SMS Forwarding to Network Devices via Server Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing SMS message delivery methods often fail to ensure timely notification to recipients, as messages may go unnoticed if the recipient's mobile phone is turned off or not immediately accessible, and current forwarding solutions require the recipient to actively check an email or mobile device.
Innovation Solution
A network-based system and method that allows an SMS message to be forwarded to any network-connected terminal device by a server, which determines if the message should be forwarded to a device other than the recipient's mobile phone, using recipient information to acquire necessary device information and adapt protocols as needed, ensuring delivery to devices like IP-TV or other display devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If SMS message is sent to recipient's mobile phone, then message delivery is achieved, but message may not be viewed timely if phone is turned off or not accessible
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an email server as an intermediary between the SMS system and the recipient. When a mobile phone is unavailable, the message is automatically forwarded to the recipient's email address, ensuring the message is delivered through an alternative channel without requiring the recipient to actively check their phone.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring alternative delivery destinations (email addresses) for recipients. When the primary delivery method fails, the system automatically activates the pre-prepared alternative path, eliminating the need for real-time decision-making about message delivery.
2Reliability
If SMS message forwarding to email is implemented, then message can be received on PC, but recipient must actively check email to view message
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically monitoring email servers for forwarded SMS messages and pushing them to the recipient's display device. The recipient does not need to actively check their email; the system automatically retrieves and displays the message, making the process transparent and convenient for the user.
3Adaptability or versatility
If message forwarding function is set on mobile phone, then forwarding can be performed, but no forwarding occurs if mobile phone is not turned on
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the forwarding function from the mobile phone to the SMS center, introducing the SMS center as an intermediary that handles forwarding independently of the recipient's phone status. This allows forwarding to occur even when the recipient's phone is off, as the SMS center can autonomously redirect messages to alternative destinations.
4Reliability
If SMS message is delivered to mobile phone, then message is available on phone, but sender is not informed of successful delivery
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by automatically notifying the sender when an SMS message is successfully forwarded to the recipient's email. This closed-loop communication ensures the sender receives confirmation of delivery status, eliminating uncertainty about whether the message reached its intended destination.
Data Source
AI summary
In forwarding a Short Messaging Service (SMS) message, a server receives the SMS message addressed to a mobile device of an intended recipient. The server sends the received SMS message to the intended recipient's mobile device. The server also determines whether or not the received SMS message is to be forwarded to a network connected terminal device other than the recipient's mobile device. If so, the server sends a copy of the SMS message toward the other network connected terminal device through a network, if necessary, changing the protocol to enable the other network connected terminal device to display the SMS message. The server may send the SMS message through the network directly to the other network or through an intermediary that determines the other network connected terminal device and subsequently sends the SMS message to the other network connected terminal device.