Systems and methods for delivering information within a group communications system
Abstract
Problem to be solved.To enable a wide range of use of a net by a net member. A communication network is connected to a plurality of communication devices 14, 16, 18, 20 that define a group communication net. Communication manager 32 receives a data packet from one member of the group communication net and sends this data packet over the computer network to at least one of the other members of the group communication net. Give a group communication session. The message module 28 having a plurality of information messages is connected to the communication manager, and the distribution module 30 is connected to each of the message module, the communication manager, and the communication network. The distribution module monitors the group communication session and distributes one of the plurality of information messages to the group communication net. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1
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- 1情報配信システムであって、少なくとも通信ネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークによって定義され、グループ通信ネットを定義する複数の通信デバイスと接続している通信ネットワークと、前記グループ通信ネットのうちの1つのメンバーからデータパケットを受信し、このデータパケットを、コンピュータネットワークを経由して前記グループ通信ネットの他のメンバーのうちの少なくとも1つに送信することによってグループ通信セッションを与えるように動作することが可能な通信マネジャーと、複数の情報メッセージを保持しているメッセージモジュールと、前記メッセージモジュール、前記通信マネジャー、および前記通信ネットワークの各々に結合され、前記グループ通信セッションを監視し、前記複数の情報メッセージのうちの1つを前記グループ通信ネットに配信する配信モジュールとを備えた情報配信システム。
- 2請求項1に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記データパケットおよび前記各複数の情報メッセージは、前記通信ネットワークを介した送信に適切でかつ、予め定めたプロトコルにしたがってフォーマットされたデータグラムを備えた情報配信システム。
- 3請求項2に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記予め定めたプロトコルは、インターネットプロトコルを含む情報配信システム。
- 4請求項2に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記コンピュータネットワークはインターネットを含んでおり、前記予め定めたプロトコルはインターネットプロトコルを含んでいる情報配信システム。
- 5請求項1に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記データパケットおよび複数の情報メッセージともにオーディオデータを含む情報配信システム。
- 6請求項1に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記通信システムは、前記データパケットをリアルタイムで送信および受信するように動作する情報配信システム。
- 7請求項1に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記複数の情報メッセージは、天気情報、ニュース情報、広告情報、および教育情報からなるグループから選択されるメッセージを含む情報配信システム。
- 8請求項1に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記通信ネットワークは、公衆切換電話ネットワーク、地上モバイル無線ネットワーク、および衛星通信ネットワークからなるグループから選択されるネットワークを更に含んだ情報配信システム。
- 9情報配信システムであって、少なくとも通信ネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークによって定義され、グループ通信ネットを定義する複数の通信デバイスと接続している通信ネットワークと、複数の情報メッセージを保持しているメッセージモジュールと、前記メッセージモジュールと前記通信ネットワークの各々に結合され、前記グループ通信ネットの1つのメンバーからデータパケットを受信し、このデータパケットをコンピュータネットワークを経由して、前記グループ通信ネットの他のメンバーのうちの少なくとも1つに送信することが可能なように動作し、もって、グループ通信セッションを監視し、前記複数のメッセージのうちの予め定めた1つを前記グループ通信ネットに配信するコントローラモジュールと、前記コントローラモジュールに結合され、予め定めた配信特性に基づいて、予め定めたメッセージの配信をスケジューリングすることが可能なように動作する配信マネジャーとを備えた情報配信システム。
- 10請求項9に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記予め定めた配信特性は、最後に配信されたメッセージの時間から、または前記グループ通信セッションの初期時間から測定された予め定めた時間間隔を含んでいる情報配信システム。
- 11請求項9に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記各複数の情報メッセージは前記各メッセージが時間に敏感または鈍感であることを示すタイミング状況を含み、前記予め定めた配信特性は前記タイミング状況を含んでいる情報配信システム。
- 12請求項11に記載の情報配信システムにおいて、前記予め定めた配信特性は更に、前記最後に配信されたメッセージの時間から、または前記グループ通信セッションの初期時間から測定された予め定めた時間間隔を含んでおり、前記配信マネジャーは、前記タイミング状況が時間に敏感であるならば前記タイミング状況に従って、前記タイミング状況が時間に鈍感であるならば前記予め定めた時間間隔に従って、前記予め定めたメッセージの配信をスケジュールするように動作する情報配信システム。
- 13情報配信システムであって、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークによって定義され、グループ通信ネットを定義する複数の通信デバイスと接続している通信ネットワークと、複数の情報メッセージを保持するメッセージモジュールと、前記メッセージモジュールと前記通信ネットワークの各々に結合され、前記グループ通信ネットの1つのメンバーからデータパケットを受信し、このデータパケットをコンピュータネットワークを経由して前記グループ通信ネットのうちの他のメンバーのうちの少なくとも1つに送信することが可能なように動作し、もって、前記グループ通信セッションを監視し、前記複数のメッセージのうちの予め定めた1つを、予め定めた時間に前記グループ通信ネットに配信し、グループ通信セッションへの参加を追跡する前記複数の通信デバイスの各々に対するアクティビティログと、予め定めたメッセージの受信書とを作成するように動作することが可能なコントローラモジュールと、前記アクティビティログを受信し、前記複数の通信デバイスの各々に対し、前記各通信デバイスに関連して予め定められたメッセージの追跡受信に基づいて割り引かれる累積料金を含む請求書を生成するように動作することが可能な課金モジュールとを備えた情報配信システム。
- 14グループ内のメンバーを定義している複数の通信デバイスに対して、通信ネットワークを経由して情報を配信するシステムであって、少なくとも前記コンピュータネットワークに結合された無線ネットワークによって定義された前記通信ネットワークと、前記グループのうち少なくとも2つのメンバーとの接続が可能で、前記グループのうち1つのメンバーからデータパケットを含む送信を受信し、この送信を、前記グループの少なくとも1つの他のメンバーに転送することによって、グループ通信セッションを与えるように動作することが可能な通信マネジャーと、前記各データパケットを備えた複数の情報メッセージを保持するメッセージモジュールと、前記各メッセージモジュールと、前記グループのうちの少なくとも2つのメンバーとの接続が可能であり、グループ通信セッションを監視し、前記複数のメッセージのうちの予め定めた1つを、予め定めた配信指示に従って前記グループに配信するように動作することが可能なコントローラモジュールとを備えた情報配信システム。
