Patents Assigned to LHS Group, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6697475
    Abstract: An operating system independent distributed self-contained dynamic logic system is disclosed. The dynamic logic system enables EO functionality in small edge routers or programmable switches which serve a small population of users instead of the rather large population typically served by a 5ESS or DSM100 central office switch. A disclosed method provides the capability for EO switch enhanced functionality that is programmable from a remote location The dynamic logic system may be implemented across several elements, including a subscriber database called a Service Control Point (SCP), a computer called a Service Management Point (SMP) for controlling and distributing programmable logic to implement EO features, and an Edge Switching Point (ESP) for interacting with a physical device (telephone/data endpoint). The dynamic logic system may be introduced at the “intercept” layer between the physical edge switching point device, typically a telephone interface, and a routing network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Assignee: LHS Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. MeLampy, Todd Sherer, Biao Ren, Robert Penfield