Patent ID: 6317584
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
A method for utilizing a session processor to coordinate communication sessions within a network that includes a plurality of control interfaces, said method comprising:generating a session table that includes session control data which associates each of said plurality of control interfaces with each of a plurality of sessions, wherein said session control data comprises:a source and destination address;an authentication status; anda quality of service type;storing and updating a request identification tag within said session table, wherein said request identification tag correlates a message from one of said plurality of control interfaces to a message from said session processor;receiving a session control message from one of said plurality of control interfaces;processing said session control message;formulating a response message in accordance with said session control data as maintained within said session table;associating said request identification tag with said response message; anddelivering said response message to at least one of said plurality of control interfaces such that said session processor maintains comprehensive and seamless control of network sessions.