公开(公告)号：US08401023B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12495286

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: John K. Gallant ,  Thomas Glenn Hall, Jr. ,  Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： John K. Gallant ,  Thomas Glenn Hall, Jr. ,  Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L12/28

CPC classification number: H04L12/5601 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L49/203 ,  H04L49/255 ,  H04L49/3081 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L2012/5615 ,  H04L2012/563 ,  H04L2012/5642 ,  H04L2012/5663 ,  H04L2012/5671 ,  H04L2012/5687 ,  H04L2012/6481 ,  H04M3/38 ,  H04M3/42187 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2203/2044 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2207/12 ,  H04M2207/35 ,  H04Q3/0029 ,  H04Q3/0045 ,  H04Q3/0066 ,  H04Q11/0478 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/13097 ,  H04Q2213/13102 ,  H04Q2213/13106 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/13204 ,  H04Q2213/13242 ,  H04Q2213/1329 ,  H04Q2213/13296 ,  H04Q2213/13345 ,  H04Q2213/13348 ,  H04Q2213/13389

Abstract: An illustrative intelligent network and method for providing voice telephony over Asynchronous Transfer Mode (“ATM”) and private address translation are provided that can provide significant advantages. The method includes generating an input ATM setup message at the calling party CPE that includes a VToA designator and a called party phone number, extracting information from the input ATM setup message, analyzing the information, designating an ATM address of a called pany CPE to be stored in the first parameter of an output ATM setup message, determining if private address translation is needed, designating the ATM address of the called party CPE to be stored in a first instance of the second parameter of the output ATM setup message, designating an ATM address of an egress ATM edge switch to be stored in the first parameter of the output ATM setup message, and generating an output ATM setup message.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于通过异步传输模式（ATM）和专用地址转换提供语音电话的说明性智能网络和方法，其可以提供显着的优点。 该方法包括在包括VToA指示符和被叫方电话号码的呼叫方CPE上生成输入ATM建立消息，从输入的ATM建立消息中提取信息，分析信息，指定所呼叫的CPE的ATM地址为 存储在输出ATM建立消息的第一参数中，确定是否需要专用地址转换，指定要在所输出的ATM建立消息的第二参数的第一实例中存储的被叫方CPE的ATM地址，指定ATM 要存储在输出ATM建立消息的第一参数中的出口ATM边缘交换机的地址，以及生成输出ATM建立消息。

公开(公告)号：US08085760B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US11928778

申请日：2007-10-30

Applicant: John K. Gallant ,  Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： John K. Gallant ,  Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1046 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04M3/4228 ,  H04M3/42314 ,  H04M7/009 ,  H04M7/126 ,  H04M7/128 ,  H04M2207/12 ,  H04M2207/20 ,  H04M2242/14 ,  H04Q3/0025 ,  H04Q3/0045

Abstract: A method and system for providing intelligent network control services in IP telephony, wherein the system includes a location manager and an IP telephony proxy server. The location manager includes an interface to a legacy telephony service control entity and the IP telephony proxy server includes an IP interface to the location manager. If the IP telephony proxy server requires intelligent network services, then the IP telephony proxy server sends an IP telephony session initiation request to the called party at the location manager. The location manager uses the information to query the legacy telephony service control entity for routing information. When the location manager receives a routing response from the service control entity, the location manager maps the response to an IP telephony session control message back to the IP telephony proxy server.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在IP电话中提供智能网络控制服务的方法和系统，其中所述系统包括位置管理器和IP电话代理服务器。 位置管理器包括到传统电话服务控制实体的接口，并且IP电话代理服务器包括到位置管理器的IP接口。 如果IP电话代理服务器需要智能网络服务，则IP电话代理服务器在位置管理器向被叫方发送IP电话会话发起请求。 位置管理器使用该信息来查询传统电话服务控制实体的路由信息​​。 当位置管理器从服务控制实体接收到路由响应时，位置管理器将响应映射到IP电话会话控制消息回到IP电话代理服务器。

