Patent ID: 6614781
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A method for transmitting voice information over a packet-switched data network, the method comprising:receiving a signaling message associated with a telecommunications call requested between a caller at an origination location to a callee at a termination location, wherein the caller requests connection of the telecommunications call by dialing a termination call number associated with the termination location; querying a customer profile database using a customer look-up key contained in the signaling message; extracting from the customer profile database a plan for servicing telecommunications calls requested by the caller, wherein the plan specifies at least one process to be performed in response to reception of the signaling message; implementing the plan; analyzing the termination call number to determine a termination gateway servicing the termination location; and connecting the requested telecommunications call between an origination gateway servicing the origination location and the termination gateway.