- 15情報配信方法であって、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークによって定義された通信ネットワークに接続する複数の通信デバイス内のグループ通信セッションを監視し、複数の情報メッセージのうちの1つを前記通信ネットワークを経由して前記複数の通信デバイスに配信する情報配信方法。
- 16請求項15に記載の情報配信方法において、前記通信ネットワークを経由した送信に適切で、かつ予め定めたフォーマットに従って前記複数の情報メッセージのうちの1つをフォーマットするようにした情報配信方法。
- 17請求項16に記載の情報配信方法において、前記予め定めたプロトコルは、インターネットプロトコルを含む情報配信方法。
- 18請求項16に記載の情報配信方法において、前記コンピュータネットワークはインターネットを含み、前記予め定めたプロトコルはインターネットプロトコルを含む情報配信方法。
- 19請求項15に記載の情報配信方法において、前記複数の情報メッセージの少なくとも1つは、オーディオデータを含むデータパケットを含む情報配信方法。
- 20請求項15に記載の情報配信方法において、前記複数の情報メッセージは、天候情報、ニュース情報、広告情報、および教育情報からなるグループから選択されたメッセージを含んでおり、前記通信ネットワークは更に、公衆切換電話ネットワーク、陸上モバイル無線ネットワーク、および衛星通信ネットワークからなるグループからなるグループから選択されたネットワークを含んでいる情報配信方法。
- 21請求項15に記載の情報配信方法において、前記監視する場合は更に、前記通信デバイス間の通信を追跡する情報配信方法。
- 22請求項15に記載の情報配信方法において、前記配信する場合は更に、前記通信デバイス間の通信を中断し、前記情報メッセージを前記通信デバイスに同時に配信する情報配信方法。
- 23請求項15に記載の情報配信方法において、前記配信する場合は更に、前記通信デバイス間の他の通信の配信を介した前記情報メッセージの配信の優先順位をつけるようにした情報配信方法。
- 24情報配信方法であって、グループ通信セッションに含まれ、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークを含む通信ネットワークに関連した複数の通信デバイスの認証情報を受信し、1つの通信デバイスからのデータパケットを受信し、このデータパケットを前記コンピュータネットワークを経由して少なくとも1つの他の通信デバイスに送信することによってグループ通信セッションを確立し、予め定めた配信特性にしたがって、複数の情報メッセージのうちの1つを、前記通信ネットワークを経由して、前記グループ通信セッションに参加している通信デバイスに配信する情報配信方法。
- 25請求項24に記載の情報配信方法において、前記予め定めた配信特性は更に、最後に配信されたメッセージの時間から、または前記グループ通信セッションの初期時間から測定された予め定めた時間間隔を含んでいる情報配信方法。
- 26請求項24に記載の情報配信方法において、前記各複数の情報メッセージは、前記各メッセージが時間に敏感または鈍感であることを示すタイミング状況を含み、前記予め定めた配信特性は、前記タイミング状況を含んでいる情報配信方法。
- 27請求項25に記載の情報配信方法において、前記配信特性は更に、最後に配信されたメッセージの時間から、または前記グループ通信セッションの初期時間から測定された予め定めた時間間隔を含んでおり、前記配信する場合は更に、前記タイミング状況が時間に敏感であるならば前記タイミング状況に従って、前記タイミング状況が時間に鈍感であるならば前記予め定めた時間間隔に従って、前記予め定めたメッセージの配信をスケジュールするようにした情報配信方法。
- 28情報配信方法であって、グループ通信セッションに含まれ、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークを含む通信ネットワークに接続している複数の通信デバイスの認証情報を受信し、1つの通信デバイスからのデータパケットを受信し、このデータパケットを前記コンピュータネットワークを経由して少なくとも1つの他の通信デバイスに送信することによってグループ通信セッションを確立し、予め定めた配信特性にしたがって、複数の情報メッセージのうちの1つを、前記通信ネットワークを経由して、前記グループ通信セッションに参加している通信デバイスに配信し、前記グループ通信セッションへの参加と、前記情報メッセージの受け取りを追跡するアクティビティログを、前記複数の通信デバイスの各々に対して生成し、前記グループ通信セッションへの参加と、前記各通信デバイスに関連する情報メッセージの受信との関数である累積料金を含む請求書を、前記複数の通信デバイスの各々に対して作成するようにした情報配信方法。
- 29複数の通信デバイスの各々に対するアクティビティログを受信し、各通信デバイスに対する請求書を作成することによって、前記通信デバイスを使用したユーザに対し課金する課金方法であって、前記各複数の通信デバイスは、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークを含む通信ネットワークに接続しており、前記複数の通信デバイスは通信ネットを定義し、前記通信ネットのうちの少なくも2つのメンバー間のパケットデータの送信は、グループ通信セッションを定義し、前記アクティビティログは、グループ通信セッションにおける参加と、前記通信ネットに接続された情報メッセージサーバから配信された情報メッセージの受信とを追跡し、前記請求書は前記各複数の通信デバイスに対する累積料金を含んでおり、前記累積料金は、グループ通信セッションへの参加と、対応する通信デバイスに関連する情報メッセージの受信との関数である課金方法。
- 30請求項29に記載の課金方法において、前記請求書を生成する場合は更に、受信された各情報メッセージに対する予め定めた量に従って前記累積料金を割り引くようにした課金方法。
- 31請求項29に記載の課金方法において、前記各情報メッセージは、接続した持続時間を有しており、前記請求書を生成する場合は更に、前記受信された情報メッセージの持続時間に基づく予め定めた量に従って前記累積料金を割り引くようにした課金方法。
- 32情報配信システムであって、グループ通信ネットを定義する複数の通信デバイスに接続しており、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークによって定義された通信デバイスをネットワーク化する手段と、複数の情報メッセージを格納する手段と、前記格納する手段と、前記ネットワーク化する手段とにそれぞれ結合され通信を制御する手段であって、前記グループ通信ネットの1つのメンバーからのデータパケットを受信し、このデータパケットを、前記ネットワーク化する手段を経由して、前記グループ通信ネットのうちの少なくとも1つの他のメンバーに送信することによってグループ通信セッションを与えることが可能なように通信を制御し、更に、前記グループ通信セッションを監視し、複数のメッセージのうちの予め定めた1つを、予め定めた時間に複数のグループ通信に配信することが可能なように動作し、更にまた、前記グループ通信セッションにおける参加と、予め定めたメッセージの受信とを追跡する複数の通信デバイスの各々に対するアクティビティログを生成する手段と、前記アクティビティログを受信し、対応する通信デバイスに関連して予め定めたメッセージの受信追跡に基づいて割り引かれる、前記複数の通信デバイスの各々に対する累積料金をもつ請求書を生成することが可能な手段とを備えた情報配信システム。
- 33通信ネットワークを経由して、グループのメンバーを定義している複数の通信デバイスに情報を配信するシステムであって、少なくともコンピュータネットワークに結合された無線電話ネットワークによって定義された前記通信ネットワークと、前記グループのうちの少なくとも2つのメンバーに接続され、インターネットプロトコルフォーマットによるデータパケットを備えた送信を行う手段であって、前記グループのうちの1つのメンバーからの送信を受信し、この送信を、前記通信ネットワークを経由して、前記グループのうちの少なくとも1つの他のメンバーに転送することによってグループ通信セッションを与える手段と、データパケットを備えた複数の情報メッセージを格納する手段と、前記格納する手段と、前記グループのうちの少なくとも2つのメンバーとの各々に接続可能な手段であって、前記グループ通信セッションを監視し、前記複数のメッセージのうちの予め定めた1つを、予め定めた配信指示に基づくグループに配信することが可能なように動作する手段とを備えた情報配信システム。
Independent claims33
107 paragraphs, as filed
[Technical field]
【0001】
The present invention relates to a group communication system, that is, a communication system from one point to a plurality of points, and more particularly to an information distribution system and method within the group communication system.
