Telephone number simplification for VoIP networks
US9838439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M15/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A telecommunications network includes a network service computing device and a host routing device. The host routing device includes a switch. The host routing device is coupled with a remote network and a PSTN. The remote network is coupled to a plurality of communication devices. The network service computing device is in communication with a database. The database includes a plurality of tags associated with VoIP lines. The tags identify the physical location where a plurality of VoIP lines are being operated. The tags determine routing and billing of calls made from each of the VoIP lines. Using a tag as a main routing identifier, instead of just an actual phone number, increases the probability that calls made from the VoIP line are properly routed and correctly billed through the telecommunications network.
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