Systems and methods for providing visibility to SS7 integrated on-line networks
First Claim
1. A method of monitoring a communications network carrying at least signaling information, the method comprising:
- receiving messages forming part of the signaling information in the communications network;
the messages including initiating messages and return messages sent in response to the initiating messages, each initiating and its corresponding return message forming a message set;
storing the messages in a file;
parsing the messages into their constituent message parameters; and
storing the messages along with their constituent message parameters into message tables.
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Abstract
A system and method capture data from an SS7 network and pair each invoke message with its corresponding response message. Each message is stored in a daily file as well as in a table dedicated for that particular message type. A separate file is also maintained on each MIN and holds the most current registration information for each MIN. The system and method support four different types of queries: a MIN/ESN query, an active roamer query, a switch-to-switch query, and a transaction statistics query. The MIN/ESN query provides roaming activity on a specific MIN or ESN while the active roamer query provides information on all roamers in a serving market. The switch-to-switch query reveals messaging at one switch or between two switches. The statistics query provides data to a provider on all of its subscribers roaming in foreign networks or on all phones within its own network. The system has a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for displaying information on each message in an easy and convenient manner. The details of a record are displayed in a tabular format with each tab holding data for a group of parameters.
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38 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring a communications network carrying at least signaling information, the method comprising:
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receiving messages forming part of the signaling information in the communications network;
the messages including initiating messages and return messages sent in response to the initiating messages, each initiating and its corresponding return message forming a message set;
storing the messages in a file;
parsing the messages into their constituent message parameters; and
storing the messages along with their constituent message parameters into message tables. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A computer-readable medium for storing software for use in performing a method of monitoring a communications network carrying at least signaling information, the method comprising:
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receiving messages forming part of the signaling information in the communications network;
the messages including initiating messages and return messages sent in response to the initiating messages, each initiating and its corresponding return message forming a message set;
storing the messages in a file;
parsing the messages into their constituent message parameters; and
storing the messages along with their constituent message parameters into message tables. - View Dependent Claims (36)
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37. A system for use with a communications network carrying at least signaling information, the system for use in monitoring the signaling information and comprising:
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a plurality of message tables; and
a parser for receiving messages and for storing the messages in the plurality of message tables with messages of different types being stored in different message tables;
wherein the parser additionally separates each message into its constituent parameters and stores the parameters into fields in its respective message table. - View Dependent Claims (38)
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