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System and method for interconnecting different SS7 network domains

US7263111B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2002
Grant dateAug 28, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q3/0045
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for interconnecting two network domains operable to transport SS7 traffic of different types. A gateway disposed between a first network domain and a second network domain includes a generic Interworking functionality that is operable to effectuate an MTP2-based relay linkage between a first MTP2 interface and a second MTP2 interface. A first link segment is established between the gateway's first MTP2 interface and an equivalent interface in the first network domain's end node. A second link segment is established between the gateway's second MTP2 interface and a corresponding equivalent interface in the second network domain's end node. Thereafter, the relay linkage coupling the link segments is established for facilitating MTP2 traffic therebetween.

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