公开(公告)号：US07760639B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11290997

申请日：2005-11-29

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan ,  Ben A. Campbell ,  Adam B. Roach ,  Robert J. Sparks ,  Ajay P. Deo

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan ,  Ben A. Campbell ,  Adam B. Roach ,  Robert J. Sparks ,  Ajay P. Deo

IPC: H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/11 ,  H04L47/17 ,  H04L47/266

Abstract: A system and method for handling network overload includes receiving one or more requests, wherein an originating client originates the one or more requests. It is determined if a network element processing the one or more requests is overloaded. If the network element is overloaded, a pushback message is generated. The pushback message is sent with request gapping information to a previous hop in a network, wherein the previous hop is one or more network elements operable to route the one or more network requests to the network element processing the one or more requests.

Abstract translation: 一种用于处理网络过载的系统和方法包括接收一个或多个请求，其中始发客户端发起一个或多个请求。 确定处理一个或多个请求的网络元件是否过载。 如果网络元素过载，则会产生推送消息。 将推送消息与请求间隔信息一起发送到网络中的前一跳，其中前一跳是可操作以将一个或多个网络请求路由到处理一个或多个请求的网络元件的一个或多个网络元件。

公开(公告)号：US20090154468A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12391700

申请日：2009-02-24

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L47/10 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L47/15 ,  H04L47/2408 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/782 ,  H04L47/801 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04Q3/0025 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/13166 ,  H04Q2213/13204 ,  H04Q2213/13348 ,  H04Q2213/13389

Abstract: A method for combining Internet protocols in a Differentiated Services model environment is described. The Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and Common Open Policy Service (COPS) are combined together to provide methods of setting up a session and tearing down a session, while maintaining Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) policies. The Open Settlement Policy (OSP) is also combined with SIP and COPS. This combination provides for an interchange of parameters between session setup, teardown, authorization, policy, Quality of Service (QoS), and usage reporting

Abstract translation: 描述了在差分服务模型环境中组合互联网协议的方法。 会话发起协议（SIP）和公共开放策略服务（COPS）组合在一起，提供建立会话和拆除会话的方法，同时保持认证，授权和计费（AAA）策略。 开放式结算政策（OSP）也与SIP和COPS相结合。 该组合提供了会话建立，拆卸，授权，策略，服务质量（QoS）和使用报告之间的参数交换

公开(公告)号：US20090110164A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12347709

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04M15/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1043 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1467 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1009 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/7655 ,  H04M15/772 ,  H04M15/773 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M15/854 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/018 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/22 ,  H04M2215/44 ,  H04M2215/725 ,  H04M2215/7263 ,  H04M2215/7268 ,  H04M2215/8166

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing prepaid telephony service via an Internet protocol (IP) network system. A first method provides controlling at least one media agent or call routing station/switch of an IP network system for allowing and/or blocking call media streams from traversing through the media agent. A second method provides directing all signaling messages transmitted by a signaling agent or station and all media packets transmitting voice and data communications through at least one common device within the IP network system. The methods further provide for continuously monitoring a subscriber's account balance and terminating the prepaid telephony service if the account balance is less than a predetermined amount

Abstract translation: 公开了用于经由因特网协议（IP）网络系统提供预付费电话服务的方法。 第一种方法提供控制IP网络系统的至少一个媒体代理或呼叫路由站/交换机，用于允许和/或阻止呼叫媒体流遍历媒体代理。 第二种方法提供引导由信令代理或站发送的所有信令消息以及通过IP网络系统内的至少一个公共设备发送语音和数据通信的所有媒体分组。 该方法进一步提供如果帐户余额小于预定量，则连续地监视订户的帐户余额并终止预付费电话服务

公开(公告)号：US07492775B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US10761375

申请日：2004-01-22

Applicant: Matthew J. Cannon ,  Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： Matthew J. Cannon ,  Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04Q3/0025

Abstract: A method of providing IP telephony services maps a telephony signaling protocol called party number nature of address indicator to an Internet signaling protocol nature of address indicator and a telephony signaling protocol called party number numbering plan indicator to an Internet signaling protocol numbering plan indicator.

