Multiplex communications – Communication over free space – Combining or distributing information via time channels
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Kizou, Hassan (Department: 2662)
Multiplex communications
Communication over free space
Combining or distributing information via time channels
C370S352000, C455S466000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07079524
ABSTRACT:
A signaling message processing and routing node intercepts and routes signaling system 7 (SS7)-based signaling messages received from the base station controller (BSC) component of a base station system (BSS) via an A-interface link interface. The A-interface normally connects a BSC node to a mobile switching center (MSC) node. Upon determining that a signaling message received from a BSC node via an A-interface link is an SMS-related message, the SMS message is routed towards the appropriate destination without involving the MSC node connected to the BSC. The SMS message may be encapsulated within an Internet protocol (IP)-based transport adapter layer interface (TALI) protocol packet and transmitted into an IP network. As a result, MSC resources are conserved.
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Bantukul Apirux
Marsico Peter J.
Ravishankar Venkataramaiah
Cho Hong Sol
Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt, P.A.
Kizou Hassan
Tekelec
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