[Background technology]
【0002】
Group communication systems, or one-point to multiple-point communication systems, have generally been used to provide communication between the central location of a system and multiple users. For example, a dispatch system using Land Mobile Radios (LMR) can use trucks, taxis, etc. to communicate schedule information between a central emergency center and one or more corresponding vehicles. It is used in buses and other vehicles. Communication can be made to a specific vehicle or to all vehicles at the same time.
【0003】
Another example of a one-point to multiple-point communication system is a wireless push-to-talk system. Thanks to such a system, each member in a group of individuals holding a wireless communication device can communicate with other members in the group. Push-to-talk systems generally rely on a single frequency, or dedicated channel, used by the communication received by the wireless communication device. In most systems, only one member can send information to other members at any time. However, all members can listen to the dedicated broadcast channel and receive communications from one member in transit. Members generally send access requests by pressing the push-to-talk button on their communication device when sending to other members in the system. This allows only this user to access the dedicated channel.
【0004】
Examples of users of such push-to-talk systems include business group communications, security communications, construction site communications, and expatriate military communications. A group of people requesting mutual communication is commonly referred to as the "net." And each member on the net can be called a "net member".
[Patent Document 1]
US patent application Ser. No. 09 / 518,682, entitled "Method and MFP for Enabling Group Communication Services in an Existing Communication System" filed Mar. 3, 2000, Attorney Docket No. 000210. [Patent Document 2]
US patent application Ser. No. 09 / 518,776 entitled "Method and MFP for Participating in Group Communication Services in an Existing Communication System", filed Mar. 3, 2000, Attorney Docket No. 000211. [Patent Document 3]
US patent application Ser. No.09 / 518,985, entitled "Method and MFP for Providing Group Communication Services in an Existing Communication System" filed Mar. 3, 2000, Attorney Docket No. 000212. [Disclosure of Invention]
[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
【0005】
Obstacles to such online participation and widespread use are costs. For example, a net member may be charged based on the time of participation in the net, or may be charged at a flat rate for a block of minutes, and if this block is exceeded, a different fee may be charged for each minute. It is possible. In any case, such a minute charge will limit the total time a net member can participate in the net.
【0006】
In addition, each net member and connected net member determines the market for the entity that has the information, product, or service of interest to the net member. However, in a typical group communication system, this market is not only inaccessible, nor can it be defined.
[Means for solving problems]
【0007】
The information distribution system and method provided by the present invention solves these problems.
【0008】
An embodiment of the present invention is an information distribution system including a communication network, a communication manager, a message module, and a distribution module. Here, the communication network is defined by at least a radiotelephone network coupled to the communication network, and is connected to a plurality of communication devices that define a group communication net. The communication manager receives a data packet from a member of one of the group communication nets. Then, it operates to give a group communication session by transmitting this data packet to at least one of the other members of the group communication net via the computer network. The message module holds a plurality of informational messages. The distribution module is coupled to each of the message module, the communication manager, and the communication network, monitors the group communication session, and distributes one of a plurality of information messages to the group communication net.
【0009】
Another embodiment of the present invention is an information distribution system including a communication network, a message module, a controller module, and a distribution manager. A communication network is defined by at least a radiotelephone network coupled to the communication network. Then, it is connected to a plurality of communication devices that define a group communication net. The message module holds a plurality of informational messages. The controller module is coupled to each of the message module and the communication network and receives data packets from one member of the group communication net. It then acts to send this data packet over the computer network to at least one of the other members of the group communication net, thus monitoring the group communication session and preliminarily out of multiple messages. Distribute the specified one to the group communication network. The delivery manager is coupled to the controller module and schedules the delivery of predetermined messages based on the predetermined delivery characteristics.
【0010】
Yet another embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a message module, a controller module, and a billing module. A communication network is defined by at least a radiotelephone network coupled to a computer network and is connected to a plurality of communication devices that define a group communication net. The message module holds multiple informational messages. The controller module is coupled to each of the message module and the communication network. Then, it receives a data packet from one member of the group communication net and sends this data packet via the computer network to at least one of the other members of the group communication net, thereby communicating the group. Monitors the session and delivers a predetermined one of multiple messages to the group communication network at a predetermined time. In addition, it creates an activity log for each of the plurality of communication devices that track participation in the group communication session and a predetermined message receipt. The billing module receives the activity log and generates an invoice for each of the plurality of communication devices, including a cumulative charge discounted based on the tracking reception of a predetermined message associated with each communication device.
