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Data messaging in a communications network using a feature request
Assignee: IRON OAKS TECHNOLOGIES LLC
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Filing: 1995-12-15
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Granted: 1998-06-23
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Expires: 2015-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A messaging unit (16) equipped with a cellular transceiver (38) is attached to a mobile item (12) located within a communications network (10). The messaging unit (16) issues a feature request having data digits that represent information on the mobile item (12). The cellular transceiver (38) transmits the feature request using the network (10). The feature request is received at an MTSO (20) and then routed to a platform (24), a clearinghouse (22), or the platform (24) through the clearinghouse (22). The data digits are translated into information on the mobile item (12) and stored at the platform (24) or the clearinghouse (22) for access by a host (26).
Inventors
- 👤 William C. Kennedy, III
- 👤 Kenneth R. Westerlage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:37
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04W; H04W4/00; H04W4/12; G; G01; G01D; G01D4/00; G01D4/002; G01D4/004; G07; G07C; G07C5/00; G07C5/008; G08; G08G; G08G1/00; G08G1/20; H04B; H04B7/00; H04B7/14; H04B7/15; H04B7/185; H04B7/1853; H04B7/18558; H04W12/00; H04W12/12; H04W4/02; H04W4/029; H04L; H04L67/00; H04L67/01; H04L67/12; H04W12/08; H04W12/60; H04W12/61; H04W12/63; H04W8/00; H04W8/18; H04W8/183; H04W84/00; H04W84/02; H04W84/04; H04W84/042; Y; Y02; Y02B; Y02B90/00; Y02B90/20; Y04; Y04S; Y04S20/00; Y04S20/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 49
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: obtaining information on the status of a mobile item; generating a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information on the mobile item; communicating the feature request using the cellular telephone network; and receiving the feature request at a platform operating as an end user of the cellular telephone network.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
72 words
A method for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: obtaining information on the status of a mobile item; generating a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information on the mobile item; communicating the feature request using the cellular telephone network; and receiving the feature request at a platform operating as an end user of the cellular telephone network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of obtaining information on a mobile item occurs upon receiving a request to initiate data messaging from the platform.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of obtaining information on a mobile item comprises generating information on the mobile item using a sensor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of communicating the feature request comprises: receiving the feature request at a switch; recognizing the feature request at the switch as a feature request for data messaging; and communicating the feature request from the switch to the platform upon recognition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of communicating the feature request comprises: receiving the feature request at a switch; recognizing the feature request identification code at the switch; and communicating the feature request from the switch to the platform upon recognition of the feature request identification code.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the feature request comprises a cellular transceiver identifier and the step of communicating the feature request comprises: receiving the feature request at a switch; comparing the cellular transceiver identifier to a plurality of predetermined identifiers associated with data messaging; and communicating the feature request from the switch to the platform if the cellular transceiver identifier matches one of the predetermined identifiers associated with data messaging.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving comprises: receiving the feature request at a platform; identifying a cellular transceiver that transmitted the feature request; translating the data digits to determine information on the mobile item; and storing information on the mobile item indexed by the cellular transceiver for access by a host operating external to the cellular telephone network.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of receiving comprises: receiving the feature request at a platform; identifying a cellular transceiver that transmitted the feature request; translating the data digits to determine information on the mobile item; and storing information on the mobile item in a time-stamped list of information received from the cellular transceiver for access by a host operating external to the cellular telephone network.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the feature request comprises an altered identifier of a cellular transceiver that reflects information obtained on the mobile item.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of generating a feature request is performed automatically.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for data messaging by issuing a feature request, comprising: generating information on a mobile item using a sensor; generating a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; communicating the feature request using the cellular telephone network; receiving the feature request at a platform; translating the data digits to determine information generated by the sensor; and storing information generated by the sensor for access by a host operating external to the cellular telephone network.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
86 words
A method for data messaging by issuing a feature request, comprising: generating information on a mobile item using a sensor; generating a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; communicating the feature request using the cellular telephone network; receiving the feature request at a platform; translating the data digits to determine information generated by the sensor; and storing information generated by the sensor for access by a host operating external to the cellular telephone network.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the sensor is a positioning system that generates location information on the mobile item.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 11, and further comprising: receiving the feature request at a switch; recognizing the feature request identification code at the switch; and communicating the feature request from the switch to the platform upon recognition of the feature request identification code.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the feature request comprises a cellular transceiver identifier, and further comprising: receiving the feature request at a switch; comparing the cellular transceiver identifier to a plurality of predetermined identifiers associated with data messaging; and communicating the feature request from the switch to the platform if the cellular transceiver identifier matches one of the predetermined identifiers associated with data messaging.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the step of storing information generated by the sensor comprises storing information generated by the sensor in a time-stamped list of information received from the cellular transceiver.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the feature request comprises an altered identifier of a cellular transceiver that reflects information generated by the sensor.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the mobile item is a vehicle and the sensor is coupled to the vehicle.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 11, wherein the step of generating a feature request is performed automatically.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
156 words
A system for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: a messaging unit operable to obtain information on a mobile item, the messaging unit further operable to generate a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information on the status of the mobile item, the messaging unit comprising a cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network; a platform coupled to the cellular telephone network, the platform operable to receive the feature request communicated by the messaging unit, the platform further operable to translate the data digits to determine the information on the mobile item, the platform comprising a memory operable to store the information on the mobile item; and a host coupled to the platform and operating external to the cellular telephone network, the host operable to access the information on the mobile item stored at the platform.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
156 words
