Patent ID: 9020105
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: H04M,H04W

Abstract:
1. A method for updating a physical location record in a database in connection with servicing a telecommunications call over at least a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) network, the method comprising: receiving a telecommunications call originating from a communication device; determining whether the communication device is associated with an automatic locating device; if the communication device is associated with an automatic locating device, then querying for a current set of physical location coordinates generated by the automatic locating device; receiving the current set of physical location coordinates, wherein the physical location coordinates are imbedded in the session initiation protocol (SIP) message; comparing the current set of physical location coordinates to a set of physical location coordinates contained in the physical location record; and if the current set of physical location coordinates are different from contained set of physical location coordinates, updating the physical location record to include the current set of physical location coordinates.