【0011】
Yet another embodiment of the present invention is a system that distributes information via a communication network to a plurality of communication devices that define members in a group, that is, a communication manager, a message module, and a controller. It has a module. The communications manager can connect to the communications network and at least two members of the group, receive transmissions from one member of the group, and send this transmission to at least one other member of the group. Give a group communication session by transferring. Here, the communication network is defined by at least a radiotelephone network coupled to a computer network, and transmission includes data packets. The message module holds a plurality of informational messages, each containing a data packet. The controller module can connect to each message module and at least two members of the group, monitor the group communication session, and give a predetermined delivery instruction to one of the multiple messages. Deliver to groups according to.
【0012】
Another embodiment is a method of delivering information that monitors a group communication session within a plurality of communication devices connected to a communication network defined by at least a radiotelephone network coupled to a computer network, and a plurality of pieces of information. Deliver one of the messages to multiple communication devices over the communication network.
【0013】
Yet another embodiment is a method of delivering information, first of which, the authentication information of a plurality of communication devices included in a group communication session and connected to a communication network including at least a radiotelephone network coupled to a computer network. Receive. A group communication session is then established by receiving a data packet from one communication device and sending this data packet over the computer network to at least one other communication device. Then, one of the plurality of information messages is delivered to the communication devices participating in the group communication session via the communication network according to the predetermined delivery characteristics.
【0014】
Yet another embodiment is a method of delivering information, first receiving authentication information of a plurality of communication devices that can be included in a group communication session. Here, each of the plurality of communication devices is connected to a communication network including at least a radiotelephone network coupled to the computer network. A group communication session is then established by receiving a data packet from one communication device and sending this data packet over the computer network to at least one other communication device. Then, according to the predetermined delivery characteristics, one of the plurality of information messages is delivered to the communication devices participating in the group communication session via the communication network, and the activity log for each communication device is performed. To generate. This activity log tracks participation in group communication sessions and receipt of informational messages. In addition, an invoice is created for each of the plurality of communication devices. The invoice records the cumulative charge, which is a function of participating in a group communication session and receiving informational messages associated with each communication device.
【0015】
Yet another embodiment is a billing method for a user using a communication device. In this billing method, first, an activity log for each of a plurality of communication devices is received, and an invoice is created for each communication device. Cumulative charges are also recorded on this invoice. Here, each communication device is connected to a communication network including at least a radiotelephone network coupled to a computer network. Also, multiple communication devices define a communication net, and transmission of packet data between at least two members of the communication net defines a group communication session. In addition, the activity log tracks participation in a group communication session and receipt of information messages delivered from an information message server connected to the communication net. Cumulative charges are also a function of joining a group communication session and receiving informational messages related to the corresponding communication device.
【0016】
The information distribution system of yet another embodiment is connected to a plurality of communication devices that define a group communication net, and is at least a means for networking the communication devices defined by the radiotelephone network coupled to the computer network. , A means for storing a plurality of information messages, a means for storing the information message, and a means for controlling communication by being combined with the means for networking. Here, the means for controlling this communication receives a data packet from one member of the group communication net, and the data packet is transmitted to at least one of the group communication nets via the means for networking. Give a group communication session by sending to other members. Further, the means for controlling this communication monitors the group communication session and delivers a predetermined one of the plurality of messages to the group communication at a predetermined time. The means of controlling this communication also generate activity logs for each of the plurality of communication devices that track participation in a group communication session and receipt of predetermined messages. Further, this information distribution system is provided with a billing means capable of receiving an activity log and generating an invoice with a cumulative charge for each of a plurality of communication devices. Here, the cumulative charge is discounted based on the reception tracking of predetermined messages related to the corresponding communication device.
【0017】
Yet another embodiment is a system that distributes information to a plurality of communication devices that define members of a group via a communication network. The system provides a communication network and a means of transmitting communications that can connect to at least two members of the group. This means of transmission provides a group communication session by receiving a transmission from one member of the group and forwarding the transmission over the communication network to at least one other member of the group. Here, the communication network is defined by at least a radiotelephone network coupled to a computer network. The transmission also includes data packets in the Internet Protocol format. The system further comprises means for storing a plurality of informational messages including data packets, said storage means, and message means that can be connected to each of at least two members of the group. This message means operates so as to monitor a group communication session and deliver a predetermined one of a plurality of messages to a group based on a predetermined delivery instruction.
[Effect of the invention]
【0018】
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, the net can be widely used by net members.
[Best mode for carrying out the invention]
【0019】
The present invention includes a system and a method for distributing information to a communication device within a communication net connected to a group communication system. In the first aspect of the present invention, the message module stores an informational message. This information message is delivered to a communication device in the net managed by a control module or information message server that monitors the activity of the net. In another aspect, the delivery manager module schedules the delivery of this information message based on predetermined characteristics, such as the time interval since the last information was delivered and the time sensitivity of the information message. Do. In yet another aspect, the billing module may determine the billing or cost associated with each communication device for the use of the net and participation in a group communication session. The billing referred to here includes a discount based on the receipt of an information message.
【0020】
As shown in FIG. 1, in one embodiment, the system 10 that delivers information to members of a group communication system is a plurality of communication devices, i.e. net members 14,16,18,20, or groups that define a group. It is equipped with an information message server 12 that delivers information messages to at least two of the nets in the communication network 22. The communication network 22 is composed of at least one distributed computer network 24 and a wireless communication network 26. The information message server 12 includes a message module 28 and a distribution module 30. The message module 28 is configured to store a plurality of informational messages and their associated message characteristics. The distribution module 30 monitors the transmission on the net and controls the distribution of one of the information messages. System 10 is the net and communication devices 14,16,18, It also has a communication manager 32, which is a controller configured to establish and control a group communication session between 20. The communications manager 32 includes a central billing log server 34 that tracks group or net activity and generates billing information for associated users. Further, the communication manager 32 includes a net database 36 and a profile module 38. The net database 36 is configured to store information related to each net together with its net members. The profile module 38 is configured to associate profile information with each net and / or net member. The information message server 12 can interrupt the group communication session for delivering the information message to the net members according to the predetermined delivery characteristics. This delivery characteristic may include the time interval since the last information message was delivered, the time sensitivity of the information message, and one or a combination of the information message characteristic and the net or net member profile characteristics. In addition, the communications manager 32 may charge or charge end users or net members who participate in the group communications session. The communication manager may discount the billing fee or issue credits based on the reception of the information message by the net member and / or the net.
