Systems and methods for alternative routing of voice over IP originated emergency calls
US8554168B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W76/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are described for routing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) originated emergency calls. Where registered location information is not available, the present invention can attempt to identify an appropriate emergency call receiving office based on available information regarding the caller's physical location. Such information can include the IP address of the caller and, where the VoIP device is a dual mode device, the location of the last cellular base station accessed by the device. Where registered location information does exist, the present invention offers methods for ensuring that the registered location information is not obsolete and in need of updating and, in some cases, providing a manual override of call routing to the caller.
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