Method and apparatus for linking identification data to a call in a network
US7929544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13399
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for linking caller identification data to a call that originates from a virtual private network is disclosed. Steps relating to the method receiving a call, including an identifier at a mobile switching center. The identifier would identify a termination point that initiated the call. The method also includes accessing a database with call identification information in response to a trigger and linking the call with caller identification data via the identifier. The method could also include that the call is received from a cellular VPN. The system implementing the method would include a database having stored within caller identification data corresponding to an identifier, a mobile switching center configured to receive the call from a VPN and an application server configured to access the database and link the call.
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