公开(公告)号：US07869425B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11928207

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: Isaac K. Elliott ,  Tim E. Reynolds ,  Sridhar Krishnaswamy

Inventor： Isaac K. Elliott ,  Tim E. Reynolds ,  Sridhar Krishnaswamy

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L12/66 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L41/5054 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1403 ,  H04L12/1428 ,  H04L12/1439 ,  H04L12/1446 ,  H04L12/1453 ,  H04L12/1482 ,  H04L12/1485 ,  H04L12/1492 ,  H04L12/1822 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L29/12047 ,  H04L41/0659 ,  H04L41/12 ,  H04L41/18 ,  H04L41/5003 ,  H04L41/5029 ,  H04L41/5067 ,  H04L41/5074 ,  H04L41/5087 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/2441 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/72 ,  H04L47/724 ,  H04L47/781 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L47/808 ,  H04L47/822 ,  H04L61/15 ,  H04L63/04 ,  H04L63/083 ,  H04L63/0853 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L65/1043 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04L65/4007 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L2012/6456 ,  H04M3/42068 ,  H04M3/42161 ,  H04M7/123 ,  H04M7/1275 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/8016 ,  H04M2215/2046 ,  H04M2215/7414

Abstract: Telephone calls, data and other multimedia information is routed through a hybrid network which includes transfer of information across the internet. A media order entry captures complete user profile information for a user. This profile information is utilized by the system throughout the media experience for routing, billing, monitoring, reporting and other media control functions. Users can manage more aspects of a network than previously possible, and control network activities from a central site. The hybrid network also contains logic for responding to requests for quality of service and reserving the resources to provide the requested services.

Abstract translation: 电话呼叫，数据和其他多媒体信息通过混合网络路由，包括通过互联网传输信息。 媒体订单条目捕获用户的完整用户配置文件信息。 该配置文件信息由系统在整个媒体体验中用于路由，计费，监控，报告和其他媒体控制功能。 用户可以管理网络的以前可能的更多方面，并从中央站点控制网络活动。 混合网络还包含响应服务质量请求的逻辑，并保留资源以提供所请求的服务。

公开(公告)号：US07853996B1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US11093699

申请日：2005-03-30

Applicant: Gaston S. Ormazabal

Inventor： Gaston S. Ormazabal

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: H04L63/029 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L63/1433

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing of Internet-Protocol packet network perimeter protection devices, e.g., Border Gateways such as Session Border Controllers, including dynamic pinhole capable firewalls are discussed. Analysis and testing of these network perimeter protection devices is performed to evaluate the ability of such device to perform at carrier class levels. The efficiency of state look table functions as well as call signaling processing capacity, implemented in a particular perimeter protection device, are determined and evaluated. Proper performance and efficiency of such perimeter protection devices are evaluated as a function of incoming call rate and as a function of total pre-existing active calls. Various different network perimeter protection devices, e.g., of different types and/or from different manufactures, can be benchmarked for suitability to carrier class environments and comparatively evaluated. Test equipment devices, e.g., enhanced Integrated Intelligent End Points (IIEPs), for fault testing, evaluating and stressing the network perimeter protection devices in a system environment are described. Typically these specialized test devices are used in pairs, one on each side of the firewall under test. These test equipment devices include a heavy duty traffic generator module, monitoring and analysis capability including a CPU utilization analysis module, and a graphical output capability.

Abstract translation: 讨论了用于测试因特网协议分组网络周边保护设备的方法和装置，例如，诸如会话边界控制器的边界网关，包括具有动态针孔能力的防火墙。 执行这些网络周边保护装置的分析和测试，以评估这种设备在载波级别上执行的能力。 确定和评估在特定周边保护装置中实现的状态查看表功能的效率以及呼叫信令处理能力。 这种周边保护设备的正常性能和效率被评估为来电速率的函数，并且作为总预先存在的主动呼叫的函数。 可以对诸如不同类型和/或来自不同制造商的各种不同的网络周边保护装置进行基准测试，以适应于载波类环境并进行比较评估。 描述了用于故障测试，评估和强调系统环境中的网络周边保护设备的测试设备设备，例如增强型集成智能终点（IIEP）。 通常，这些专门的测试设备成对使用，一个在被测防火墙的每一侧。 这些测试设备设备包括重型业务发生器模块，包括CPU利用率分析模块和图形输出能力的监控和分析能力。

