Patent ID: 6101246
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A method of providing caller identification for calls placed over an internet, comprising the steps of:(a) receiving a dialed long distance number at an originating service switching point;(b) triggering on the dialed long distance number;(c) sending a routing query, containing the dialed long distance number and an originating telephone line, to a service control point;(d) when the call requires routing to an internet telephone carrier, sending a routing response including an authentication code;(e) routing the call including a caller identification field to an originating point of presence for the internet telephone carrier;(f) routing the call over the internet to a destination point of presence for the internet telephone carrier;(g) routing the call to a destination service switching point;(h) the call encounters a trigger;(i) sending an authentication query containing the authentication code to the service control point;(k) performing a validation of the authentication code; and(l) when a positive authentication response is received, routing the call to a terminating line associated with the dialed long distance number, including the caller identification field.