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Intelligent network internetworking access arrangement
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1995-02-07
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Granted: 1997-09-02
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Expires: 2015-02-07
Abstract
Abstract All existing services that can be offered in one telecommunication network can be offered across networks without changing any existing interfaces and protocols. A mediation access processor (MAP) is provided in a network element located in a first network that is interconnected with a second network. The MAP provides screening, translation and emulation functionality, so that (a) messages transmitted between switches in the first network and SCP's or other application processors in the second network can be properly converted so as to be recognized and understood, (b) changes to the intercommunication arrangements of the switches and the SCP's, such as the protocols that are supported, are not necessary.
Inventors
- 👤 Igor Faynberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:27
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0029; H04Q3/0045; H04Q2213/00; H04Q2213/13527; H04Q2213/13533; H04Q2213/13566
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
An intelligent network internetworking access system for interconnecting first and second networks, comprising a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network, and means for connecting said MAP to other elements in said first network and to network elements in said second network, wherein said MAP includes modules for (a) screening messages transmitted in one direction between elements in said first network and elements in said second network, and (b) emulating, with respect to said first network, elements in said second network, and with respect to said second network, elements in said first network.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
An intelligent network internetworking access system for interconnecting first and second networks, comprising a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network, and means for connecting said MAP to other elements in said first network and to network elements in said second network, wherein said MAP includes modules for (a) screening messages transmitted in one direction between elements in said first network and elements in said second network, and (b) emulating, with respect to said first network, elements in said second network, and with respect to said second network, elements in said first network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said apparatus comprising at lease one switch in said first network adapted to receive a call from said caller; at least one network element in said second network arranged to store said call processing logic; a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network; and means for connecting said MAP to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network; wherein said MAP is arranged so that messages transmitted between said switch in said first network and said network element in said second network are converted so as to be recognized and understood by said network element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
Apparatus for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said apparatus comprising at lease one switch in said first network adapted to receive a call from said caller; at least one network element in said second network arranged to store said call processing logic; a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network; and means for connecting said MAP to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network; wherein said MAP is arranged so that messages transmitted between said switch in said first network and said network element in said second network are converted so as to be recognized and understood by said network element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said network element is a Service Control Point (SCP).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined in claim 3 wherein messages between said switch and said MAP are in a first format and messages between said MAP and said network element are in a second format.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention defined in claim 4 wherein said first format is AIN (Advanced Intelligent Network) 0.1 INAP (Intelligent Application Network Protocol), and said second format is ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) CORE INAP.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) is disposed within an SCP (Service Control Point) in said first network.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) includes a screening module arranged to protect the network from unwanted or erroneous messages, and protocol identification and coordination modules arranged to translate messages from one INAP (Intelligent Application Network Protocol) option to another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) operates a SSF/CCF (Service Switching Function/Call Control Function) to SCF (Service Control Function) interface as though it is an SCF, and operates at the SCF to SSF/CCF interface as though it is an SSF/CCF.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention defined in claim 2 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) includes an SCF (Service Control Function) adapter and an SSF (Service Switching Function) adapter.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The invention defined in claim 9 wherein said SCF (Service Control Function) adapter and SSF (Service Switching Function) adapter are interconnected to each other through a PCF (Protocol Coordination Function) module that performs a protocol coordination function.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention defined in claim 10 wherein said protocol coordination function performed by said PCF (Protocol Coordination Function) includes translation of one protocol into another protocol.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said apparatus comprising at least one switch in said first network adapted to receive a call from said caller; at least one network element in said second network arranged to store said call processing logic, a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network, means for connecting said MAP to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network, wherein said MAP is arranged to provide emulation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
106 words
Apparatus for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said apparatus comprising at least one switch in said first network adapted to receive a call from said caller; at least one network element in said second network arranged to store said call processing logic, a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network, means for connecting said MAP to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network, wherein said MAP is arranged to provide emulation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
92 words
An intelligent network internetworking access method for interconnecting first and second networks, comprising the steps of connecting a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network to other elements in said first network and to network elements in said second network, screening messages transmitted in one direction between elements in said first networks and elements in said second network in a first module in said MAP, and emulating, with respect to said first network, elements in said second network, and with respect to said second network, elements in said first network.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
92 words
An intelligent network internetworking access method for interconnecting first and second networks, comprising the steps of connecting a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network to other elements in said first network and to network elements in said second network, screening messages transmitted in one direction between elements in said first networks and elements in said second network in a first module in said MAP, and emulating, with respect to said first network, elements in said second network, and with respect to said second network, elements in said first network.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
134 words
A method for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said method comprising the steps of receiving a call from said caller in at least one switch in said first network; storing said call processing logic in at least one network element in said second network; and connecting a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network; wherein said MAP is arranged so that messages transmitted between said switch in said first network and said network element in said second network are converted so as to be recognized and understood by said network element.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
134 words
A method for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said method comprising the steps of receiving a call from said caller in at least one switch in said first network; storing said call processing logic in at least one network element in said second network; and connecting a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network; wherein said MAP is arranged so that messages transmitted between said switch in said first network and said network element in said second network are converted so as to be recognized and understood by said network element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method defined in claim 14 wherein said network element is a Service Control Point (SCP).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method defined in claim 15 wherein messages between said switch and said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) are in a first format and messages between said MAP and said network element are in a second format.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method defined in claim 16 wherein said first format is AIN (Advanced Intelligent Network) 0.1 INAP (Intelligent Application Network Protocol), and said second format is ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) CORE INAP.AIN 0.1 INAP.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method defined in claim 14 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) is disposed within an SCP (Service Control Point) in said first network.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method defined in claim 14 further including the steps of screening messages in said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) to protect the network from unwanted or erroneous messages, and translating messages from one INAP (Intelligent Network Application Protocol) option to another in protocol identification and coordination modules.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method defined in claim 14 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) operates at the SSF/CCF (Service Switching Function/Call Control Function) to SCF interface as though it is an SCF, and operates at the SCF to SSF/CCF interface as though it is an SSF/CCF.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method defined in claim 14 wherein said MAP (Mediation Access Processor) includes an SCF (Service Control Function) adapter and an SSF (Service Switching Function) adapter.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method defined in claim 21 wherein said SCF (Service Control Function) adapter and SSF (Service Switching Function) adapter are interconnected to each other through a PCF (Protocol Coordination Function) module that performs a protocol coordination function.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method defined in claim 22 wherein said protocol coordination function performed by said PCF (Protocol Coordination Function) includes translation of one protocol into another protocol.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said method comprising the steps of receiving a call from said caller in at least one switch in said first network; storing said call processing logic in at least one network element in said second network; connecting a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network; and arranging said MAP to provide emulation.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
103 words
A method for interconnecting first and second networks so that intelligent network services can be provided to a caller connected to said first network using call processing logic residing in said second network, said method comprising the steps of receiving a call from said caller in at least one switch in said first network; storing said call processing logic in at least one network element in said second network; connecting a mediation access processor (MAP) located in said first network to said switch in said first network and to said network element in said second network; and arranging said MAP to provide emulation.
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