Transmission of a short message in evolved packet system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8768389
APP PUB NO 20120135761A1
SERIAL NO

13387774

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A core network is provided for transmission of short messages in an Evolved Packet System (EPS) mobile communication network. The core network provides SMS over SGs functionality and includes: a Mobility Management Entity (MME); a Short Message Service Center (SMSC); and a unit providing an Interworking, Function (IWF) for handling of short messages; wherein the MME and the SMSC are in direct communication via the IWF with respect to communication of a short message with respect to a User Equipment (UE) having a data connection to the EPS mobile communication network.

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  • DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jacobsohn, Dieter Bonn, DE 14 115
Nenner, Karl Heinz Bornheim, DE 8 96

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