Patent ID: 6711251
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A cross-connect switch for implementing local number portability between a current local service provider originating switch and a desired local service provider ported switch comprising:an Originating Dial Tone (ODT) port for receiving a first line from said originating switch associated with a subscriber's directory number; a Ported Dial Tone (PDT) port for receiving a second line from said porting switch associated with said subscriber's directory number; a Main Distribution Frame (MDF) port for connecting said cross-connect switch to a MDF associated with said originating switch and said ported switch; an electronic switch for connecting said ODT port and PDT port to said MDF port; and a controller in operative communication with said switch, ODT, PDT and MDF ports, said controller including a processor programmed to receive a predetermined signal from said ODT port and, in response, automatically establish a communication channel between said PDT port and said MDF port, and open a communication channel between said ODT port and said MDF port.