公开(公告)号：US20030177099A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10235241

申请日：2002-09-04

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： John Kenneth Gallant ,  Kathleen A. McMurry ,  Mariafranca Gregorat

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: H04L63/10 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  H04M3/2281 ,  H04M3/54 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/47 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/67 ,  H04M15/70 ,  H04M15/73 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M2215/0148 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/48 ,  H04M2215/70 ,  H04M2215/7072

Abstract: A session initiation protocol (SIP) server adds billing and authentication information to conventional SIP messages used in establishing call transfers. This additional information is later verified by a SIP server and used to enable advanced billing and fraud protection features for call transfers in a SIP telecommunications network.

Abstract translation: 会话发起协议（SIP）服务器将计费和认证信息添加到建立呼叫转移中使用的常规SIP消息。 该附加信息随后由SIP服务器验证，并用于为SIP电信网络中的呼叫转移启用高级计费和欺诈保护功能。

公开(公告)号：US20030174693A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10234538

申请日：2002-09-04

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： John Kenneth Gallant ,  Kathleen A. McMurry ,  Mariafranca Gregorat

IPC: H04L012/66

CPC classification number: H04M3/4872

Abstract: Network servers in a session initiation protocol (SIP) telecommunication network implement playback of announcements to end-users by embedding programming scripts defining how the announcements are to be played in a SIP message. In particular, the scripts may define the sequence in which a series of announcements are to be played, duration information relating to a playback length of the announcements, and repetition information defining how many times an announcement is to be repeated. By including a script in a single message, announcement instructions may be efficiently communicated in the network.

Abstract translation: 会话发起协议（SIP）电信网络中的网络服务器通过嵌入定义如何在SIP消息中播放通知的编程脚本来实现对终端用户的通告的播放。 特别地，脚本可以定义要播放一系列通告的顺序，与公告的播放长度相关的持续时间信息，以及定义要重复发布多少次的重复信息。 通过在单个消息中包括脚本，可以在网络中有效地传送通知指令。

公开(公告)号：US20020136206A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10099097

申请日：2002-03-15

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： John Kenneth Gallant ,  Kathleen A. McMurry

IPC: H04L012/66

CPC classification number: H04M15/06 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1403 ,  H04L12/1446 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12009 ,  H04L29/12094 ,  H04L29/1216 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/06 ,  H04L43/0817 ,  H04L43/16 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/125 ,  H04L47/19 ,  H04L47/2408 ,  H04L47/2433 ,  H04L47/2441 ,  H04L61/1523 ,  H04L61/1529 ,  H04L61/157 ,  H04L63/0272 ,  H04L63/102 ,  H04L63/1408 ,  H04L63/1416 ,  H04L63/1458 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1043 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04L65/4007 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/2814 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/322 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M3/2218 ,  H04M3/42229 ,  H04M3/46 ,  H04M3/465 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/0075 ,  H04M7/0078 ,  H04M7/1205 ,  H04M7/128 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/41 ,  H04M15/43 ,  H04M15/44 ,  H04M15/47 ,  H04M15/49 ,  H04M15/51 ,  H04M15/52 ,  H04M15/53 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/58 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/745 ,  H04M15/80 ,  H04M15/8207 ,  H04M15/8214 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M2207/203 ,  H04M2215/0104 ,  H04M2215/0108 ,  H04M2215/0148 ,  H04M2215/0152 ,  H04M2215/0164 ,  H04M2215/0168 ,  H04M2215/0172 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/0188 ,  H04M2215/2013 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/2046 ,  H04M2215/22 ,  H04M2215/44 ,  H04M2215/46 ,  H04M2215/54 ,  H04M2215/7813 ,  H04M2215/782 ,  H04Q3/0029 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/20