公开(公告)号：US20100290341A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12844129

申请日：2010-07-27

Applicant: Kevin A. DeMartino

Inventor： Kevin A. DeMartino

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/26

CPC classification number: H04L12/2856 ,  H04L12/2885

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing a plurality of communication services over existing access lines such as twisted pair access lines. These services include voice, audio/video, and data communication services, the so-called “triple play” of services. The use of existing communication lines enables these services to be provided at a relatively low cost. Remote terminals are located close to subscriber premises to reduce the length of the existing communication lines connecting subscribers to the network. Data associated with a plurality of communication services may be statistically multiplexed onto the communication lines. Subscribers are provided with the capability to dynamically select services, including the capability to select audio/video signals from a set containing audio/video broadcast signals. The systems and methods enable data to be transported efficiently through the backbone network interconnecting central offices. Capabilities comparable the capabilities of coaxial cable systems are provided at a lower cost than alternative approaches, such as running fiber all the way to the subscriber premises.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于通过诸如双绞线接入线路的现有接入线路提供多个通信服务的系统和方法。 这些服务包括语音，音频/视频和数据通信服务，即所谓的“三重播放”服务。 使用现有的通信线路可以以相对较低的成本提供这些服务。 远程终端靠近用户驻地，以减少连接用户到网络的现有通信线路的长度。 与多个通信服务相关联的数据可以被统一地复用到通信线路上。 向订户提供动态选择服务的能力，包括从包含音频/视频广播信号的集合中选择音频/视频信号的能力。 系统和方法使数据能够通过互连中心局的骨干网络高效运输。 提供与同轴电缆系统的能力相当的能力以比替代方法更低的成本提供，例如将光纤一直运行到用户场所。

公开(公告)号：US07836160B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US10457107

申请日：2003-06-09

Applicant: Robert T. Baum

Inventor： Robert T. Baum

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L29/12122 ,  H04L45/54 ,  H04L45/60 ,  H04L45/742 ,  H04L61/1547

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for wiretapping IP telephone calls are described. At the time an IP telephone registers its current IP address and telephone number with a soft switch responsible for routing calls to the IP telephony device a list of telephone numbers to be monitored is checked. If the number being registered is to be monitored, information identifying the edge router through which the IP telephony device connects to the IP network is obtained. The edge router is then sent a monitor message with the IP address corresponding to the telephone number to be monitored. IP packets including the specified IP address are then forwarded by the identified edge router to a monitoring station. Packet forwarding may involve packet duplication with the original packets being allowed to continue on to their original destination and the duplicated packets being forwarded or, alternatively, a simple packet redirection operation.

Abstract translation: 描述IP电话窃听的方法和装置。 当IP电话将其当前的IP地址和电话号码注册到负责将呼叫路由到IP电话设备的软交换机时，将检查要监视的电话号码列表。 如果要监视正在注册的号码，则获得识别IP电话设备通过其连接到IP网络的边缘路由器的信息。 然后边缘路由器发送具有与要监视的电话号码相对应的IP地址的监视消息。 包括指定的IP地址的IP分组然后由所识别的边缘路由器转发到监控站。 分组转发可能涉及分组复制，原始分组被允许继续到其原始目的地，并且重复的分组被转发，或者替代地，简单的分组重定向操作。

公开(公告)号：US07836147B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11465004

申请日：2006-08-16

Applicant: Craig L. Reding ,  Ashutosh K. Sureka ,  Sandeep Chakravarty ,  Paula A. Dromlewiez ,  Christopher J. Helbling ,  Shuchi R. Patel ,  John R. Reformato

Inventor： Craig L. Reding ,  Ashutosh K. Sureka ,  Sandeep Chakravarty ,  Paula A. Dromlewiez ,  Christopher J. Helbling ,  Shuchi R. Patel ,  John R. Reformato

