Patent ID: 6661887
Filing Date: 2003-12-09
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A method for providing at least two intelligent network services in connection with a call in a telecommunications system including at least a first exchange and a next exchange each of the first exchange and the next exchange including an interface to a service control point of an intelligent network, and each of the at least two intelligent network services being associated with at least one corresponding detection point, the method comprising:dividing the at least two intelligent network services into first intelligent network services and second intelligent network services based on at least one predetermined criterion; maintaining information on the mutual compatibility of the at least two intelligent network services examining, by the first exchange, in connection with each call which involves at least one first intelligent network service and one second intelligent network service, compatibility of the second intelligent network service with the at least one first intelligent network service; and routing the call to the next exchange or part of the first exchange for activating said second intelligent network service if: the second intelligent network service is compatible with all of the at least one first intelligent network service, and the second intelligent network service or any one of the at least one first intelligent network service requires a control relationship to the service control point for longer than the a duration of one detection point.