公开(公告)号：US20030048781A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-13

申请号：US10078175

申请日：2002-02-15

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： Forrest L. Pierson

IPC: H04L012/56

CPC classification number: H04L49/30 ,  H04L49/25 ,  H04L49/3009 ,  H04L49/3081 ,  H04L49/552

Abstract: A system and method for moving voice telephone calls through a data network. More particularly, the system and method are directed to the efficient operation of using identification numbers to route data packets through a communications node without reformatting individual data packets to the native protocol of that communications node. The exception is when the data packet will be more efficiently handled within the overall communications network by routing different pieces of that data packet to different outgoing port cards in a particular communications node, then the data packet will be reformatted, if necessary, to the native protocol of that communications node. The system and method allow the outgoing port card to convert the data packet into the correct format for transmission to either the destination (customer) or the next communications node. Together port cards and data switches form nodes. The port card receives and transmits out signals through respective ports connected to links between nodes.

Abstract translation: 一种通过数据网络移动语音电话呼叫的系统和方法。 更具体地，该系统和方法涉及使用识别号码以通过通信节点路由数据分组而不将单个数据分组重新格式化为该通信节点的本机协议的有效操作。 例外是当通过将该数据分组的不同片段路由到特定通信节点中的不同输出端口卡来在整个通信网络中更有效地处理数据分组时，则如果需要，数据分组将被重新格式化为本机 该通信节点的协议。 系统和方法允许输出端口卡将数据分组转换成正确的格式，以传输到目的地（客户）或下一个通信节点。 端口卡和数据交换机一起形成节点。 端口卡通过连接到节点之间的链路的各个端口接收和发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US20030040936A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-27

申请号：US10210711

申请日：2002-07-30

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： Timothy C. Nader ,  James Carter ,  Michael Alonso ,  Daniel Stroud ,  Thomas H. Beeson ,  William E. Brunsen

IPC: G06F017/60

CPC classification number: H04M15/745 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/44 ,  H04M15/58 ,  H04M2215/0104 ,  H04M2215/0108 ,  H04M2215/0168 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/0188

Abstract: A system for generating reports includes a graphical user interface that enables a user to submit requests for pre-defined or customized reports. The user may select the data upon which a report will be based and test the report at various stages to determine whether the report will provide the desired information.

公开(公告)号：US20030002640A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-02

申请号：US10230787

申请日：2002-08-28

Applicant: WorldCom, Inc.

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04M017/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1043 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1467 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1009 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04M15/55 ,  H04M15/56 ,  H04M15/63 ,  H04M15/7655 ,  H04M15/772 ,  H04M15/773 ,  H04M15/8292 ,  H04M15/854 ,  H04M15/88 ,  H04M17/00 ,  H04M17/201 ,  H04M17/204 ,  H04M2017/22 ,  H04M2017/24 ,  H04M2215/0116 ,  H04M2215/0176 ,  H04M2215/018 ,  H04M2215/202 ,  H04M2215/22 ,  H04M2215/44 ,  H04M2215/725 ,  H04M2215/7263 ,  H04M2215/7268 ,  H04M2215/8166

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for providing prepaid telephony service via an Internet protocol (IP) network system. A first method provides controlling at least one media agent or call routing station/switch of an IP network system for allowing and/or blocking call media streams from traversing through the media agent. A second method provides directing all signaling messages transmitted by a signaling agent or station and all media packets transmitting voice and data communications through at least one common device within the IP network system. The methods further provide for continuously monitoring a subscriber's account balance and terminating the prepaid telephony service if the account balance is less than a predetermined amount.

公开(公告)号：US20020194369A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US10095909

申请日：2002-03-12

Applicant: WORLDCOM, Inc.

Inventor： Diana Rawlins ,  Lei Yao ,  David E. McDysan

IPC: G06F015/173

CPC classification number: H04L47/2441 ,  H04L41/08 ,  H04L41/0893 ,  H04L41/5022 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/20

Abstract: A data network may include an upstream router having one or more data handling queues, a downstream router, and a policy server. In one embodiment, the policy server includes processing resources, a communication interface in communication with the processing resources, and data storage that stores a configuration manager executable by the processing resources. The configuration manager configures data handling queues of the upstream router to provide a selected bandwidth to one or more of a plurality of service classes of data flows. In addition, the configuration manager transmits to the downstream router one or more virtual pool capacities, each corresponding to a bandwidth at the upstream router for one or more associated service classes among the plurality of service classes. In one embodiment, the configuration manager configures the data handling queues on the upstream router only in response to acknowledgment that one or more virtual pool capacities transmitted to the downstream router were successfully installed.

