Abstract: A method and system for optimizing telecommunications network resources using a feedback control system. In particular, a call screening device is used in conjunction with a signal switching point to accept or reject incoming phone calls based on far-end capacities of terminating carriers or invalid calling codes in the calling numbers as indicated by signaling messages from terminating carriers.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 2003
Date of Patent:
November 4, 2008
Assignee:
Arbinet-theexchange, Inc.
Inventors:
Tom Spragle, Sergio Nirenberg, Norris M. Hall, Guillermo Bodnar