【0021】
In addition, system 10 may include a management server 40 configured to provide an interface between system 10 and users in this system so that groups or nets can be set up or modified. Information Message Server 12, Communication Manager 32, Management Server 40, and their components are listed separately here, but should be integrated into a single computer system, such as a system management type server. You may. Alternatively, the information message server 12, the communication manager 32, the management server 40, and their respective components can be separated into any combination and may be located anywhere in the system 10.
【0022】
The combination of communication manager 32, management server 40, communication devices 14,16,18,20, and communication network 22 defines a group communication system. Group communication systems are also push-to-talk systems, net broadcast services (NBS: net broadcast) It is also known as a service) system, a dispatch system, or a point-to-multi-point communication system. A characteristic that defines such an NBS system is that, in general, only one user can send information to other users at a given time. For example, in an NBS system, a group of communication device users connected to a net, individually known as net members, communicate with each other using the communication devices assigned to each net member. The term "net" means a group of communication device users who are allowed to communicate with each other. The net operates in existing communication systems without the need for substantial changes to existing infrastructure. In one embodiment, the Internet Broadcasting Services (NBS) system allows Internet Protocol (IP) communication devices to participate in voice and data conferencing by groups. NBS is VoIP (Voice over) IP) is applied. Voice communication is transmitted from the speaker's terminal communication device to one or more listeners by encapsulating voice frames within an IP datagram. Data with audio can also be transmitted in this way. Suitable examples of such NBS systems are described in Patent Documents 1-3. These are incorporated herein by reference in particular.
【0023】
The communication network 22 provides a communication link between the communication devices 14,16,18,20 and system manager type components such as the information message server 12, the communication manager 32, and the management server 40. The communication network 22 includes a plurality of networks linked to each other to form a group or net by connecting to communication devices connected to each regional network. Multiple networks can be one or more different combinations of large networks and / or local networks. In addition to the distributed computer network 24 and wireless communication network 26, the communication network 22 may further include any type of communication network. This communication network can communicate with the distributed communication network 24 and / or the wireless communication network 26. For example, suitable examples of networks within the communications network 26 are Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) systems, Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) systems, Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) systems, and General Packet Radio Service (GPRS). : General Packet Radio Service) systems, Global (GSM) systems for mobile communications, satellite communication systems such as Globalstar® and Iradium®, Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTNs), orthogonal frequency split multiplexing Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) systems, globally distributed computer networks such as the Internet, public carrier networks, personal or corporate networks, local area networks, wide area networks, cable television networks, optical networks Includes networks of personal digital assistants or intellectual products such as Bluetooth® technology networks, wireless application protocol (WAP) networks, and any system such as various other systems and networks.
【0024】
Net members use assigned communication devices such as communication devices (hereinafter, also referred to as "CDs") 14,16,18,20 to communicate with each other via a communication network. CD14,16,18,20 includes any device capable of transmitting and receiving packet information. Preferably, CD14,16,18,18 further includes input, output, and processing functions for inputting, transmitting, receiving, and / or outputting packet information. CD14,16,18, 18, for example, terrestrial radio phones, wired phones with push-to-talk capabilities, satellite phones with push-to-talk capabilities, wireless video cameras, still cameras, audio devices such as music recorders and players, laptops or desktops. It can be a wired or wireless communication device such as a computer, paging device, personal digital assistant, intellectual product or a combination thereof. For example, the CD14 may be connected to a wireless network 42 and include a wireless terrestrial telephone with a video camera and display. Alternatively, the CD14 could be a mobile phone such as the QUALCOMM QCP (R) -860 with keys defined to behave like a push-to-talk phone. The CD16 may include a wireless satellite phone connected to satellite network 44. The CD18 may include a radiotelephone connected to the public switching telephone network 46. The CD20 may include a personal computer directly connected to the distributed computer network 24. In addition, each CD may transmit and receive information in either safe or unsafe mode. Through the discussion below, a reference for an individual CD can be expressed as a wireless push-to-talk phone. However, it is understood that the reference for CDs is not intended to be limited to this, but also includes other communication devices capable of transmitting and receiving packet information according to the Internet Protocol. It should be.
【0025】
Although each communication device is described above with respect to a given, connected network, it should be understood that multiple communication devices can connect to a single network and form a net. For example, the net may include multiple ground telephones connected to a wireless communication system. Furthermore, it should be understood that several different types of communication devices can be connected to a given network. For example, the net may include multiple terrestrial telephones and multiple personal computers connected to a personal or corporate network. The network includes a wireless communication network and a distributed computer network.
【0026】
In system 10, the transmission right is defined. Transmission rights generally allow only a single user to transmit information to other net members at a given time. Whether a transmission right is granted or denied to a net member requesting this transmission right is determined based on whether or not the transmission right is assigned to another net member when the request from the net member is received. The right. The processing of permission and disapproval of transmission requests is known as arbitrage. Other arbitrage schemes evaluate factors such as the priority level assigned to each CD to determine if the requesting net member has been granted transmission rights.
【0027】
To participate in System 10, each communication device 14,16,18,20 has the ability to request transmission rights from the controller, or communication manager 32. The communication manager 32 generally manages the net operation in real time. The communication manager 32 can be any type of computer device as long as it has at least one processor and memory. In one embodiment, the communications manager 32 is a Sun Netra T1 (Registered Commercial Code) workstation.
【0028】
The communication manager 32 forms a connection for each communication device to form one call group, the net. Communication managers have various features in hardware and software that can be configured in different ways to adapt to different applications. In general, communication managers have real-time, management, and authentication actions on the net, push-to-talk request arbitrage, maintenance and distribution of net membership and registration lists, and required systems, as well as overall control of the net status. Provides the ability to set up and tear down calls and manage network resources. In addition, the communications manager 32 maintains a list of nets defined as either unsafe or secure. The secure net is due to the encryption provided by the individual CDs. This gives authentication and monitors for eavesdropping. Encryption for a secure net is based on end-to-end principles. This means that encryption and decryption are done on each CD. Communication manager 32 generally operates without knowledge of security algorithms, keys, and policies.
