Bidding for telecommunications traffic
First Claim
1. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service that utilizes the first auction switch;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
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Abstract
Because of technological and regulatory changes, telecommunication service is becoming more of a commodity, with competition between service providers for traffic. The herein disclosed invention stimulates this competition and facilitates a service provider'"'"'s and a consumer'"'"'s ability to make economic choices between competing telecommunication carriers. In this method and system, telecommunication switches route calls in accordance with economic incentives (e.g., least cost routing) resulting from a bidding process between participating telecommunication carriers (Carriers), administered by a bidding service provider through operation of a central processor, a computer referred to as a bidding moderator (Moderator). Some of these switches may be provisioned to treat every call attempt presented to them as a call attempt to be routed to the low-bidding Carrier. Other switches may be capable of handling call attempts from calling parties who are customers of the Moderator'"'"'s auction service and from other calling parties who are not. Call attempts can be differentiated by such switches based on, for example, classes of service or data field indicators, with or without an association with an unique calling party identifier.
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85 Claims
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1. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service that utilizes the first auction switch;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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6. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a caller identifier and a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) confirming that the caller identifier is associated with a caller that is an authorized auction service user;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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9. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) associating the data field indicator with the auction service;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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12. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving in the first subscribing originating switch a call attempt including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service that utilizes the processed data;
c) selecting the first Carrier based on the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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13. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving in the first subscribing access tandem switch a call attempt including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service utilizing the processed data;
c) selecting the first Carrier based on the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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14. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving in the first subscribing originating switch a call attempt including a caller identifier and a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) confirming that the caller identifier is associated with a caller that is an authorized auction service user;
c) selecting the first Carrier based on the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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15. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving in the first subscribing access tandem switch a call attempt including a caller identifier and a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) confirming that the caller identifier is associated with a caller that is an authorized user of the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier based on the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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16. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving in the first subscribing originating switch a call attempt including a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) associating the data field indicator with the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier based on the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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19. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving in the first subscribing access tandem switch a call attempt, including a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) associating the data field indicator with the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier based on the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers, B) processing the economic incentive data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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20. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service that utilizes the first auction switch;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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34. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer, A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises:
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a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a caller identifier and a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) confirming that the caller identifier is associated with a caller that is an authorized user of the auction service;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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48. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in an originating switch, including a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) associating the data field indicator with the auction service;
c) routing the call attempt to the first auction switch;
d) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
e) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first auction switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first auction switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first auction switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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62. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in the first subscribing originating switch, including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service that utilizes the processed data;
c) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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63. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in the first subscribing access tandem switch, including a caller identifier;
b) associating the caller identifier with a class of service that utilizes the processed data;
c) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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64. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in the first subscribing originating switch, including a caller identifier and a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) confirming that the caller identifier is associated with a caller that is an authorized user of the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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65. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in the first subscribing access tandem switch, including a caller identifier and a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) confirming that the caller identifier is associated with a caller that is an authorized user of the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier.
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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66. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in the first subscribing originating switch, including a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) associating the data field indicator with the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing originating switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing originating switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing originating switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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76. A method for controlling a telecommunication network comprising, in a moderating computer:
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
a) receiving the call attempt in the first subscribing access tandem switch, including a data field indicator associated with the auction service;
b) associating the data field indicator with the auction service;
c) selecting the first Carrier on the basis of the processed data; and
d) routing the call attempt to the first Carrier. - View Dependent Claims (77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85)
- A) collecting economic incentive data from each Carrier of a plurality of telecommunications Carriers and user-specific data from a plurality of users, B) processing the economic incentive data and user-specific data, C) distributing at least a portion of the economic incentive data to at least a portion of the plurality of telecommunications Carriers, and D) distributing processed data to at least a first subscribing access tandem switch equipped to implement an auction service, thereby enabling the first subscribing access tandem switch to select a first Carrier of the plurality of telecommunication Carriers for a call attempt presented to the first subscribing access tandem switch, based on an economic choice, wherein the method further comprises;
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