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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2018
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Mark D. Dennard, Decatur, GA (US);
John R. Dingler, Dallas, GA (US);
Eythan C. Holladay, Marietta, GA (US);
Jessica E. Marceau, Duluth, GA (US);
Matthew B. Trevathan, Roswell, GA (US);
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A system and method for sending text messages and, more particularly, a system and method for forcing SMS capable devices to communicate via SMS using, for example, SS7 protocol. A method includes providing a tag forcing a return text message to be sent via SS7 protocol. In use, the system and method is configured to force the use of SMS messages via the SS7 protocol. The system and method can be implemented over any network, for example, and any existing mobile device and related infrastructure can be modified to take advantage of the benefits and functionality of the system and method of the invention.