Systems and Methods for Providing ENUM in an LNP Environment
AssigneeAT&T Mobility II LLC
InventorsMark J. Enzmann, Robert T. Moton
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Abstract
A system, computer-readable medium system, and method which provide a ENUM specification in an LNP environment where an originating device of a first service provider dials a dialed call for forwarding to a terminating device of a second service provider. There is provided a combined LNP and ENUM database having a central location which is in communication with both an originating office and a terminating office. Both the originating office and the terminating office can look up and use LNP and ENUM information from the combined database.
Claims2
A system for providing an ENUM specification in an LNP environment, said system comprising:
- an originating office of a first service provider which receives a dialed call from an originating device;
- a terminating office of a second service provider to which the dialed call is directed by the originating office;
- a combined LNP and ENUM database in communication with both said originating office and said terminating office;
- an originating means, located at said originating office, for looking up and using LNP and ENUM information from said combined database;
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- a terminating means, located at said terminating office, for looking up and using LNP and ENUM information from said combined database.
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