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Method of connecting a plurality of virtual networks

  • US 5,917,899 A
  • Filed: 12/17/1996
  • Issued: 06/29/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of connecting a plurality of virtual networks, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving a plurality of digits at a first service switching point in a first local access and transport area;

    (b) sending a query from the first service switching point to a switching control point;

    (c) when the plurality of digits result in a call that is an interLATA call, sending a response from the switching control point to the first service switching point that contains a routing instruction to a first hub service switching point;

    (d) routing the interLATA call from the first service switching point to the first hub service switching point;

    (e) transmitting an initial address message to the first hub service switching point;

    (f) sending a second query to the switching control point from the first hub service switching point;

    (g) receiving a second response from the switching control point; and

    (h) routing the interLATA call over a tie line to a second hub service switching point in a second local access and transport area.

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