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EP-4740596-A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A MESSAGE TRAFFIC

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method [300] and a system [200] for handling of message traffic The method [300] comprising: receiving, by a transceiver unit [202] of a network node, one or more messages from a first user equipment (UE) for transmission to a second UE; determining, by a determination unit [204] of the network node, a set of data associated with the second UE, wherein the set of data comprises a location of the second UE; and routing, by a routing unit [206] of the network node, the one or more messages using a protocol from plurality of protocols for the transmission of the one or more messages to the second UE, wherein the protocol is determined based on the location of the second UE.

Inventors

  • AGRAWAL, VIKASH
  • YADAV, Dinesh Kumar
  • BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH

Assignees

  • Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20240614

Claims (16)

  1. 1. A method [300] for handling message traffic, the method [300] comprising: • receiving, by a transceiver unit [202] of a network node, one or more messages from a first user equipment (UE) for transmission to a second UE; • determining, by a determination unit [204] of the network node, a set of data associated with the second UE, wherein the set of data comprises a location of the second UE; and • routing, by a routing unit [206] of the network node, the one or more messages using a protocol from a plurality of protocols for the transmission of the one or more messages to the second UE, wherein the protocol is determined based on the location of the second UE.
  2. 2. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more messages are routed using a Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol in an event when the location of the second UE is determined as a local location.
  3. 3. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more messages are routed using a short message peer to peer protocol (SMPP) in an event when the location of the second UE is determined as an international location.
  4. 4. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the location of the second UE is determined by checking a country code of a recipient from the one or more messages.
  5. 5. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the network node is an IP Short Message Gateway (IP SMGW).
  6. 6. The method [300] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the method comprises sending, by the transceiver unit [202] of the network node, a Mobile Number Portability (MNP) request and a charging request upon receiving the one or more messages by the network node.
  7. 7. The method [300] as claimed in claim 6, wherein the method further comprises determining, by the determination unit [204] of the network node, the location of the second UE upon receiving a successful response to the MNP request and to the charging request.
  8. 8. A system [200] for handling message traffic, the system [200] comprising: • a transceiver unit [202], configured to receive one or more messages from a first user equipment (UE) for transmission to a second UE; • a determination unit [204] connected at least with the transceiver unit [202], configured to determine a set of data associated with the second UE, wherein the set of data comprises a location of the second UE; and • a routing unit [206] connected at least with the determination unit [204] , configured to route the one or more messages using a protocol from a plurality of protocols for the transmission of the one or more messages to the second UE, wherein the protocol is determined based on the location of the second UE.
  9. 9. The system [200] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more messages are routed using a Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol in an event when the location of the second UE is determined as a local location.
  10. 10. The system [200] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more messages are routed using a short message peer to peer (SMPP) protocol in an event when the location of the second UE is determined as an international location.
  11. 11. The system [200] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the location of the second UE is determined by checking a country code of a recipient from the one or more messages.
  12. 12. The system [200] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the network node is an IP Short Message Gateway (IP SMGW).
  13. 13. The system [200] as claimed in claim 8, wherein the transceiver unit [202] is further is configured to send a Mobile Number Portability (MNP) request and a charging request upon receiving the one or more messages by the network node.
  14. 14. The system [200] as claimed in claim 13, wherein the determination unit [204] is further configured to determine the location of the second UE upon receiving a successful response to the MNP request and to the charging request.
  15. 15. A User Equipment (UE), the UE comprising: a memory; a processor; and a transceiver unit coupled to the memory and the processor, wherein the transceiver unit is configured to: - transmit one or more messages for transmission to a second UE; and - wherein the transmission of the one or more messages involves routing the one or more message using a protocol from a plurality of protocols for the transmission of the one or more messages to the second UE, wherein the protocol is determined based on the location of the second UE via a system [200],
  16. 16. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing instructions for handling message traffic, the storage medium comprising executable code which, when executed by one or more units of a system, causes: • a transceiver unit [202] to receive one or more messages from a first user equipment (UE) for transmission to a second UE; • a determination unit [204] to determine a set of data associated with the second UE, wherein the set of data comprises a location of the second UE; and • a routing unit [206] to route the one or more messages using a protocol from a plurality of protocols for the transmission of the one or more messages to the second UE, wherein the protocol is determined based on the location of the second UE.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HANDLING A MESSAGE TRAFFIC FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE [001] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of communication network. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to methods and systems for handling a message traffic based on a location in a cellular communication network. BACKGROUND [002] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art. [003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the advent of the second-generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. The third- generation (3G) technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth-generation (4G) technology revolutionized wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and improved security. Currently, the fifth-generation (5G) technology is being deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users. [004] Nowadays, telecom operators are working hard to enhance the network capabilities and to efficiently handle the messaging or Short Message Service (SMS) in Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and 5th Generation (5G) networks. In general, the major task of routing the messages is performed via Mobile Application Part (MAP) protocol in a communication network. The routing process begins when a sender initiates a message. The sender's device communicates with the nearest network node, such as a base station or cell tower. Subsequently, this node forwards the message to an appropriate network gateway. From there, the message traverses through various network elements, including routers, switches, and servers. These elements utilize one or more routing tables based on the MAP protocol to determine the optimal path for message transmission. However, due to the increase in the number of mobile users and traffic, routing the messages on a single protocol leads to an inefficient handling of traffic which results in delay in transmission of message or failure of the delivery of messages to the end users. Additionally, the delays in the transmission of message within LTE and 5G networks arise from a plurality of factors such as inefficient routing table lookup processes, packet loss from a network congestion or one or more equipment issues, processing one or more delays at network elements, handover of one or more delays during one or more mobile device transitions between one or more cells, protocol overhead adding to one or more transmission times, and limitations in backhaul capacity. [005] Hence, in view of these and other existing limitations, there arises an imperative need to provide an efficient solution to overcome the above-mentioned limitations and to provide a method and system to allow efficient and quick handling of message related traffic in Radio Access Network such as 4G or 5G network. OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE [006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at-least one implementation disclosed herein satisfies are listed herein below. [007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for efficient handling of message traffic based on location (local or international location) of the user. [008] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for distributing the traffic on at-least two protocols considering the location of the user. [009] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and method to ensure that one or more messages are transmitted effectively and promptly from a first user equipment (UE) to a second UE within a network. [0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and method to dynamically select a most suitable protocol from a plurality of protocols for message transmission, based on the determined location of the second UE. [0011] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a system and method to devise an optimized routing strategy that leverages the determined location of the second UE to route the one or more messages efficiently, minimizing latency a