Patent ID: 6587890
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
A computer, comprising:a processor; and a communication means for enabling said processor to communicate one or more switch controller application programmer interface messages between a plurality of switch controller application program software routines, wherein each of said switch controller application programmer interface message is being used to contribute to providing an interface between a programmable switch and an intelligent service network component, said programmable switch interfacing with a public switched telephone network, wherein said switch controller application programmer interface messages include: a switch message to perform a function associated with communication with said programmable switch; a registration message to monitor the health of one or more of said switch controller application program software routines; a control message for one of said plurality of switch controller application program software routines to request a second of said plurality of switch controller application program software routines to perform a task; and a service message to request that a call processing function be performed.