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US 7,069,331 B2Granted
Trunk group implementation in networks
AssigneeUTStarcom, Inc.
InventorsAnoop Tripathi, Michael D. Homeier, Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Guanglu Wang
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AssigneeUTStarcom, Inc.
InventorsAnoop Tripathi, Michael D. Homeier, Sudhakar Ramakrishna, Guanglu Wang
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A system and method for routing information includes a resource manager. The resource manager includes a configuration table. The configuration table includes at least one group of physical gateway addresses, each of the at least one group of physical gateway addresses has a single and unique logical identifier. The resource manager is coupled to a plurality of gateways. A proxy coupled to the resource manager. The resource manager receives a register request message from a selected one of the plurality of gateways.
A system for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways, the system comprising:
A method for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways, the method comprising:
A system for routing information comprising:
A method for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways, the method comprising:
A system for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways, the system comprising:
A computer readable medium having stored therein instructions for causing a processing unit to execute the following method for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways:
A computer readable medium having stored therein instructions for causing a processing unit to execute the following method for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways:
A system for managing VoIP trunk groups in a plurality of physical gateways, the system comprising:
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Signalling gateways: in the network
Network directories; Name-to-address mapping: directories for service discovery
Network directories; Name-to-address mapping: lookup mechanisms between a plurality of directories; Synchronisation of directories, e.g.…
Network arrangements, protocols or services for addressing or naming: using proxies for addressing
Term ended 22 Apr 2023 (estimated)
This present invention relates to routing information across a network. More specifically, it relates to grouping trunk lines in networks.
Modern telecommunication networks include many different types of technologies. IP networks represent one type of network where IP packets are transmitted across the network. The public switched telephone network (PSTN) represents another type of network. Networks may also combine different types of technology. For example, a voice over IP network (VOIP) carries voice calls in packet form.
In order to connect users across networks, different functions, for example, trunking, may be performed. Trunking involves transmitting information between two endpoints, for example, between switching centers. Calls and information transmitted in the trunked lines may be managed for maximum efficiency.
Preferred embodiments of the present inventions are described with reference to the following drawings, wherein:
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a preferred embodiment of the system for implementing trunk groups in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2a is a diagram illustrating logical and physical gateways in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Referring now to FIG. 1, a system includes a network 102, a proxy 104, resource manager 105, gateways 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, and 116, trunks 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132, 134, 136, 138, 140, and 142. The trunks 118, 120, 122, 124, 126, and 128 form a trunk group 144. The trunks 130 and 132 form a trunk group 146. The trunks 134, 136, 138, and 140 form a trunk group 148. The trunk 142 forms a trunk group 150.
The network 102 is coupled to the proxy 104. The proxy 104 is coupled to the resource manager 105. The gateways 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, and 116 are coupled to the resource manager 105. The PSTN 152 is coupled to the gateways 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, and 116 by the trunks in the trunk groups.
It will be understood that other resource managers (not shown) may be coupled to other gateways (not shown). These other gateways may also be coupled to the PSTN 152.