Abstract: According to the invention, a method and apparatus are disclosed for hybrid network call delivery routing using a serving switching element point code and temporary destination location number. Using a hybrid system as taught by the present invention, existing communications network can be migrated to advantageously use point code call routing. Moreover, the disclosed hybrid methodology does not require end-to-end use of point code routing. Rather, a provider's network can transition the heavily trafficked network elements to reduce overhead and costs, while less heavily used network elements can continue to use destination phone number routing or be changed to support point code routing when the cost of its migration is justified.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating normalized events from nonstandard computer telephony interface (CTI) events generated by various private exchanges or telephone switches made by various manufacturers. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention includes a processor coupled to a local interface, a memory coupled to the local interface with normalization logic stored in the memory, the normalization logic being executed by the processor. The normalization logic generates a number of normalized events relative to the operation of a call center based upon non-standard CTI events received from the specific private exchange employed. In this regard, the normalization logic includes event normalization logic to generate at least one normalized event from a non-standard CTI event.

Abstract: A signal transmission system includes a plurality of long distance signaling transfer point (L-STP) stations, each of which includes a plurality of regional signaling transfer point (R-STP) stations, each of which includes a plurality of signaling end point (SEP) stations. One of the plurality of SEP stations as an originating SEP station transmits a message to another of the plurality of SEP stations as a destination SEP station, the message having a header section including a point code of the destination SEP station as a DPC.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and apparatus for handling incoming or intra-office calls when a telephone subscriber having a POTS, (Plain Old Telephone Service) telephone instrument and line connecting that customer to a serving switch, is connected to an Internet service provider for providing communications to the Internet. The bandwidth of the customer's line is divided into a lower band for providing communications, and a higher band for transmitting signaling and control information. When an incoming or intra-office call is received while the customer is connected to the Internet, the signal channel is used to transmit information which can be displayed to the called customer providing information about the call. If the called customer wishes to answer the call, the called customer can signal over the signaling channel a request that the incoming or intra-office call be completed.

Abstract: An addition to AIN that allows SSP triggers to jump to internal SSP addresses for feature processing without a return. There is no query sent to an SCP nor the associated response message, call processing is not suspended, and there is no need for fault handling associated with the trigger.

Abstract: A system couples the public telephone network to the Internet using a number of Points-of-Presence, or PoPs, arranged between the public telephone network, or Public Switched Telephony Network PSTN, and an Internet Service Provider, or ISP. A Public Switched Packet Data Network (PSPDN) is arranged between a number of PoPs and a number of ISPs in such a way that a signal received by a PoP can be switched through to more than one ISP. The PoP can be chosen from the public telephone network—PSTN—using various numbers, in which the selected number determines which ISP is contacted through the PSPDN. The PSPDN for applying the system is executed such, that it is able to switch a signal received from an arbitrary PoP to one specific ISP.

Abstract: A system for providing automated directory look-up over multiple switching systems in a network. Multiple switching systems are connected in a network. When a first switching system receives a request for a directory look-up, the first switching system generates a message requesting a directory look-up on each of the other switching systems. The messages is then transmitted to each of the other switching systems. The other switching systems receive the request and perform a look-up for matches to an input string. Response messages containing all of the matches are then transmitted back to the first switching systems. It is then determined whether a match for the desired name was found and the call is completed.

Abstract: A hinge device of a flip type mobile telephone including a body and a flip cover with a speaker mounted thereon. In the hinge device, a hinge assembly includes a spring connector pin; a hinge shaft having at least one open end, a pair of opposite protrusions, a pair of opposite indents, and a cylindrical inner wall into which the connector pin is pressed, the shaft being movable along a rotation axis; a hinge housing having at least one open end into which the hinge shaft is inserted; guide means for enabling the hinge shaft to move rectilinearly in the hinge housing; and securing means for preventing separation of the hinge shaft from the hinge housing. The hinge device further includes a coupling member having a pair of opposite protrusions and a pair of opposite indents, for keeping in sliding surface contact with the hinge shaft; and conducting means interposed between the hinge assembly and the coupling member, for electrically connecting the speaker to a printed circuit board housed within the body.

Abstract: One-Number-Service (ONS) allows a subscriber to keep a single Directory Number when relocating to a different access point among one or more interconnected telecommunication systems. According to one aspect of the invention, a signaling packet for a call setup to a ported number is intercepted at an improved signal transfer point where a query to a database returns a new address of the exchange the number has ported to. The new address is used to update the signaling packet at the improved signal transfer point in order to set up the call to the ported exchange. According to another aspect of the invention, an improved exchange triggers to do a query to obtain the new address of the exchange the number has ported to. The new address is used to update the signaling packet at the exchange in order to set up the call to the ported exchange. Yet other aspects of the invention include combination of query and signaling packet processing at the signal transfer point and the exchange.

Abstract: A Channel Associated Signalling (CAS) compatible telecommunications node, comprises an operating program in which CAS signalling information is separated from functional behaviour information which defines the behaviour of the node. Therefore, adjustment of the operation of the node can be achieved through datafill. The CAS signalling information and the functional behaviour information are stored in mapped look-up tables in which specific signalling information is mapped to corresponding node behaviour information.