Abstract translation: 数据网络可以包括具有一个或多个数据处理队列的上游路由器，下游路由器和策略服务器。 在一个实施例中，策略服务器包括处理资源，与处理资源通信的通信接口以及存储可由处理资源执行的配置管理器的数据存储。 配置管理器配置上游路由器的数据处理队列，以将选定的带宽提供给数据流的多个服务类别中的一个或多个。 此外，配置管理器向下游路由器发送一个或多个虚拟池容量，每个虚拟池容量对应于在多个服务类别中的一个或多个相关联的服务类别的上游路由器处的带宽。 在一个实施例中，配置管理器仅在响应于确认发送到下游路由器的一个或多个虚拟池容量被成功安装的情况下才配置上游路由器上的数据处理队列。

公开(公告)号：US20020122220A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-05

申请号：US09993645

申请日：2001-11-27

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： Niall Robinson ,  Charles Mao ,  Frank A. McKiel

IPC: H04B010/08 ,  H04B010/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/2569

Abstract: A method and apparatus performing fault management in an optical communications system including a polarization mode dispersion (PMD) compensator. The method and apparatus utilizes a controller receiving notifications indicative of PMD in the system, as well as at least one indicator from a system device providing an indication of an attribute of the communication system. Such system devices include a receiver providing a Q factor and a bit error rate (BER) of an optical signal, and a signal-to-noise ratio meter providing an SNR of the optical signal. The method intelligently provides fault management by correlating the PMD notifications and system indicators to distinguish between fiber failure, PMD-related degradations, and failure of monitoring equipment itself.

公开(公告)号：US20020097840A1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-25

申请号：US09779092

申请日：2001-02-08

Applicant: WorldCom, Inc.

Inventor： William C. Hardy

IPC: H04M001/24 ,  H04M003/22

CPC classification number: H04M3/2254 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0841 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/0864 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M1/24 ,  H04M3/2236 ,  H04M2207/203

Abstract: A device is disclosed that uses an continuous analytical function representing mapping data relating object voice connection measurements to likely user perception of the quality of a voice connection. The device is compact and inexpensive. It can be implemented on a single integrated circuit, or on a single printed circuit board. CPU processing time is significantly reduced. The device obtains a real-time estimate of likely user perception of a given connection in terms of a user perception rating system. The device is reprogrammable, enabling it to be updated as more accurate mapping data is obtained.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用表示将对象语音连接测量相关联的数据的连续分析功能可能用户对语音连接质量的感知的设备。 该设备结构紧凑，价格便宜。 它可以在单个集成电路上或单个印刷电路板上实现。 CPU处理时间显着减少。 该设备根据用户感知评级系统获得对给定连接的可能用户感知的实时估计。 该设备可重新编程，使其能够更新，因为获得更准确的映射数据。

公开(公告)号：US20020071429A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-13

申请号：US10068381

申请日：2002-02-06

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L012/56

CPC classification number: H04L65/103 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L51/00 ,  H04L51/36 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/104 ,  H04L65/1096 ,  H04M3/5307 ,  H04M3/53308 ,  H04M7/006 ,  Y10S370/912 ,  Y10S379/90

Abstract: A method for signaling an Integrated Messaging System (IMS) on an Internet Protocol (IP) based network to deposit a message, including the steps of sending a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) SIP INVITE request to the IMS indicating a message deposit action; receiving a corresponding SIP message, from the IMS agreeing to participate in the message deposit action; and sending an SIP acknowledge message to the IMS confirming receipt of the corresponding SIP message; and depositing the message in a destination mailbox. A method of signaling an IMS on an IP based network to retrieve a deposited message, the method including the steps of sending a SIP INVITE request to the IMS indicating a message retrieval action; receiving a corresponding SIP message from the IMS agreeing to participate in the message retrieval action; sending an SIP acknowledge message to the IMS confirming receipt of the corresponding SIP message; and retrieving the deposited message from a mailbox corresponding to known account information.

Abstract translation: 一种用于信令基于因特网协议（IP）的网络上的集成消息系统（IMS）以存储消息的方法，包括以下步骤：向所述IMS发送指示消息存储动作的会话发起协议（SIP）SIP INVITE请求; 从IMS接收到相应的SIP消息，同意参与消息存储动作; 向所述IMS发送SIP确认消息，确认接收到相应的SIP消息; 并将消息存储在目的地邮箱中。 一种用于在基于IP的网络上发信号通知IMS以取回所存储的消息的方法，所述方法包括以下步骤：向所述IMS发送指示消息检索动作的SIP INVITE请求; 从IMS接收对应的SIP消息，同意参与消息检索动作; 向所述IMS发送SIP确认消息，确认接收到相应的SIP消息; 以及从对应于已知帐户信息的邮箱中检索所存储的消息。

公开(公告)号：US20020048351A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-25

申请号：US10022099

申请日：2001-12-18

Applicant: WorldCom, Inc.

