Patent ID: 7231187
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for remotely testing the proper functioning of a telecommunications network, comprising: sending a control signal from a controller located at a remote user location, which is accessible to said telecommunications network, to a remote call processor (RCP) having at least one telephone, said remote call processor (RCP) located in a service area of said telecommunications network; receiving said control signal in said remote call processor (RCP); establishing a first communications link including said controller and said remote call processor (RCP); processing said control signal in said remote call processor (RCP) wherein said control signal includes instructions for establishing a test telephone call from said remote call processor (RCP) through a calling area switch located in said service area to a destination telecommunications device; establishing said test telephone call from said remote call processor (RCP) through said telecommunication network to a destination telecommunications device; receiving in said remote call processor (RCP), telecommunications signals related to said test telephone call wherein said telecommunications signals include audio signals; and testing by said controller of said telecommunications signals related to said test telephone call to verify proper operation of said telecommunication network, including determining characteristics of said audio signals.