Abstract: A system and method for adding non-embedded network interface drivers to a communication switch with minimum impact on the switch. A proxy driver which presents the appearance of a network interface driver is embedded in the switch. An external hardware platform containing the non-embedded driver is connected to the proxy driver. The external hardware platform includes a proxy interface connected to the proxy driver. The proxy driver sends signals derived from the switch's internal interface to the proxy interface, which in turn replicates the switch's internal interface in the external hardware platform for controlling the non-embedded driver.

Abstract: A telephoning method, intended to facilitate possibility to offer subscribers of a telephone network/telecommunication system a novel service for preferably incoming calls/communication. According to the invention, a subscriber can, preferably by means of dial-up and/or input, preferably via an existing keypad at the telephone instrument/terminal of the subscriber, of a predetermined booking number/code be given possibility to state a desired time period for a temporary telephone number/address, the subscriber after completed ordering operation preferably receiving a verbal message related to allocated temporary telephone number/address, which during the time period facilitates preferably incoming calls/communication, preferably without influencing the possibility of incoming and outgoing calls/communication with use of the normal telephone number/address of the subscriber.

Abstract: A portable phone has a cavity at one end in which a hinge pin is rotatably mounted, with opposite ends of the hinge pin releasably secured to a flip panel rotatable between a closed position extending over part of one face of the phone, and an open position. The hinge pin includes a cam formation, and a biasing spring secured in the cavity has a bearing portion acting against the cam portion to releasably retain the flip panel in its open and closed positions. A cam retainer is mounted in the cavity to extend over the hinge pin and resist bending of the hinge pin out of a straight, axial orientation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for routing calls to communication processing centers based on an optimal destination plan. Calls are allocated on the basis of area codes, regions, or other predetermined categories to particular communication processing centers. Each communication processing center's free capacity is calculated for all time intervals and this result is used to ascertain the smallest free capacity of any time interval for each communication processing center. The calls are then reallocated through linear programming methods such that the amount of smallest free capacity is maximized in order to determine the optimal call allocation scheme.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for determining whether a CPS should employ a standard interface or an unreliable network for routing telephone calls. The invention includes a telephone call switching apparatus which includes a routing engine configured to receive a telephone call from a terminal connected to the call switching apparatus and a switching matrix connected thereto. The telephone call includes a destination code. The routing engine is configured to receive the telephone call from a terminal or trunk line, determine an unreliable network route for the telephone call based upon the destination code, and provide a message to a call manager associated with the unreliable network route (via the switching matrix). The message includes the destination code. The routing engine is also configured to receive a response from the call manager; and route the call over the unreliable route if the response is affirmative.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for allowing phone lines to be used in a bonding scheme while retaining the ability to make or receive calls on those lines without terminating the entire data transmission. When a incoming call to one of the lines in use is detected, the call is rerouted to a specially configured server. Via the Internet, this server notifies the computer using the bonding scheme and coordinates the rerouting of the data transmission to the one or more other phone lines being bonded so that the requested line can be released and made available to connect the call. When the call is completed, the line can be returned to use as part of the bonded data transmission. When an outgoing call needs to be made, the computer using the bonding scheme is notified via an electronic signal. The computer then coordinates the rerouting of the data transmission to the one or more other lines being used in the bonding scheme and releases the line for the outgoing call.

Abstract: An apparatus, method and system provide for conditional answering in multiple leg telecommunication sessions, such as in a flexible alerting service. The preferred system includes a home location register (HLR) coupled to a mobile switching center (MSC). The HLR has, stored in a memory, a plurality of secondary directory numbers associated with a primary directory number, such as an ANSI compatible pilot directory number. The MSC has an interface for receiving an incoming call leg designating the primary directory number and for processing and routing each outgoing call leg associated with each secondary directory number. Following reception of a directive from the HLR, the MSC obtains information from a calling party to create called party information. When an outgoing call leg has been conditionally answered, the MSC provides the called party information on the conditionally answered outgoing call leg.

Abstract: A method and system for providing an alternate common channel signaling system path. The alternative signaling path that does not rely on the same hardware or software that is used for a primary signaling path. The alternative signal path allows network devices on a local area network to be signaled when a primary signaling path to the local area network has failed. The alternative signaling paths may provide better fault tolerance for connecting local area networks to other external networks.

Abstract: The basic philosophy of Intelligent Network (IN) is the separation of service control from the telephone switches which now perform only connection control and a minimum amount of work to facilitate service control. In IN terms, Service Control Point (SCP) determined how a particular call from a user is routed and how to manipulated it once a call is set up and some interesting events happen. The telephone switch with the added IN capabilities o collaborate with the SCP in IN services is called Service Switching Point (SSP). All the services will be managed by Service Management System (SMS). For the management of IN, the Telecommunication Management Network (TMN) is adopted, all the management information are defined as managed objects and transmitted within the management network. An Q Adaptor is a software process and responsible for the maintenance of the MIB tree and the management information conversion between SMS and SCP.