Patent ID: 6453029
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: G06Q,H04M

Abstract:
A method for providing user information in a telecommunications system comprising a plurality of servers, each of said servers at a different location and linked by a data network, said method comprising the steps of:determining whether said user information is in a local server; identifying a remote server having said user information, when said user information is not in said local server; negotiating with said remote server to obtain control of said user information, wherein said user information is transferred from said remote server to said local server, and wherein said transfer of said user information includes removing said user information from said remote server such that said user information resides only at said local server; calculating a call charge amount allowed using said information; and maintaining said user information on said local server until such time as a remote server of said plurality of servers negotiates with said local server to transfer and obtain control of said user information.