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Voice over data telecommunications network architecture

  • US 6,614,781 B1
  • Filed: 11/20/1998
  • Issued: 09/02/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transmitting voice information over a packet-switched data network, the method comprising:

  • receiving a signaling message associated with a telecommunications call requested between a caller at an origination location to a callee at a termination location, wherein the caller requests connection of the telecommunications call by dialing a termination call number associated with the termination location;

    querying a customer profile database using a customer look-up key contained in the signaling message;

    extracting from the customer profile database a plan for servicing telecommunications calls requested by the caller, wherein the plan specifies at least one process to be performed in response to reception of the signaling message;

    implementing the plan;

    analyzing the termination call number to determine a termination gateway servicing the termination location; and

    connecting the requested telecommunications call between an origination gateway servicing the origination location and the termination gateway.

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