SMS Tagging via SS7 Protocol for Voting Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
SMS messaging is error-prone due to user reliance on manual entry of messages and numbers, leading to incorrect interactions, especially in applications like voting where users may forget choices during polling time.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an SMS tag within HTML or XML that forces SMS messages to be sent via the SS7 protocol, ensuring correct number usage and enabling automatic responses without manual input, by using an SMS address tag like 'sms://' within hyperlinks, which directs messages to be sent over SS7, allowing for accurate polling and increased revenue through guaranteed protocol usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If users manually enter SMS messages and telephone numbers, then users can interact with automated systems, but user errors occur leading to incorrect interactions
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically generates and sends SMS messages using pre-configured telephone numbers and message templates stored in the database, eliminating the need for users to manually enter this information. The automated system retrieves the appropriate configuration based on the target phone number and sends the message without user intervention, thus preventing user errors while maintaining ease of operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If SMS messages are sent via TCP/IP protocol, then messaging flexibility is provided, but protocol compatibility issues arise with SMS-capable devices
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary configuration layer that maps TCP/IP based messaging requests to the appropriate SS7 protocol messages. The configuration database stores the mapping between logical message routes and the actual SS7 protocol parameters, allowing the system to maintain TCP/IP flexibility while ensuring reliable SS7 protocol delivery for SMS-capable devices.
3Reliability
If SS7 protocol is used for SMS messaging, then reliable delivery to SMS-capable devices is ensured, but implementation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration of all SS7 protocol parameters, telephone numbers, and message templates in a database before actual messaging operations. This pre-configuration approach allows the runtime system to simply retrieve and execute pre-validated message routes, significantly reducing the operational complexity while maintaining reliable SS7 protocol delivery.
4Productivity
If users are charged for premium-rated short messages, then revenue is generated, but user cost concerns increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides feedback to users about the cost implications of premium-rated messages before they are sent. By informing users about the premium nature and cost of certain message routes, the system enables informed decision-making, maintaining revenue generation from necessary premium services while improving user acceptance through transparency.
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AI summary
A system and method for sending text messages and, more particularly, a system and method for forcing SMS capable devices to communicate via SMS using, for example, SS7 protocol. A method includes providing a tag forcing a return text message to be sent via SS7 protocol. In use, the system and method is configured to force the use of SMS messages via the SS7 protocol. The system and method can be implemented over any network, for example, and any existing mobile device and related infrastructure can be modified to take advantage of the benefits and functionality of the system and method of the invention.