【0029】
If permission is granted by the service provider, the communications manager 32 performs remote management via either the communication system service provider, the net member, or both. The communication manager 32 can receive the net definition via an external management interface. For example, a net member requests a management action through a service provider or management net function through a defined system such as a management server corresponding to the management interface of communication manager 32 or a security manager operated by the member. be able to. Communication manager 32 can authenticate to higher commercial standards on any attempt to establish or modify the net.
【0030】
The communication manager 32 is one of, for example, a central billing log server 34, a net database 36, and a profile module 38, in order to manage the information corresponding to each net member as well as the correspondence to each defined net. Manage the above database and server. The central billing log server 34 collects and processes data related to billing to the user for participation in the net. The net database 36 collects and processes data that associates net members with the net. The profile module 38 collects and processes net member and / or net related data.
【0031】
As shown in FIG. 2, the central billing log server 34, for example, for each net member over a given time period, such as a monthly billing cycle, provides credentials and actual participation in a net or group communication session. Track and process with time. For example, detailed log information of each user such as which communication device is active on the net, how long it is, where it is, and when and how long each CD has been a speaker or listener is managed. .. For example, such data can be collected in activity log 48. The activity log 48 is used to collect and manage data related to the reception of information messages, such as the number of information messages received in a given time period and the total number of information messages heard by each net member. Will be done. Further, the central billing log server 34 includes a billing module 50. Billing module 50 includes hardware, software, memory, and a program that generates a fee for each net member for a given billing period. The billing module 50 includes other types of tables and programs, as well as a combination of various tables that associate active net talk time and / or listening time with charges. It also has various tables that associate the number of received information messages and / or the time received and heard of the information messages with the discount rate. Furthermore, the total of the program plan with the given participation time for the cost given to each net member, the cost for joining one or more nets, and the net plan associated with each net member. It has a program that compares actual online participation with permitted plan net participation to determine fees. Other methods may also be applied to determine the charges to net users associated with participating in net and / or group communication sessions.
【0032】
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the net database 36 includes member information 52 for each net member. This member information, in addition to other types of information that facilitates member participation on the net, includes usernames, account numbers, phone or dial numbers associated with member CDs, and mobile IDs assigned to CDs. Number, current member status such as whether the member is actually on the net, priority code to determine how to assign transmission rights, data phone number associated with the CD, IP associated with the CD It has the address, URL, and display information of the net that the member is allowed to communicate with. Further, the net database 36 includes net information 54. This net information includes, for example, authentication information of each CD related to each net, authentication information of operation characteristics on the net such as restrictions on participation in the net, restriction information on the total number of net participants, net sponsors and /. Or the authentication information of the administrator or creator, the authentication information of whether the net is operated in the paid mode or the sponsor mode, the authentication information of the approved external management device that can change the characteristics of the net and / or the number of members, etc. Is.
【0033】
Other relevant information may also be stored by the profile module 38 in relation to each net and / or net member. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the profile module 38 stores profile data 56 associated with each net member or each net. The profile data 56 includes, for example, information collected from each user or net user during registration or question processing, or information associated with each user via, for example, activity log 48. For example, if an end user registers his or her CD for participation in a group communication session or participation in a given net, a series of questions will be displayed that require an answer. The answer to this question can be forced or forced to authenticate to access the system, to authenticate to join the net, or to continue to join the net like a real-time question. It is done voluntarily. For example, profile data 56 may also include any combination of group information and individual net member information. This combination includes, for example, personal preference information, preferences, hobbies, group or individual topics or focus, market information, socioeconomic information, family information, personal information, purchasing habit information, credit information of synthetic groups or individual members. , Group participation information, communication device usage information, and other types of information that are related to and may have values. This can, for example, help manage information messages to net members or nets such as target markets, help system operators make access decisions, or help net group callers in membership decisions. Contains information. In another embodiment, for example, the profile data 56 stores and retains a part of the member information 52 and the net information 54 in the net database 36.
【0034】
Further, the profile module 38 includes a profile generator 58 that compiles, analyzes, and classifies profile data 56 associated with each net member or each group / net. The profile generator 58 may generate additional profile data 56 for each net member or net based on the analysis of the given profile data or activity log data. For example, the profile generator 58 may include software, hardware, firmware, etc. for displaying a registration request or question to the user, collecting answers to the question, and compiling them into profile data 56. Further, for example, the software of the profile generation unit 58 analyzes the given profile data and divides or classifies it into categories. It also associates the given profile data with a net member or a predetermined category or classification associated with the net. The characterization of the given profile data 56 can form additional profile data associated with the net or net user. Alternatively, the profile generator 58, like other information associated with the use of the communication device, as well as other information associated with the use of the communication device, such as the user position determined by the GPS associated with each communication device, may be grouped or individually. Get activity log 48 for user. Then, it compiles, analyzes, and generates profile data 56 based on this information. In other words, the profile generator 58 can acquire and analyze any data associated with an individual user or group / net. This is to characterize the data and associate the result with the user or group as part of profile data 56, for example, so that the user or group is targeted for delivery of informational messages with matching characteristics. ..
【0035】
As shown in FIGS. 1, 5, and 6, the information message server 12 stores a plurality of information messages 60 in the message module 28. Further, the distribution manager 62 in the distribution module 30 selects a predetermined information message and distributes it to the net or a net member based on the distribution characteristic 64. As shown in FIG. 5, the message module 28 includes a database that stores a plurality of informational messages 60 and stores the message characteristics 66 associated with each message. Each informational message 60 is voice data, audio data, alphanumeric data, media data such as video, combinations thereof, and replicable and / or transmitted over the communication network defined herein. Can include other types of data that can be included. Preferably, each informational message 60 is pre-recorded for each member of the net to be stored later, substantially simultaneously or instantaneously, in other words, for real-time delivery in an active group communication session. It is a type of media. For example, the plurality of informational messages may include advertisements, announcements, and up-to-date information. The latest information includes, for example, news-related items, traffic reports, weather information, educational information, and the like. In addition, each information message 60 has an associated duration, time cycle, or execution length. Although not required, each informational message 60 is generally associated with one or more message characteristics 66. Message characteristic 66 contains data associated with a special informational message 60 that defines, classifies, and characterizes an informational message. Thus, the message characteristic 66 is similar to the profile data 56 associated with each net member or net. For example, the message characteristic 66 may include a timing situation, such as a time-sensitive message, or a time-sensitive message with a predetermined timing for delivery, that is, a time-sensitive metric. In addition, message characteristic 66 is topical Can contain data that defines the subject of the message. The title of the message here can be used to target the user or the net who is interested in the content of the message. For example, an informational message containing an advertisement for a car dealer has a message characteristic that associates the message with a car, a driver, or the like. This message is then matched with a group net with a congestion time talk group with similar profile data that associates the group with the message.