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan ,  Matthew Cannon ,  John Hearty

IPC: H04M001/64 ,  H04M011/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/1009 ,  H04L65/4007 ,  H04M3/5166 ,  H04M3/5191 ,  H04M2207/203

Abstract: An approach for processing voice calls over a packet switched network as to efficiently utilize the functionalities of a Voice Response Unit (VRU). According to one embodiment, a call originator, acting as a User Agent Client in accordance with the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP), issues messages to establish a first call-leg with the VRU. The VRU performs digit collection to obtain information to authenticate the call originator and to authorize the voice call. Based upon the issued messages from the call originator, the VRU establishes a second call-leg with the call terminator. The VRU is released from the voice call after binding the call-legs to connect the call originator to the call terminator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过分组交换网络处理语音呼叫以有效地利用语音响应单元（VRU）的功能的方法。 根据一个实施例，作为根据会话发起协议（SIP）的用户代理客户端的呼叫发起者发出消息以与VRU建立第一呼叫支路。 VRU执行数字收集以获取信息以认证呼叫发起者并授权语音呼叫。 基于来自呼叫发起者的发出的消息，VRU与呼叫终止器建立第二个呼叫支路。 在绑定呼叫线路之后，VRU从语音呼叫中释放，以将呼叫发起者连接到呼叫终止器。

公开(公告)号：US20020041590A1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-11

申请号：US10013777

申请日：2001-12-11

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： Steven R. Donovan

IPC: H04L012/66

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L47/15 ,  H04L47/70 ,  H04L47/724 ,  H04L47/801 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L47/808 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04M7/1245 ,  H04M7/1275 ,  H04Q3/0025 ,  H04Q2213/13034 ,  H04Q2213/13166 ,  H04Q2213/13204 ,  H04Q2213/13348 ,  H04Q2213/13389

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method whereby the separate protocols: session initiation protocol SIP. resource reservation protocol RSVP. common open policy service COPS. and open settlement protocol OSP are used together to setup. maintain. and teardown Internet communications having an acceptable QoS. This process is accomplished by dynamically establishing RSVP policy based on SIP telephony requests to provide IP communications with QoS across the Internet. The QoS policy is installed in network elements at the request of the network elements. The network elements receive a RSVP PATH or RESV request and queries the policy server; the policy server queries a Local database about ID and services for the user and a clearinghouse server (if available) or a policy server in a corresponding network; upon positive acknowledgement from the local database and/or the clearinghouse server. the policy server confirms policy in network elements to accept RSVP PATH and RESV requests for the particular reserved data flow to the SIP client. In this manner, the called telephone will not ring until policy has been provisioned in the network elements and resources have been reserved end-to-end to ensure an acceptable level of QoS.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种方法，其中单独的协议：会话发起协议SIP。 资源预留协议RSVP。 共同开放政策服务COPS。 和开放结算协议OSP一起使用来设置。 保持。 以及具有可接受的QoS的拆卸互联网通信。 该过程通过动态建立基于SIP电话请求的RSVP策略来实现，以提供通过因特网的QoS的IP通信。 QoS策略根据网元的要求安装在网元中。 网络元件接收到RSVP PATH或RESV请求并查询策略服务器; 策略服务器向本地数据库查询关于用户和信息交换所服务器（如果可用）或相应网络中的策略服务器的ID和服务; 在本地数据库和/或结算所服务器的肯定确认之后。 策略服务器确认网元中的策略来接受对SIP客户端的特定保留数据流的RSVP PATH和RESV请求。 以这种方式，被叫电话将不会振铃，直到在网络元件中提供策略，并且资源已被端到端地保留以确保可接受的QoS水平。

公开(公告)号：US20040213227A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：US10627390

申请日：2003-07-24

Applicant: WorldCom, INC.

Inventor： Forrest L. Pierson JR.

IPC: H04L012/56

CPC classification number: H04L41/16 ,  H04J3/175 ,  H04L43/0811

Abstract: A method and system for improving the passage of silent or unused status of DsO channel to a data switch with a DsO switching capacity. The method allows the DsO channel source to be the only equipment that must engage a digital signal processor to remove silent and unused DsO channels from a DsO channel carrying data packet. The method provides for the DsO channel source, the intermediate nodes (data switches with DsO switching matrixes included) and DsO channel destination to recognize a simple and efficient means of passing suppression status of a DsO channel through the entire network.

Abstract translation: 一种用于改善DsO通道的静音或未使用状态到具有DsO切换能力的数据交换机的方法和系统。 该方法允许DsO信道源是唯一必须使用数字信号处理器从携带数据分组的DsO信道去除静音和未使用的DsO信道的设备。 该方法提供DsO信道源，中间节点（包含DsO交换矩阵的数据交换）和DsO信道目的地，以识别通过整个网络传递DsO信道抑制状态的简单有效的方法。