System and method for implementing user-to-user information transfer services

a. Field of the Invention A system and method for implementing user-to-user information transfer services over a communications network having switches, a voice network, and a signaling network. The invention establishes a connection path over both the voice network and the signaling network for con...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Dendi, Ranga R, Litzenberger, Paul D, Morgan, Timothy A, Sehgal, Shailin
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.10.2004
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:a. Field of the Invention A system and method for implementing user-to-user information transfer services over a communications network having switches, a voice network, and a signaling network. The invention establishes a connection path over both the voice network and the signaling network for connections requested by users to follow such that multiple connections may utilize the same connection paths. Each of switches have available a database for tracking and maintaining current connection information for connections with other switches.