Method and network for providing access to an information network
First Claim
1. A method of providing access to an information network, comprising the steps of:
- a) receiving a plurality of calls initiated by a plurality of computers at a plurality of central offices;
b) triggering on the plurality of calls; and
c) forwarding the plurality of calls to a hub switch.
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Abstract
An intelligent network for providing access to an information network (80) has a number of central office switches (64, 82). Each central office switch (64, 82) is capable of receiving a call to a centrex telephone number and transmitting a query. A service control point (70) is coupled to the central office switches (64, 82) by a SS7 signal link (66). The service control point receives the query and transmits a response to the central office switch (64, 82). A hub switch (75) is coupled to the central office switches (64, 82) and receives the call. The hub switch (75) contains a digital trunk service (76) that combines the call with a number of other calls to form a data stream. The data stream is then transmitted to an information network node (80).
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9 Claims
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1. A method of providing access to an information network, comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving a plurality of calls initiated by a plurality of computers at a plurality of central offices;
b) triggering on the plurality of calls; and
c) forwarding the plurality of calls to a hub switch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of providing access to an information network, comprising the steps of:
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a) receiving a call from one of a plurality of centrex telephone numbers at a central office;
b) transmitting an information analyzed message to a service control point;
c) determining a trigger type at the service control point;
d) when the trigger type is a custom dialing plan access code, determining a destination number at the service control point;
e) routing the call to a hub switch; and
f) aggregating the call with a plurality of calls to form a data stream. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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