Multimedia Message Service Gateway for MMSC Load Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing multimedia message systems face challenges in efficiently managing the separation between access and transmission services, leading to increased workload on the Multimedia Message Service Center (MMSC) and potential security risks.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a Multimedia Message Service Gateway (MMSG) that authenticates terminals and services, separates access from transmission, and connects with multiple MMSCs, enabling secure and efficient multimedia message delivery by routing messages through a centralized authentication and billing system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the MMSC handles both access authentication and message transmission, then the system structure is simple, but the workload on the MMSC increases and security risks arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the MMSC functionality into two separate components: the MMSG (Multimedia Message Service Gateway) handles access authentication and service management, while the MMSC (Multimedia Message Service Center) focuses on message transmission and routing. This separation reduces the workload on the MMSC and improves system security by dedicating specific functions to specialized components.
2Device complexity
If the MMSC handles both access authentication and message transmission, then the system structure is simple, but security risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the MMSC functionality into two separate components: the MMSG (Multimedia Message Service Gateway) handles access authentication and service management, while the MMSC (Multimedia Message Service Center) focuses on message transmission and routing. This separation reduces the workload on the MMSC and improves system security by dedicating specific functions to specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The MMSG acts as an intermediary component between the terminal and the MMSC. It performs authentication and service verification before allowing message transmission, thereby protecting the core MMSC from unauthorized access and security threats while maintaining a relatively simple overall system structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple MMSCs are connected without a gateway, then the system is highly distributed, but access management becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The MMSG is designed as a universal gateway that can manage access to multiple different MMSCs through standardized interfaces and protocols. It provides centralized authentication and service management capabilities that work across all connected MMSCs, enabling the system to maintain high distribution while simplifying access management through a single point of control.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a multimedia message system, which includes: a terminal; a Multimedia Message Service Center (MMSC), which serves to receive, store and send multimedia messages; and a Multimedia Message Service Gateway (MMSG) connecting with at least one MMSC and the terminal belonging to the MMSG respectively, which serves to authenticate the terminal and a user in the multimedia message and a provided service, and to send the multimedia messages from the terminal or the MMSC. And the present invention provides three methods for sending multimedia messages. The system and methods provided by the present invention can lower the load of the MMSC and enhance the security of the MMSC.