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L51/28 ,  G06Q10/107 ,  H04L51/30 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04M3/4931 ,  H04M3/54 ,  H04M2203/2044

Abstract: An exemplary method and apparatus for facilitating contact sharing between users of a communication network are described. The method may include maintaining contact information in first and second address books associated with first and second users, respectively, and forwarding, from the first user to the second user, a request to copy contact information from the first address book to the second address book. The method may further include receiving a confirmation from the second user in response to the request, and copying the contact information from the first address book to the second address book in response to the confirmation.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于促进通信网络的用户之间的联系共享的示例性方法和装置。 该方法可以包括分别在与第一和第二用户相关联的第一和第二地址簿中维护联系人信息，以及从第一用户向第二用户转发将联系人信息从第一地址簿复制到第二地址簿的请求 。 该方法还可以包括响应于该请求从第二用户接收确认，以及响应于确认将联系人信息从第一地址簿复制到第二地址簿。

公开(公告)号：US07836084B1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11350028

申请日：2006-02-09

Applicant: Chieh-Chien Lin

Inventor： Chieh-Chien Lin

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30566

Abstract: A datum is requested and a location table is searched for an identifier associated with the datum, wherein the location table comprises a location for the datum; further wherein the location is associated with the identifier. A location of a remote database that includes the datum is determined, and a request for the datum is sent to the remote database according to the location.

Abstract translation: 请求数据，并且搜索位置表以查找与该数据相关联的标识符，其中该位置表包括用于该数据的位置; 其中所述位置与所述标识符相关联。 确定包含数据的远程数据库的位置，并根据位置向远程数据库发送基准请求。

公开(公告)号：US07796641B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11618153

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Stephen L. Wright, III ,  Charles H. Ridgely

Inventor： Stephen L. Wright, III ,  Charles H. Ridgely

IPC: H04J3/16

CPC classification number: H04L69/08

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a universal high speed link for operation support system data may include a processing element, a protocol determining element and a protocol translation element. The processing element may be configured to receive operation support system data from a first device of a first network in a first protocol. The protocol determining element may be configured to determine a protocol translation for the operation support system data. The protocol translation element may be configured to translate the operation support system data from the first protocol to a second protocol responsive to the determination. The processing element may be in communication with both the protocol determining element and the protocol translation element. The processing element may be configured to communicate the operation support system data to a second device of a second network in the second protocol at a data rate greater than about 320 kilobytes per second.

Abstract translation: 用于提供用于操作支持系统数据的通用高速链路的装置可以包括处理元件，协议确定元件和协议转换元件。 处理元件可以被配置为在第一协议中从第一网络的第一设备接收操作支持系统数据。 协议确定元件可以被配置为确定操作支持系统数据的协议转换。 协议转换元件可以被配置为响应于该确定将操作支持系统数据从第一协议转换为第二协议。 处理元件可以与协议确定元件和协议转换元件两者通信。 处理元件可以被配置为以大于约320千字节/秒的数据速率在第二协议中将操作支持系统数据传送到第二网络的第二设备。

公开(公告)号：US07773974B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11236516

申请日：2005-09-28

Applicant: Gregory Wayne Cermak ,  Douglas Reynold Jones ,  Timothy Wayne Schmidt ,  Sandra Kelly Teare ,  Eric Andrew Goodheart ,  Margaret Malagon ,  Elizabeth Louise Fuller ,  Aaron Joseph Dagen ,  David Anthony Fay ,  Piotr Kajetan Boni ,  Beth Shelley Davis ,  Dermot Anthony Murray ,  Ann Wander Shaub ,  Joanne Snare LaCourse

Inventor： Gregory Wayne Cermak ,  Douglas Reynold Jones ,  Timothy Wayne Schmidt ,  Sandra Kelly Teare ,  Eric Andrew Goodheart ,  Margaret Malagon ,  Elizabeth Louise Fuller ,  Aaron Joseph Dagen ,  David Anthony Fay ,  Piotr Kajetan Boni ,  Beth Shelley Davis ,  Dermot Anthony Murray ,  Ann Wander Shaub ,  Joanne Snare LaCourse

