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Method for testing an assigned location routing number (LRN)

US7643616B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2006
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/42297
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for testing an assigned Location Routing Number (LRN) that is assigned to a first switch is provided according to the invention. The method includes in the first switch generating a LRN test telephone call to a second switch. The LRN test telephone call is targeted to the LRN assigned to the first switch. The method further includes indicating that the LRN is being incorrectly routed in the second switch if the first switch does not receive the LRN test telephone call back from the second switch. The method further includes indicating that the LRN is being correctly routed in the second switch if the first switch receives the LRN test telephone call back from the second switch.

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