Systems And Methods For Messaging Using A Broadband Connection

Abstract

Systems and methods for sending and receiving text, or data, messages between wireless communication devices and wireline-messaging devices utilize a broadband connection to the wireline premises as the signaling channel. A message application server sends messages directly to wireline-messaging devices through a digital network, such as the Internet. Such systems and methods include wireline-messaging devices integrated with premises telephones connected to a PSTN, in which the telephones are adapted with thin client software to send and receive data messages.

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NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION[0001]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document and its attachments contain material, which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyrights whatsoever.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to the field of telecommunications. More particularly, the present invention relates to systems and methods for sending and receiving data messages between wireless and wireline communication devices using a broadband connection as a signaling channel.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Conventional text messaging systems use narrow-band signaling techniques similar to call-number delivery currently in use in the public switched telephone network (PSTN). In such systems, narrow-band exclusion is used as the si...

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Benefits of technology

[0018]Still another advantage of the present invention is that because broadband connections are “always on,” delivery of data messages is quick. Data message delivery is also reliable in the present invention because messages can be stored and / or delivered even when the premises telephone is in use.

[0019]Another advantage is that the present invention provides for transmission of large communications files, such as for video and multi-media, by using broad bandwidth communication channels. Another advantage is that the present invention utilizes existing premises telephones and other communications devices, which can be modified with thin client software, to send and receive data messages.

[0020]Still another advantage is that the methods and systems of the present invention provide an efficient mechanism for providing detailed product, service, and promotional information to consumers. The methods and systems of the present invention benefit advertisers, wireless service providers, and current and potential customers by providing a means for supplying targeted information to consumers.

[0021]As will be realized by those of skill in the art, many different embodiments of systems and methods for messaging between wireless and wireline devices using a broadband connection according to the present invention are possible. Additional uses, objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention are set forth in the detailed description that follows and will become more apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following or by practice of the invention.

Problems solved by technology

One disadvantage of such systems is that modifications must be made to narrow-band analog communication channels to provide the exclusions necessary to simultaneously transmit digital data messages.

Another disadvantage is that narrow-band transmissions can accommodate only limited data-file sizes and transmission speeds.

In addition, when text messages are transmitted to the home over narrow-band frequencies, a user must either leave a personal computer (PC) on all of the time or experience the inconvenience of having to boot up a PC to check messages.

Another disadvantage of using narrow-band connections for data messaging is that a connection must be made with a user's internet service provider (ISP) through a dial-up service in order to check messages.

Often, when there is only one telephone line to a home, a home telephone is in use and one is unable to connect to the ISP for Internet connection.

Given such limitations to text messaging to wireline-messaging devices in the home, an opportunity for exchange of consumer information is lost.

Advertisers are unable to quickly and reliably transmit advertising information to potential customers in their homes.

Consumers are unable to quickly request and receive product information, sales notifications, and other marketing information in the convenience of their homes through direct data communications using existing telecommunications equipment.

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