Method and apparatus for backhaul of telecommunications signaling protocols over packet-switching networks
US6680952B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M7/009
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A generic backhaul protocol is provided for passing telecommunication signaling messages according to multiple signaling protocols between a gateway and a media gateway controller. A message in accordance with the generic backhaul protocol includes a message header that indicates the signaling protocol and/or the channel being used on the gateway. The message also includes a message body that contains a protocol data unit encapsulating signaling data in accordance with a signaling protocol.
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