3Adaptability or versatility
If message conversion between IP and SMS formats is implemented, then adaptability to different network conditions is improved, but processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-converting IP messages to SMS format and storing them in a ready state before actual transmission is needed. When network conditions deteriorate or delivery fails, the pre-converted SMS version is immediately available for sending, eliminating the need for real-time conversion during failure scenarios and reducing overall message delivery time.
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AI summary
Techniques for internet protocol (IP) messages via short message service (SMS) are described and may be implemented via a wireless device to enable messages originated via an IP technique (e.g., an IP application) to be converted to SMS messages when a condition occurs that prevents sending and/or receiving an IP message.