Abstract translation: 提供IP电话服务的方法将地址指示器的被叫号码性质的电话信令协议映射到因特网信令协议性质的地址指示符和电话信令协议，称为方号码编号方案指示符到因特网信令协议编号方案指示符。

公开(公告)号：US06453034B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09364536

申请日：1999-07-29

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan ,  Matthew J. Cannon

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan ,  Matthew J. Cannon

IPC: H04M700

CPC classification number: H04L65/1043 ,  H04L12/4641 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1026 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/1036 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M3/4228 ,  H04M7/009 ,  H04M7/12 ,  H04M7/1205 ,  H04M2207/20 ,  H04M2207/35 ,  H04Q3/0029 ,  Y10S379/90 ,  Y10S379/901

Abstract: A virtual private network includes an internet protocol (IP) network and a public switched telephone network (PSTN). An enterprise gateway is operably connected to the IP network. The enterprise gateway is operably connected to a switch of the PSTN through a direct access line (DAL). The set-up signaling for virtual private network calls and the calls themselves are transported across the internet protocol network and the public switched telephone network through the direct access line.

Abstract translation: 虚拟专用网络包括互联网协议（IP）网络和公共交换电话网络（PSTN）。 企业网关可操作地连接到IP网络。 企业网关通过直接接入线路（DAL）可操作地连接到PSTN的交换机。 用于虚拟专用网络呼叫和呼叫本身的建立信令通过互联网协议网络和公共交换电话网络通过直接接入线路传送。

公开(公告)号：US06366577B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09586203

申请日：2000-06-02

Applicant: Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L1266

CPC classification number: H04Q3/0025 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L47/15 ,  H04L47/2408 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/724 ,  H04L47/801 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/104 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M7/1275 ,  H04M2207/203 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/13166 ,  H04Q2213/13204 ,  H04Q2213/13348 ,  H04Q2213/13389 ,  Y10S379/90

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method whereby the separate protocols: session initiation protocol SIP, resource reservation protocol RSVP, common open policy service COPS, and open settlement protocol OSP are used together to setup, maintain, and teardown Internet communications having an acceptable QoS. This process is accomplished by dynamically establishing RSVP policy based on SIP telephony requests to provide IP communications with QoS across the Internet. The QoS policy is installed in network elements at the request of the network elements. The network elements receive a RSVP PATH or RESV request and queries the policy server; the policy server queries a Local database about ID and services for the user and a clearinghouse server (if available) or a policy server in a corresponding network; upon positive acknowledgment from the local database and/or the clearinghouse server, the policy server confirms policy in network elements to accept RSVP PATH and RESV requests for the particular reserved data flow to the SIP client. In this manner, the called telephone will not ring until policy has been provisioned in the network elements and resources have been reserved end-to-end to ensure an acceptable level of QoS.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种将会话发起协议SIP，资源预留协议RSVP，公共开放策略服务COPS和开放式结算协议OSP一起使用来建立，维护和拆卸具有可接受的QoS的互联网通信的方法。 该过程通过动态建立基于SIP电话请求的RSVP策略来实现，以提供通过因特网的QoS的IP通信。 QoS策略根据网元的要求安装在网元中。 网络元件接收到RSVP PATH或RESV请求并查询策略服务器; 策略服务器向本地数据库查询关于用户和信息交换所服务器（如果可用）或相应网络中的策略服务器的ID和服务; 在本地数据库和/或结算所服务器的肯定确认之后，策略服务器确认网元中的策略，以接受针对SIP客户端的特定保留数据流的RSVP PATH和RESV请求。 以这种方式，被叫电话将不会振铃，直到在网络元件中提供策略，并且资源已被端到端地保留以确保可接受的QoS水平。

公开(公告)号：US5761500A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-02

申请号：US634330

申请日：1996-04-18

Applicant: John K. Gallant ,  Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： John K. Gallant ,  Steven R. Donovan