【0036】
As shown in FIG. 6, the distribution module 30 includes a distribution manager 62. The delivery manager 62 is configured to deliver information messages to the net and net members based on the delivery characteristic 64. Delivery manager 62 applies delivery characteristics 64 to monitor the activity of the net and / or net members and determine when to deliver informational messages, after which it selects specific informational messages to deliver as needed. It has the hardware and software to do it. Delivery characteristic 64 applies the information message or to a particular net or net member to determine when and / or which information message should be delivered. It has a set of predetermined instructions. The delivery characteristic 64 includes any one or a combination of the time cycle, the timing status or time sensitivity of the information message, and the matching. The time cycle referred to here is a time cycle after the last information message is delivered or after the group communication session is initialized. Matching here is matching between information message characteristics and profile data of the net or net members. Delivery manager 62 monitors or receives reports of group activity. Then, the group session is interrupted, and the information message is randomly delivered to the net based on the duration of the group session or the timing status of the message. Alternatively, the delivery manager 62 can selectively deliver the information message to the net by associating the net with the information message based on the matching between the profile data 56 and the message characteristic 66. To determine the match, the delivery module 30 accesses the message module 28 and the profile module 38, and in order to deliver the given information message, the message characteristics of the given information message and the given net or net.
【0037】
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the method 70 for distributing information within the group communication system uses the system 10 (FIG. 1). That is, it receives a request from a user or group originator via a communication device and initiates a group call or group communication session (block 72). For example, a user or group caller contacts a communications manager by dialing a predetermined number on a radiotelephone. Here, the predetermined number is associated with the software in the communication manager to initialize the group communication session. In addition, the communication manager receives a group configuration instruction from the user so that the parameters of the group communication session can be established (block 74). Group communication session parameters set by the user are, for example, sponsor mode selection, billing mode selection, group or session naming, preferred title description, or topic specification discussed during the group or session. including. Sponsored mode includes group communication sessions in which a user or group originator wants to be sponsored or funded by an entity outside the communication net, rather than being charged entirely to each net participant. For example, in the sponsor mode, the information message stored in the information message server is automatically delivered to the net members during the group communication session. Also, each net member will be reduced in session participation costs based on the number of informational messages they receive and hear. In this case, the entity associated with each information message pays for the information message delivered to the net. Here, the fee paid by the entity is paid for the cost of the group communication session for each net member. The billing mode includes a mode of a group communication session in which each net member is charged directly for joining the group session. Not always needed, but common
【0038】
In addition, this method receives additional communication device credentials. This forms a communication net and participates in a group communication session (block 76). For example, a user or group originator may select a group of predefined communication devices, also known as communication nets. Alternatively, the user may create an ad hoc group or communication net. Alternatively, the user may select some combination of predefined groups and individual communication devices. The communication net can be selected from a predefined list of nets or from a user / communication device list such as a phone book or a directory service stored within a user's communication device or communication manager. This method may include ensuring that a user profile containing profile data exists for an authenticated user or for a communication device connected to a communication net (block 78). For example, the communication manager accesses the profile module and verifies the existence of profile data associated with each of the authenticated users or communication devices. In the unlikely event that a user profile does not exist, the selected user will be instructed to set his own profile (block 80). A user who is authenticated without a profile sets his or her profile in various ways by accessing the communication manager, answering profile questions delivered by the profile module, and so on (block 82). For example, an authenticated user is used, for example, using a radiotelephone network with a radiotelephone, or a computer network with a personal computer, via a management server, or to communicate with a communications manager. Respond to profile requests for its own communication device by other means. If the profile question is not complete, the authenticated user will be assigned to billing mode. Lock 84). Once the authenticated user establishes a user profile, the system determines and assigns this mode to the group call to associate with the authenticated user (block 86). For example, the user authorizes a mode that disables the group mode established in the group settings. The reverse is also true. The communications manager then adds the authenticated user to the group or net (block 88). If the recognized user does not establish a profile, as described above, this recognized user is associated with the billing mode (block 84). The communications manager then adds this recognized user to the group or net (block 88). In an embodiment of the invention, the communication group or net requires that all members have the same mode, i.e., a billing mode or a sponsor mode. Or conversely, they are required to have different modes. For example, if the net consists of members associated with both billing mode and sponsor mode, does the communications manager require sponsor mode members to receive informational messages before joining a group session? , Or interrupt the group session from delivering informational messages to these members. In the unlikely event that an informational message is pre-delivered, the communications manager will track the group session length of the member and evaluate the average group session length to determine the number and length of the informational messages, thus sponsoring. Pre-deliver to mode members. In addition, the communications manager tracks each individual member group session and received informational messages and pre-deliveres some informational messages to each member based on the individual statistics associated with each member. Whether group mode or individually authenticated mode has priority is a system, group, or individual user profile.
