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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) transm

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).

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [38.]38. A messaging unit for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising:a sensor operable to generate information;a processor coupled to the sensor and operable to receive information generated by the sensor, the processor furth

[ What is claimed is:] [38.]38. A messaging unit for data messaging using a cellular telephone network by issuing a feature request, comprising:a sensor operable to generate information;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 data digits that represent information generated by the sensor; anda cellular transceiver operable to communicate the feature request using the cellular telephone network without opening a voice channel.