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Provision of distributed call handling over a plurality of network nodes

  • US 5,970,416 A
  • Filed: 07/31/1996
  • Issued: 10/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/31/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of providing distributed call handling over a plurality of network nodes, wherein each of the plurality of network nodes is capable of handling one or more of a plurality of call model elements from a call model, comprising the steps of:

  • A) selecting at least two of the plurality of network nodes over which to distribute a plurality of call model elements, yielding at least two selected network nodes, wherein at least one of the at least two selected network nodes is not a repeater;

    B) assigning each of the plurality of call model elements to the at least two selected network nodes, yielding a call model assignment; and

    C) using the call model assignment to process a call in response to a call request.

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