Peering Network for Parameter-Based Routing of Special Number Calls
First Claim
1. A peering network for routing special number calls from a communications device connected to a first communications network to an answering point connected to a second communications network based on a pre-provisioned parameter regarding said communication device, said peering network comprising:
- a first gateway, a plurality of second gateways and a parameter server;
said first gateway configured to receive a voice path and said parameter from said first communications network;
said parameter server configured to deliver routing instructions to said first gateway responsive to said first gateway delivering said parameter;
said first gateway further configured to select one of said plurality of second gateways and to deliver the voice path and the routing instructions to the selected second gateway; and
said second gateway configured to connect said voice path and routing instructions to said second communications network.
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Abstract
A system and method that routes special number calls from communications devices, including VoIP communications devices, to an answering point that is selected based on a parameter. A peering network effects parameter-based routing of calls to a pre-assigned answering point, wherein the voice path and the signaling paths are set up simultaneously. A gateway in the peering network is connected to the service provider switch and receives special number calls. The gateway queries a pre-provisioned parameter server that determines call routing information for the particular communications device. The gateway then selects another gateway, or, optionally, a selective router access provider network, based on the routing information and delivers the call thereto. The other gateway or selective router access provider network is connected to a router in the destination network and delivers the call and the call parameters to the router.
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1. A peering network for routing special number calls from a communications device connected to a first communications network to an answering point connected to a second communications network based on a pre-provisioned parameter regarding said communication device, said peering network comprising:
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a first gateway, a plurality of second gateways and a parameter server;
said first gateway configured to receive a voice path and said parameter from said first communications network;
said parameter server configured to deliver routing instructions to said first gateway responsive to said first gateway delivering said parameter;
said first gateway further configured to select one of said plurality of second gateways and to deliver the voice path and the routing instructions to the selected second gateway; and
said second gateway configured to connect said voice path and routing instructions to said second communications network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 26)
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16. A peering network for routing special number calls from a communications device connected to a first communications network to an answering point connected to a second communications network based on a pre-provisioned parameter regarding said communication device, said peering network comprising:
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a first gateway, a session border controller, a plurality of second gateways and a parameter server;
said session border controller configured to receive a voice path and said parameter from said first communications network;
said parameter server configured to deliver routing instructions to said session border controller responsive to said session border controller delivering said parameter;
said session border controller further configured to deliver the voice path and the routing instructions to said first gateway;
said first gateway configured to select one of said plurality of second gateways and to deliver the voice path and the routing instructions to the selected second gateway; and
said second gateway configured to connect said voice path and routing instructions to said second communications network. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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27. A method for operating a peering network comprising:
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receiving a call comprising a voice path and a parameter from a first network;
determining routing instructions based on said parameter;
extending said voice path through said peering network and delivering said routing instructions; and
delivering said voice path and said routing instructions to a second network. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31)
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