Abstract: An approach for providing telephony and other services over a data network is disclosed. A communications system includes a location server that generates a first subset from the set of all addresses relating to a called party. A proxy server obtains a first subset of addresses from the location server and attempts to establish a session with the called party based on the subset of addresses. In response to whether the first subset of addresses results in session establishment, the proxy server may then request a second subset from the location server. Context information provided by the location server with the first subset may be returned to the location server as part of the request for the second subset.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过数据网络提供电话和其他服务的方法。 通信系统包括从与被叫方有关的所有地址的集合中生成第一子集的位置服务器。 代理服务器从位置服务器获取地址的第一子集，并尝试基于地址子集建立与被叫方的会话。 响应于地址的第一子集是否导致会话建立，代理服务器然后可以从位置服务器请求第二子集。 由位置服务器提供的具有第一子集的上下文信息可以作为对第二子集的请求的一部分返回到位置服务器。

公开(公告)号：US20020150226A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10097748

申请日：2002-03-15

Applicant: WORLDCOM, Inc.

Inventor： John K. Gallant ,  Kathleen A. McMurry

IPC: H04M003/42

CPC classification number: H04L63/10 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/0078

Abstract: In a SIP network, SIP servers are provisioned with information used to authenticate subscribers and entities that will be placing calls. This information can be used during call establishment to allow or deny calls, as well as to determine the appropriate party to bill if the call involves a charge, such as a long distance charge. In addition to allowing calls between authenticated and trusted entities, there is a need for the SIP server to allow certain kinds of calls that involve non-trusted users or entities. If non-trusted entities where not recognized, trusted users and entities within the SIP network would not be able to receive calls from users or entities not know to the SIP server that is providing them services.

Abstract translation: 在SIP网络中，SIP服务器配置有用于验证将要拨打电话的用户和实体的信息。 在呼叫建立期间可以使用该信息来允许或拒绝呼叫，以及如果呼叫涉及诸如长途电话的费用，则确定适当的账单方。 除了允许经过身份验证和受信任的实体之间的呼叫之外，还需要SIP服务器允许涉及不可信用户或实体的某些类型的呼叫。 如果不认可的不信任实体，SIP网络内的信任用户和实体将无法从提供服务的SIP服务器不知道的用户或实体接收呼叫。

公开(公告)号：US20020146005A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-10

申请号：US10036667

申请日：2001-12-21

Applicant: WorldCom, Inc.

Inventor： John K. Gallant ,  Kathleen A. McMurry

IPC: H04L012/28

CPC classification number: H04W4/02 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1403 ,  H04L12/1446 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L29/12094 ,  H04L29/1216 ,  H04L41/00 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/125 ,  H04L47/2408 ,  H04L47/2433 ,  H04L47/2441 ,  H04L61/1523 ,  H04L61/1529 ,  H04L61/157 ,  H04L63/08 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1043 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04L65/4084 ,  H04L65/602 ,  H04L67/06 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/16 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/2804 ,  H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/329 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/43 ,  H04M15/47 ,  H04M15/53 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M2215/0148 ,  H04M2215/0172 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/22 ,  H04M2215/44 ,  H04Q3/0029

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for placing a call between a client in one network and a client in another network. The IP network includes a SIP server and a network gateway configured to provide access to a public switched network. The method includes receiving a SIP call request message from the first client. The SIP call request message is authenticated to thereby identify an authentic originating client. Subsequently, a database is searched to find client billing tag corresponding to the authentic originating client. The call is completed if the client billing tag is obtained, and not completed if the client billing tag cannot be obtained. Thus, the present invention provides an efficient method for billing phone calls that are placed from SIP enabled devices to a telephone connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). The method of the present invention also substantially eliminates certain types of fraud.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在一个网络中的客户端和另一个网络中的客户端之间放置呼叫的方法。 IP网络包括被配置为提供对公共交换网络的接入的SIP服务器和网络网关。 该方法包括从第一客户端接收SIP呼叫请求消息。 认证SIP呼叫请求消息，从而识别真实的发起客户端。 随后，搜索数据库以找到与真实发起客户端相对应的客户端计费标签。 如果获得客户账单标签，则该呼叫已完成，如果无法获取客户帐单标签，则该呼叫未完成。 因此，本发明提供了一种用于计费从SIP启用的设备发送到连接到公共交换电话网（PSTN）的电话的电话呼叫的有效方法。 本发明的方法也基本上消除了某些类型的欺诈。