Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to reducing a number of registration termination messages in a network for cellular devices. According to one embodiment, information is received at a server indicating that a first network entity associated with the network is providing a service to a cellular device. Information is received at the server indicating that a second network entity associated with the network is providing the service to the cellular device. Logic associated with the server is executed to determine whether to send a registration termination message to the first network entity. The logic enables the server to send a registration termination message to one of a plurality of network entities that communicates with the server without requiring the server to send a registration termination message to another of the plurality of network entities.

Abstract: Methods, computer readable media, and system embodiments are provided for call routing in communication networks. One method embodiment includes receiving a request to a Home Location Register (HLR) for a number for mobile user equipment, receiving a status of the mobile user equipment to the HLR, and using the HLR to process an availability of the mobile user equipment, based on the status.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for a database are provided. One database embodiment includes a set of executable instructions operable on the database. One or more database partitions are provided, each having a defined key range. The set of executable instructions is operable to reverse octets in variable length keys. A last digit in an odd-length key value, plus a pad, is placed in a dedicated octet to partition the variable length keys in the one or more database partitions.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for processing call-forward telephone numbers received by a computer system from a subscriber of the computer system. The computer system includes a call-processing subsystem and a provisioning subsystem. A call-forward number is received for a subscriber. The computer system identifies a class of service associated with the subscriber and reconfigures the call-forward number by prepending any missing digits and/or deleting any extraneous characters as necessary, based on the class of service. The computer system then validates the call-forward number, based on the subscriber's class of service. The reconfigured and validated call-forward number is stored by the computer system, and thereafter calls received for the subscriber are forwarded to the call-forward number.

Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for processing an incoming call for a subscriber associated with a call processing system. The call processing system receives signal information for the incoming call and parses the signal information to try to determine whether the call is a data, fax, or speech call. The system determines whether the subscriber has the capabilities for handling the call type. If the subscriber has the required capabilities for handling the call, the system stores the call type for the call and thereafter processes the call based on the stored call type. In one example, the call is processed using supplemental services, such as call forwarding, by retrieving data for the supplemental service, where the data is specific to the call type.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for a database are provided. One database embodiment includes a set of executable instructions operable on the database. One or more database partitions are provided, each having a defined key range. The set of executable instructions is operable to reverse octets in variable length keys. A last digit in an odd-length key value, plus a pad, is placed in a dedicated octet to partition the variable length keys in the one or more database partitions.

Abstract: Methods, devices, architectures and data structures are provided for sorting variable length keys in a database. An embodiment includes a variable length key having a series of octets. Each octet includes a pair of hexadecimal values, e.g. representing digits. At least one octet includes a sort key having a value representing a digit length for a received variable length key minus a minimum digit length of an object key.

Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring the operations of a mated pair of switching nodes in a telephone network. A first monitor is provided which is operable to capture data on all of the connection links of a first switching node of the mated pair. A second monitor is provided which is operable to capture data on all of the connection links of a second switching node of the mated pair. The first and second monitors capture selected telephone switching messages on the links of the mated pair. Each monitor compiles either a primary or secondary record of switching messages pertaining to a particular call or transaction being routed by the mated pair of switching nodes. The primary record is maintained by the monitor which detects the first message which initiates a particular call or transaction. Subsequent messages pertaining to that call or transaction that are captured by the other monitor are compiled in a secondary record.