Network element routing service
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1. A method of providing a call to a telephone number, the method comprising:
- querying a first network element regarding treatment of the call;
associating the telephone number with a second network element;
routing the call to the telephone number when the first network element determines the call has been previously treated at the second network element based on an originating telephone number of the call.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for providing a call to a telephone number are disclosed. Generally a first network element is queried regarding treatment of a call. A telephone number is associated with a second network element, and the call is routed to the telephone number when the first network element determines the call has been previously treated at the second network element based on an originating telephone number of the call.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of providing a call to a telephone number, the method comprising:
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querying a first network element regarding treatment of the call;
associating the telephone number with a second network element;
routing the call to the telephone number when the first network element determines the call has been previously treated at the second network element based on an originating telephone number of the call. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer-readable storage medium comprising a set of instructions for providing a call to a telephone number, the set of instructions to direct a processor to perform acts of:
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querying a first network element regarding treatment of the call;
associating the telephone number with a second network element;
routing the call to the telephone number when the first network element determines the call has been previously treated at the second network element based on an originating telephone number of the call. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A system for providing a call to a destination address, the system comprising:
a network element operative to send a query regarding treatment of the call, to associate a destination address with a second network element; and
to route the call to the destination address when it is determined that the call has been previously treated at the second network element based on an originating address of the call.- View Dependent Claims (18)
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