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Method and system for processing call setup messages using call attributes

  • US 7,920,684 B2
  • Filed: 05/03/2005
  • Issued: 04/05/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/11/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for processing calls based on call attributes, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving, by a call screening processor, signaling messages related to a call setup message transmitted by an originating switch, the signaling messages including at least basic network information comprising at least a number dialed and information relating to the originating switch;

    identifying, by the call screening processor, call attributes of the call setup message based on the basic network information and information stored in a database;

    determining, by the call screening processor, a rule applicable to the call attributes of the call setup message; and

    processing the call setup message according to the rule determined to be applicable to the call attributes.

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