System and method for automated provisioning of inter-provider internet protocol telecommunication services
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1. A telecommunications system for provisioning an inter-provider internet protocol (IP) service, comprising:
- a first network associated with a first service provider, said first network having a plurality of resources;
a second network associated with a second service provider, said second network having a plurality of resources, said second network being operable to receive a request for the inter-provider IP service;
means for determining real-time availability of first ones of the plurality of resources of said first network needed for the inter-provider IP service and real-time availability of second ones of the plurality of resources of said second network needed for the inter-provider IP service; and
means for automatically provisioning the inter-provider IP service using the first resources and the second resources.
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Abstract
An automated system and method to request, process, fulfill, manage and terminate an inter-provider IP service is introduced to allow the realization of an electronic inter-provider IP service, including the service definition, requisition, contracting, provisioning, management, fulfillment and settlement. The system includes an adaptive hardware infrastructure and flexible software to define business models and revenue structures that can adapt to business requirements and provide real-time information to profit centers.
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1. A telecommunications system for provisioning an inter-provider internet protocol (IP) service, comprising:
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a first network associated with a first service provider, said first network having a plurality of resources;
a second network associated with a second service provider, said second network having a plurality of resources, said second network being operable to receive a request for the inter-provider IP service;
means for determining real-time availability of first ones of the plurality of resources of said first network needed for the inter-provider IP service and real-time availability of second ones of the plurality of resources of said second network needed for the inter-provider IP service; and
means for automatically provisioning the inter-provider IP service using the first resources and the second resources. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for provisioning an inter-provider internet protocol (IP) service across at least two service providers, comprising:
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receiving a request for the inter-provider IP service;
determining real-time availability of resources of the at least two service providers needed for the inter-provider IP service; and
automatically provisioning the inter-provider IP service between the at least two service providers using the determined resources. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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