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Methods and systems for auto-correlating message transfer part (MTP) priority and internet protocol (IP) type of service in converged networks

  • US 7,532,647 B2
  • Filed: 07/14/2004
  • Issued: 05/12/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of auto-correlating signaling message priority and an Internet protocol (IP) priority in a converged network environment, comprising:

  • (a) determining a priority level of a signaling message by ascertaining a value of a priority parameter in the signaling message used to indicate a priority of the signaling message in a protocol distinct from Internet Protocol;

    (b) encapsulating the signaling message in an IP packet;

    (c) setting a priority level of the IP packet based on the priority level determined for the signaling message; and

    (d) transmitting the IP packet to an IP network, wherein the signaling message comprises an SS7 message signaling unit (MSU) and wherein determining the priority level of the signaling message by ascertaining a value of a priority parameter includes determining the priority level based on a message transfer part (MTP) priority parameter.

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