【0039】
Once the entire group is authenticated, the profile module determines the group profile (block 90). For example, a group profile has a hybrid characteristic of groups based on profile data associated with each individual user. This individual profile data includes data based on the profile data given individually or generated and received by the profile module according to a predetermined set of instructions, for example as a user profile program. Similarly, group profile data is based on user profile data generated, received and generated by a profile module according to another set of predetermined instructions, such as a group profile program. In addition, after authenticating the entire group, the group call is initialized by the communication manager. The communications manager sends the visitor to an authenticated user and asks this user to join a group communications session (block 92). For example, this visit may include information such as group caller credentials, other group members, configuration information such as modes, and authentication of a topic or subject of interest. Each authenticated user then responds to the request and, if not complete, provides profile data to participate in sponsor mode. The communication manager initializes the group session by receiving the first permission of the present invention (block 94). A group session includes at least the session originator and one other communication device. If the group session is a sponsored mode session, or if individual participants are associated with sponsored mode, the group session is monitored and informational messages are delivered to one or more net members (block). 96). As described above, the information message is delivered according to predetermined delivery characteristics. This delivery characteristic is the time cycle, time sensitivity, and ma Includes one or a combination of thatching. Here, the time cycle is the time cycle since the last information message was delivered, the time sensitivity is the time sensitivity of the information message, and the matching is the matching between the information message characteristic and the profile characteristic of the net or net member. Matching between. For example, at the time when the information message is delivered, the communication manager makes the best transmission to the information message server so that the transmission request by the information server to deliver the information message invalidates all other transmission requests. Give priority. By doing so, once the pre-existing transmission priority net member terminates communication at the specified time, the information message server acquires the transmission priority and transmits a predetermined information message. , Insert the message into the group communication session. Instead, it may be accompanied by a time-sensitive informational message, such as an emergency message. In this case, the communication manager terminates the priority of the communication device in the middle of communication in order to allow the information message server to deliver the emergency message to the net. In addition, the system monitors the reception of each information message by each communication device (block 98). For example, the system tracks the receipt of informational messages and associates this data, including, for example, the number of messages received and the associated time period, with each communication device in the log. Then, once the transmission of the information message is completed, the group session continues in the usual manner. The communication manager gives the information message server the highest transmission priority. By doing so, once the pre-existing transmission priority net member terminates communication at the specified time, the information message server acquires the transmission priority and transmits a predetermined information message. , Insert the message into the group communication session. Instead, it may be accompanied by a time-sensitive informational message, such as an emergency message. In this case, the communication manager terminates the priority of the communication device in the middle of communication in order to allow the information message server to deliver the emergency message to the net. In addition, the system monitors the reception of each information message by each communication device (block 98). For example, the system tracks the receipt of informational messages and associates this data, including, for example, the number of messages received and the associated time period, with each communication device in the log. Then, once the transmission of the information message is completed, the group session continues in the usual manner. The communication manager gives the information message server the highest transmission priority. By doing so, once the pre-existing transmission priority net member terminates communication at the specified time, the information message server acquires the transmission priority and transmits a predetermined information message. , Insert the message into the group communication session. Instead, it may be accompanied by a time-sensitive informational message, such as an emergency message. In this case, the communication manager terminates the priority of the communication device in the middle of communication in order to allow the information message server to deliver the emergency message to the net. In addition, the system monitors the reception of each information message by each communication device (block 98). For example, the system tracks the receipt of informational messages and associates this data, including, for example, the number of messages received and the associated time period, with each communication device in the log. Then, once the transmission of the information message is completed, the group session continues in the usual manner. Associate with Then, once the transmission of the information message is completed, the group session continues in the usual manner. Associate with Then, once the transmission of the information message is completed, the group session continues in the usual manner.
【0040】
A group session is when a group originator, or in some cases any net member, sends a predetermined transmission signal to a communications manager, or simply by a person hanging up at the end, or by joining a group session. Can be terminated by terminating (block 100). In addition, based on the monitoring and logging of each user's participation in the group session and the reception of informational messages, the communication manager generates billing information associated with the end user or net member participating in the group communication session. Then, the communication manager performs discount processing based on the reception of the information message by the net member and / or the net (block 102). The invoice is then sent electronically over the communication network or physically by a postal delivery service such as a post office to the relevant net member. Typical invoice generation and receipt services are utilized when provided by group calls and informational message reception data according to the present invention.
【0041】
Thus, the communication device establishes a group communication session between a member of the net connected to the communication network, including at least the wireless network, and the distributed computer network. The communications manager monitors or receives reports of group activity and randomly or selectively delivers informational messages to the net. Netmember communications and informational messages are datagrams formatted according to Internet protocols, such as voice over the IP protocol. Random delivery of informational messages can be based, for example, on the duration of a group session or the timing of the message. Selective delivery of informational messages is based, for example, on the relationship between the net and a selected one of a plurality of informational messages. Here, the plurality of informational messages are based on matching between the corresponding profile data and the message characteristics. For example, to determine matching, a communication manager or information message server accesses a message module and a profile module, and a given information message is set to determine the goal of delivering the given information message to the net or net members. Compares the message characteristics of a given net or net member profile characteristics. Then, the participation of net members in the group communication session and the reception of their information messages are monitored and logged. Then, an appropriate amount of money is charged according to a predetermined billing parameter. Therefore, the systems and methods of the present invention provide the delivery of informational messages within a group communication system.
【0042】
The above description in the disclosed examples will allow any person skilled in the art to utilize or utilize the present invention. Various variations to these examples are also apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein also apply to other embodiments that do not deviate from the gist or scope of the invention. Can be applied. As described above, the present invention is not limited to the examples shown above, but is intended to correspond to a wide range that is consistent with the principles and novel features described herein.
[Simple explanation of drawings]
【0043】
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an embodiment of a system that distributes information within a group communication system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a central billing log server and its components corresponding to the system shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a database corresponding to the system shown in FIG. 1 and its components.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a profile module and its components corresponding to the system shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a message module and its components corresponding to the system shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a distribution module corresponding to the system shown in FIG. 1 and related components.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of a method of distributing information in a group communication system.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of a method of distributing information in a group communication system.
[Explanation of symbols]
【0044】
10 ... system, 12 ... information message server, 14,16,18,20 ... communication device, 22 ... communication network, 24 ... distributed computer network, 26 ... wireless communication Network, 28 ... Message Module, 30 ... Delivery Module, 32 ... Communication Manager, 34 ... Central Billing Log Server, 36 ... Net Database, 38 ... Profile Module, 40 ... Management server, 42 ... wireless network, 44 ... satellite network, 46 ... public switching telephone network, 48 ... activity log, 50 ... billing module, 52 ... member information, 54 .. .Net information, 56 ... profile data, 58 ... profile generator, 60 ... information message, 62 ... delivery manager, 64 ... delivery characteristics, 66 ... message characteristics
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Titles2
- Japanese
- グループ通信システム内の情報配信システムおよび方法
- English
- Information distribution systems and methods within group communication systems
Classification
- CPC, 5
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- IPC, 5
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- Zimbabwe
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