Multimedia Message Portal Server for Mobile Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) technologies face challenges in universal mobile device support and network interoperability, making them slow to become ubiquitous, while Voice SMS lacks features for message storage, billing, and added value services like targeted advertising.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a portal server, SMS server, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) server, media server, and billing server that receives, processes, and notifies multimedia messages, converts formats as needed, and provides storage and billing solutions, along with integrated SMS alerts and advertising capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If MMS is implemented to enable multimedia messaging, then multimedia message transmission capability is improved, but device complexity and interoperability issues worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portal server as an intermediary between the mobile device and the multimedia messaging system. The portal server receives multimedia messages, processes them, and converts them into SMS format for transmission to the mobile device. This mediator approach eliminates the need for complex MMS configuration on mobile devices while enabling multimedia messaging capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If MMS is implemented to provide multimedia messaging, then message transmission capability is improved, but network interoperability worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The portal server acts as a universal intermediary that handles different multimedia message formats and converts them into standard SMS format. This ensures reliable interoperability across different networks and devices, as SMS is a universally supported protocol without requiring complex network configurations or device-specific settings.
3Ease of operation
If Voice SMS is used to avoid device configuration issues, then ease of operation is improved, but functionality and services worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal messaging system where the portal server can handle multiple message types (Voice SMS, Video SMS, etc.) and convert them into appropriate formats for the mobile device. This multi-functional approach maintains ease of operation through SMS-based communication while enabling advanced features like message storage, billing, and targeted advertising through the integrated server platform.
4Reliability
If multimedia messages are stored for later access, then message availability is improved, but system complexity and cost management worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The portal server serves as a centralized intermediary that stores multimedia messages and manages access to them. By consolidating storage and access control in the server rather than requiring complex client-side implementations, the system achieves reliable message availability while keeping device complexity manageable. The server handles billing and access control as part of its intermediary function.
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AI summary
A system for providing multimedia messages to a mobile device and a method thereof. The system includes a portal server, such as an integrated web portal server, structured to receive and direct processing of a multimedia message. The system may also include a Short Message System (SMS) server acting as an interface between the portal server and the mobile device. The SMS server may forward an SMS message to the mobile device indicating that the multimedia message has been received for the mobile device. Other features of the system may include an Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) server for converting the multimedia message to a text message, a media server to store the multimedia message for retrieval by the mobile device, and a billing server structured to determine an amount to bill for processing of the multimedia message.