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System for handling large blocks of special number calls in a telecommunications network

  • US 6,215,866 B1
  • Filed: 10/10/1997
  • Issued: 04/10/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for operating a communication network including a destination switch to provide an NXX-XXXX from a dialed number to a destination wherein the communication network is configured with a translation number that comprises a destination code and the XXXX and the destination switch is configured with the NXX, the method comprising:

  • receiving a call to the dialed number and translating the dialed number into the translation number;

    using the translation number to route the call and the translation number over the communication network to the destination switch;

    using the XXXX from the translation number to obtain the NXX in the destination switch; and

    outputting the NXX-XXXX from the destination switch to the destination.

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