A system for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: a messaging unit operable to obtain information on a mobile item, the messaging unit further operable to generate a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information on the status of the mobile item, the messaging unit comprising a cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network; a platform coupled to the cellular telephone network, the platform operable to receive the feature request communicated by the messaging unit, the platform further operable to translate the data digits to determine the information on the mobile item, the platform comprising a memory operable to store the information on the mobile item; and a host coupled to the platform and operating external to the cellular telephone network, the host operable to access the information on the mobile item stored at the platform.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
49 words
The system of claim 19, further comprising a switch coupled to the cellular telephone network, the switch operable to receive the feature request communicated by the messaging unit and to communicate the feature request to the platform upon recognition of the feature request identification code that indicates data messaging.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
55 words
The system of claim 19, further comprising a switch coupled to the cellular telephone network, the switch operable to receive the feature request communicated by the messaging unit and to communicate the feature request to the platform upon matching a cellular transceiver identifier with one of a plurality of predetermined identifiers associated with data messaging.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the messaging unit further comprises a sensor operable to generate information on the mobile item.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the messaging unit further comprises a positioning system operable to generate location information on the mobile item.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the mobile item is a vehicle and the messaging unit is coupled to the vehicle.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the feature request comprises an altered identifier of a cellular transceiver that reflects information obtained on the mobile item.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 19, wherein the messaging unit automatically generates the feature request.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
185 words
A system for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: a messaging unit having a sensor operable to generate information on a mobile item, the messaging unit further operable to generate a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor, the messaging unit comprising a cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network; a switch coupled to the cellular telephone network, the switch operable to receive the feature request communicated by the messaging unit and to communicate the feature request to a platform if the feature request indicates data messaging; the platform coupled to the cellular telephone network, the platform operable to receive the feature request communicated by the switch, the platform further operable to translate the data digits to determine information generated by the sensor, the platform comprising a memory operable to store information generated by the sensor; and a host coupled to the platform and operating external to the cellular telephone network, the host operable to access information stored at the platform.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
185 words
A system for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: a messaging unit having a sensor operable to generate information on a mobile item, the messaging unit further operable to generate a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor, the messaging unit comprising a cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network; a switch coupled to the cellular telephone network, the switch operable to receive the feature request communicated by the messaging unit and to communicate the feature request to a platform if the feature request indicates data messaging; the platform coupled to the cellular telephone network, the platform operable to receive the feature request communicated by the switch, the platform further operable to translate the data digits to determine information generated by the sensor, the platform comprising a memory operable to store information generated by the sensor; and a host coupled to the platform and operating external to the cellular telephone network, the host operable to access information stored at the platform.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 27, the switch is operable to communicate the feature request to the platform upon recognition of the feature request identification code.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
69 words
The system of claim 27, wherein: the feature request comprises a cellular transceiver identifier associated with the cellular transceiver of the messaging unit; and the switch has a memory operable to store a plurality of predetermined identifiers associated with data messaging, the switch further operable to communicate the feature request to the platform upon matching the cellular transceiver identifier with one of the predetermined identifiers stored at the switch.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the sensor comprises a positioning system operable to generate location information on the mobile item.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the feature request comprises an altered identifier of the cellular transceiver that reflects information generated by the sensor.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the mobile unit is a vehicle and the sensor is coupled to the vehicle.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 27, wherein the messaging unit automatically generates the feature request.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
85 words
A messaging unit coupled to a vehicle for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: a sensor operable to generate information on the vehicle; a processor coupled to the sensor and operable to receive information generated by the sensor, the processor further operable to generate a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; and a cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
85 words
A messaging unit coupled to a vehicle for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising: a sensor operable to generate information on the vehicle; a processor coupled to the sensor and operable to receive information generated by the sensor, the processor further operable to generate a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; and a cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
41 words
The messaging unit of claim 34, further comprising a memory coupled to the processor, the memory operable to accumulate information generated by the sensor, wherein the processor generates a feature request having data digits that represent information accumulated in the memory.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
24 words
The messaging unit of claim 34, wherein the sensor comprises an engine sensor operable to generate performance information on the engine of the vehicle.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
21 words
The messaging unit of claim 34, wherein the sensor comprises a positioning system operable to generate location information on the vehicle.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
14 words
The messaging unit of claim 34, wherein the processor automatically generates the feature request.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for communicating information from a vehicle using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, the method comprising: generating information on the vehicle using a sensor coupled to the vehicle; generating a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; and communicating the feature request using a cellular transceiver coupled to the cellular telephone network.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
68 words
A method for communicating information from a vehicle using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, the method comprising: generating information on the vehicle using a sensor coupled to the vehicle; generating a feature request having a feature request identification code and data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; and communicating the feature request using a cellular transceiver coupled to the cellular telephone network.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 39, further comprising the step of accumulating in a memory information generated by the sensor.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 39, further comprising the step of altering an identifier of the cellular transceiver to reflect information generated by the sensor.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 39, wherein the sensor comprises a positioning system operable to generate location information on the vehicle.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 39, wherein the step of generating a feature request is performed automatically.
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