PEERING NETWORK FOR PARAMETER-BASED ROUTING OF SPECIAL NUMBER CALLS
First Claim
1. A peering network for parameter-based routing of special number calls comprising:
- a parameter server configured to determine a path through said peering network based on a parameter;
a first gateway configured to receive a special number call from a communications device connected to a service provider network responsive to said parameter server;
a call transport network connected to said first gateway and configured to transport said call through said peering network responsive to said parameter server; and
a second gateway connected to said call transport network and a special number answering point and configured to receive said call from said call transport network and deliver said call to said special number answering point responsive to said parameter server.
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Abstract
A system and method that routes special number calls from 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 based on the routing information and delivers the call to the other gateway. The other gateway is connected to a router in the destination network and delivers the call and the call parameters to the router.
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20 Claims
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1. A peering network for parameter-based routing of special number calls comprising:
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a parameter server configured to determine a path through said peering network based on a parameter;
a first gateway configured to receive a special number call from a communications device connected to a service provider network responsive to said parameter server;
a call transport network connected to said first gateway and configured to transport said call through said peering network responsive to said parameter server; and
a second gateway connected to said call transport network and a special number answering point and configured to receive said call from said call transport network and deliver said call to said special number answering point responsive to said parameter server. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for delivering a special number call comprising:
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receiving a special number call from a service provider network at a peering network;
routing said special number call through said peering network based on a parameter associated with said call; and
delivering said special number call to a special number answering point. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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