Intelligent network signaling using an open system protocol
US6782004B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q3/0025
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communication system utilizes an open system network protocol, such as the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), to transport Intelligent Network signaling messages from an SS7 network to a service provider which is not directly linked to the SS7 network. A gateway/bridge is provided between the SS7 network and a network which operates in accordance with an Internet protocol to transform Internet protocol messages, such as TCP/IP format messages, into SS7 format, and vice versa. In this way, an Internet protocol network may be used to transport Intelligent Network signaling messages between an SS7 network and a non-SS7 network service provider.
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