IPC: H04M11/10

CPC classification number: H04M3/42374 ,  H04L67/24 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/54

Abstract: A service is provided to cell phone subscribers to improve reachability. A home location register node maintains state information on a subscriber's cell phone status. Cell phone status information includes: off; on, registered and available to receive calls; on, registered but busy participating in an ongoing call; on, registered but temporarily unavailable; and on, registered but unattended. Temporarily unavailable is further qualified: poor reception location, high interference, cell throughput saturation, intentional user disposition. Long term unavailability may also be inferred and indicated depending on the device and/or system status. When a call to a subscriber's cell phone cannot be completed or is not answered, the service annunciates the reason to the calling party. The calling party can then make a more informed decision as to when to reattempt the call and is more likely to reattempt the call. The service is provided in conjunction with call forwarding to landlines phones and/or voicemail.

Abstract translation: 向手机用户提供服务以提高可达性。 归属位置寄存器节点维护用户的手机状态的状态信息。 手机状态信息包括：关闭; 注册并可以接收电话; 已登记但正忙于参加正在进行的电话; 注册但暂时不可用; 并注册，但无人值守。 暂时不可用是进一步限定：接收位置差，干扰高，小区吞吐量饱和，故意用户配置。 也可以根据设备和/或系统状态来推断和指示长期不可用性。 当对用户手机的呼叫无法完成或无法应答时，该服务向主叫方通知原因。 主叫方随后可以就何时重新尝试该呼叫作出更明智的决定，并更有可能重新尝试该呼叫。 该服务与拨打电话和/或语音邮件的呼叫一起提供。

公开(公告)号：US07702091B1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US10316426

申请日：2002-12-11

Applicant: William D. Goodman ,  Douglas R. Jones

Inventor： William D. Goodman ,  Douglas R. Jones

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04J3/16 ,  H04M7/00 ,  H04M1/24

CPC classification number: H04Q3/0045 ,  H04M7/126 ,  H04Q3/0025

Abstract: PSTN functionality is enhanced by the addition of an external service bridging device (ESBD) between one or more devices, e.g., signal switching points (SSPs), and a service control point (SCP). The ESBD serves as a coupling device to one or more control devices, e.g., other SCPs or IP servers, in addition to the SCP. To support the passing of messages between the SS7 network and the control devices, the ESBD includes message reformatting capabilities. The ESBD monitors for messages directed to SCPs and/or replies to messages directed to an SCP. In response to detecting a message the ESBD checks to determine if the detected message is to be processed or simply forwarded to the SCP. Messages to be processed are intercepted, duplicated, modified, replaced, broadcast, redirected, etc. Replies to broadcast query messages are detected and processed so that a single reply, in the format of an SCP response, is returned.

Abstract translation: 通过在一个或多个设备（例如信号交换点（SSP））和服务控制点（SCP）之间添加外部服务桥接设备（ESBD）来增强PSTN功能。 ESBD除了SCP之外还用作一个或多个控制设备，例如其他SCP或IP服务器的耦合设备。 为了支持SS7网络和控制设备之间的消息传递，ESBD包括消息重新格式化功能。 ESBD监视针对SCP的消息和/或对指向SCP的消息的回复。 响应于检测到消息，ESBD检查以确定检测到的消息是被处理还是简单转发给SCP。 要处理的消息被截取，复制，修改，替换，广播，重定向等。检测和处理对广播查询消息的回复，以便返回以SCP响应的格式的单个回复。

公开(公告)号：US07561798B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-14

申请号：US10384459

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: Dimitrios S. Kokkinos

Inventor： Dimitrios S. Kokkinos

IPC: H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/00

Abstract: There is provided a method for testing an optical fiber link. The method includes employing a wavelength division multiplexer (WDM) to receive a signal via a port of the WDM and multiplex the signal onto the optical fiber link. The signal is used in a test of the optical fiber link. There is also provided an arrangement of components for testing the fiber link.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测试光纤链路的方法。 该方法包括采用波分复用器（WDM）经由WDM的端口接收信号，并将信号复用到光纤链路上。 该信号用于光纤链路的测试。 还提供了用于测试光纤链路的组件的布置。