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Generic call server and method of converting signaling protocols

  • US 6,963,583 B1
  • Filed: 09/29/2000
  • Issued: 11/08/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A generic call server in a telecommunications network for performing call-control functions and interfacing between any two network components selected from a plurality of network components that utilize a plurality of different signaling protocols, said call server comprising:

  • a Generic Call-control State Machine (GCSM) that performs call-control functions that are common to all of the protocols; and

    a plurality of external signaling systems that interface between the GCSM and the selected network components and perform call-control functions that are specific to each protocol.

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