IPC: G06F11/14 ,  G06F17/30 ,  H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W24/02 ,  Y10S707/99945 ,  Y10S707/99953

Abstract: A system and method for improving database system reliability and availability and ensuring database consistency in multiple network database system sites, for example, home location register (HLR) sites of a wireless telecommunications network. There are a plurality of database system sites, each of which contains at least one complete copy of the entire database. The database is partitioned into multiple partitions, with each partition serviced by multiple database system sites with differing priority. The highest priority database system site which is available for each partition provides access and update service to the partition. In addition, the serving database system site sends update messages to the other database system sites, so that all copies of the partition are consistent. Update messages are sent on a deferred basis, so as to even out message traffic on the network.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提高数据库系统可靠性和可用性并确保多个网络数据库系统站点（例如，无线电信网络的归属位置寄存器（HLR）站点）中的数据库一致性的系统和方法。 存在多个数据库系统站点，每个站点至少包含整个数据库的一个完整副本。 数据库被分成多个分区，每个分区由多个数据库系统站点提供服务，优先级不同。 可用于每个分区的最高优先级数据库系统站点为分区提供访问和更新服务。 另外，服务数据库系统站点将更新消息发送到其他数据库系统站点，以使分区的所有副本保持一致。 更新消息是以延迟的方式发送的，以便均匀地消除网络上的消息流量。

公开(公告)号：US08483225B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US09766943

申请日：2001-01-22

Applicant: John K. Gallant ,  Thomas Glenn Hall, Jr. ,  Steven R. Donovan

Inventor： John K. Gallant ,  Thomas Glenn Hall, Jr. ,  Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L12/56

CPC classification number: H04L12/5601 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L49/203 ,  H04L49/255 ,  H04L49/3081 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L2012/5615 ,  H04L2012/563 ,  H04L2012/5642 ,  H04L2012/5663 ,  H04L2012/5671 ,  H04L2012/5687 ,  H04L2012/6481 ,  H04M3/38 ,  H04M3/42187 ,  H04M3/56 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M2203/2044 ,  H04M2203/5009 ,  H04M2207/12 ,  H04M2207/35 ,  H04Q3/0029 ,  H04Q3/0045 ,  H04Q3/0066 ,  H04Q11/0478 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/13097 ,  H04Q2213/13102 ,  H04Q2213/13106 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/13204 ,  H04Q2213/13242 ,  H04Q2213/1329 ,  H04Q2213/13296 ,  H04Q2213/13345 ,  H04Q2213/13348 ,  H04Q2213/13389

Abstract: An intelligent policy server provides multiple service features and controls bandwidth usage in an ATM network. Signaling messages generated at an edge switch prior to establishing an end-to-end switched virtual circuit are intercepted by a signaling intercept processor for effectuating policy features or permissions by executing appropriate service logic at the policy server associated with the edge switch. A return message from the policy server determines whether a call connection can be made through the network. Profile arrays are provided which define feature authorizations and provisioning for subscribers and Customer Logical Ports served by the edge switches. Depending on the triggers associated with a signaling message received in the edge switch, a particular feature is invoked and executed by the policy server, such as source address validation, address screening, burst-size limit, class-of-service provisioning, maximum concurrent call connections in progress, bandwidth control, and call frequency rate limit.

Abstract translation: 智能策略服务器提供多种服务功能，并控制ATM网络中的带宽使用。 在建立端到端交换虚拟电路之前在边缘交换机处生成的信令消息被信令拦截处理器拦截，以通过在与边缘交换机相关联的策略服务器处执行适当的服务逻辑来实现策略特征或许可。 来自策略服务器的返回消息确定是否可以通过网络进行呼叫连接。 提供配置文件阵列，其定义了由边缘交换机服务的用户和客户逻辑端口的特征授权和配置。 根据与边缘交换机中接收的信令消息相关联的触发器，特定功能由策略服务器调用和执行，如源地址验证，地址筛选，突发大小限制，服务等级配置，最大并发 正在进行呼叫连接，带宽控制和呼叫频率限制。