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US 2011/0216760 A1Published application
System and method for weighted multi-route selection in ip telephony
OwnerJim Murphy, Arash Ramezaniinventors
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Abstract
Systems and methods can be used for selecting eligible egress routes for IP telephony termination when multiple eligible carriers exist. The method uses any of a variety of factors to determine eligible egress routes, including for example, cost, eligibility and carrier relationship as determining factors. The disclosed method includes returning multiple routes for route advancement to a next most preferred carrier in the event of preferred carrier failure.
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A method of selecting a carrier for routing a telephone call, comprising:
- identifying a list of eligible carriers;
- identifying a plurality selection factors related to each eligible carrier;
- evaluating the factors relative to each carrier;
- assigning a score to each of the carriers based on the evaluation;
- selecting the carrier with the highest score to route the call.
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