Patent ID: 8787918
Filing Date: 2014-07-22
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for sending data to a mobile telecommunication network for transmission over the network, the method comprising: providing original data that comprises multiple portions of data having at least two types; processing the original data, the processing comprising splitting and converting the original data into processed data and preparing a split description, the split description containing information about the structure of the original data, the processed data comprising at least a first portion of data having a first type and a converted portion of data obtained by converting at least one portion of the original data to a second type, wherein the network is configured to charge fees at a first rate for transmitting data of the first type and fees at a second rate for transmitting data of the second type, wherein the first rate is more expensive than the second rate; and sending the processed data and the split description to the network for transmission over the network such that at least the converted portion of the original data will be charged at the second rate; wherein said providing, processing, and sending are performed by a processor.