Patent ID: 7440455
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A calling network for accepting voice and data information, the calling network comprising: a voice distribution server, wherein the voice distribution server is communicably coupled to an integrated access device, wherein the voice distribution server includes a processor and a computer readable medium, and wherein the computer readable medium includes a customer profile; the customer profile including at least one registered access identification associated with the integrated access device, and a plurality of quasi-registered access numbers associated with the integrated access device; the customer profile further including a customer description, routing information, caller-id information, and an emergency call configuration; the processor configured to route calls directed to and from the quasi-registered access numbers by carrying out a process comprising: receiving a call indicating one of the plurality of quasi-registered access numbers in an origination field; inserting the integrated access device identification in the origination field; inserting the quasi-registered access number in a routing field; sending an invitation message with an authorization header and identification in the invitation message; determining which customer profile is associated with the quasi-registered access number; accessing the determined customer profile; verifying a username and password associated with the determined customer profile; following the caller-id preference designated by the determined customer profile; determining if the call is an emergency call; following emergency call configuration indicated in the determined customer profile if the call is an emergency call; sending a trying message to the integrated access device; changing the origination field and remote party identification field; sending an adapted invitation message; and continuing with a standard call flow.