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System and method for call routing through a data network

US7502458B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 4, 2002
Grant dateMar 10, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2215/92
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In some embodiments, the present invention provides a distributed monitoring, evaluation and routing (“DiMER”) system capable of active management of data network-based telephony. Such a system, and data network-based telephony incorporating the same, advantageously routes calls to meet call quality standards, connection speed and/or cost goals, among other targets. To meet such quality standards, the system incorporates preferences with periodically obtained call-related data and analysis, and revises call routing, as appropriate, by shifting or reallocating call traffic between available terminating gateways (based on their performance and caller preferences).

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