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Method for creating and modifing similar and dissimilar databases for use in intelligent network configurations for telecommunication systems
Assignee: Nokia of America Corp
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Filing: 1998-04-02
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Granted: 2001-11-27
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Expires: 2018-04-02
Abstract
Abstract This invention uses a computer program to mine preexisting intelligent network data located in a variety of preexisting source intelligent network databases. The computer program either creates a new intelligent network database from parts of existing intelligent network databases or modifies an existing intelligent network database. The computer program replaces the current system's reliance upon manual data entry by data engineers to configure the operation of a new telecommunication switch or replace the software in a telecommunication switch that was damaged or requires a new intelligent network data configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Francis Lennert
- 👤 Rowena F. Mahaney
- 👤 William T. Mahaney
- 👤 Curt R. Zawiski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:58
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0029; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S707/00; Y10S707/99941; Y10S707/99943; Y10S707/99951; Y10S707/99952; Y10S707/99955
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 59
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for switch based services data fields; selecting switched based data from the switch based data fields; copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to a new database; and matching subscribers to the switched based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for switch based services data fields; selecting switched based data from the switch based data fields; copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to a new database; and matching subscribers to the switched based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 1 , where the switched based data from the at least one source database is copied to a similar sized data structure in the new database.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 1 , where the switched based data from the at least one source database is copied to a dissimilar sized data structure in the new database.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 1 , where the switched based data comprises service switching and control point data.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 4 , where the switched based data comprises free phone service data.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 4 , where the switched based data comprises calling card service data.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 4 , where the switched based data comprises virtual private network service data.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
136 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for intelligent network based services data fields; selecting intelligent network based data from the intelligent network based data fields; copying the intelligent network based data from the at least one source database to a new database; and matching subscribers to the intelligent network based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the intelligent network based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
136 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for intelligent network based services data fields; selecting intelligent network based data from the intelligent network based data fields; copying the intelligent network based data from the at least one source database to a new database; and matching subscribers to the intelligent network based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the intelligent network based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the intelligent network based data from the at least one source database is copied to similar sized data structure in the new database.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data from the at least one source database is copied to dissimilar sized data structure in the new database.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises advanced routing service data.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises advanced free phone service data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises mass calling services data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises network automatic call distribution data.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises premium charging service data.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises split charging service data.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises universal number service data.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises single destination services data.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises virtual private network data.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises calling card service data.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises personal number service data.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 8 , where the network based data comprises mass calling data.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
137 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for switched based data fields; selecting switched based data from the switched based data fields; copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to a new database; building dialed digit strings for the new database; and matching subscribers to the switched based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
137 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for switched based data fields; selecting switched based data from the switched based data fields; copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to a new database; building dialed digit strings for the new database; and matching subscribers to the switched based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the switched based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 23 , further comprising the step of building trigger tables for the new database.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 23 , further comprising the step of building index definitions for the new database.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 23 , further comprising the step of building service provider translations for the new database.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 23 , further comprising the step of building call routing data for the new database.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 23 , further comprising the step of building call measurement data for the new database.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 23 , further comprising the step of building billing data for the new database.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
137 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for network based data fields; selecting network based data from the network based data fields; copying the network based data from the at least one source database to a new database; building dialed digit strings for the new database; and matching subscribers to the network based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the network based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
137 words
A process for configuring an intelligent network database comprising the steps of: searching at least one source database for network based data fields; selecting network based data from the network based data fields; copying the network based data from the at least one source database to a new database; building dialed digit strings for the new database; and matching subscribers to the network based data in the new database; wherein the step of copying the network based data from the at least one source database to the new database comprises the step of: allowing a user to select any of a plurality of configuration scheme features, wherein the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises a hardware engineering feature, a dialing plan engineering feature, a network engineering feature, an operator services feature, and a private branch exchange feature.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of determining trigger detection methods for the new database.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of determining event detection methods for the new database.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring an intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of building trigger tables for the new database.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring an intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of building index definitions for the new database.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process for configuring an intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of building service switching point signaling interfaces for the new database.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
27 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of building service control point interfaces for the new database.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
28 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of building signaling connection control part translations for the new database.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 30 , further comprising the step of building intelligent peripheral interfaces for the new database.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 38 , where the intelligent peripheral interfaces for the new database are internal.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 39 , further comprising the step of building announcement data for the new database.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 39 , further comprising the step of building digit collection data for the new database.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 38 , where the intelligent peripheral interfaces for the new database are external.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process for configuring the intelligent network database described in claim 42 , further comprising the step of building protocol interface definitions for the new database.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
90 words
The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the hardware engineering feature to comprise an equipment configuration feature and an office dependent database feature; wherein the equipment configuration feature serves to allow one or more users to examine one or more properties of one or more administrative modules; wherein the office dependent database feature serves to allow communication between one or more communication modules and one or more switch modules.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
121 words
The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the dialing plan engineering feature to comprise a feature engineering feature, a signal network engineering feature, and a dialing plan feature; wherein the feature engineering feature serves to pull one or more existing features from one or more other databases that contain one or more feature definitions with embedded office dependent information into a new environment modified to the new database; wherein the signal network engineering feature serves to transfer data content regarding signaling information; wherein the dialing plan feature serves to map numbers that serve to differentiate a route of a call.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
71 words
The process of claim 1 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the operator services feature to comprise one or more of directory assistance, one or more toll and assistance applications, administrator measurements-operator, one or more automated calling card services, automated operator trainer, automatic call distribution, busy line verification, and one or more emergency alerts.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
90 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the hardware engineering feature to comprise an equipment configuration feature and an office dependent database feature; wherein the equipment configuration feature serves to allow one or more users to examine one or more properties of one or more administrative modules; wherein the office dependent database feature serves to allow communication between one or more communication modules and one or more switch modules.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
121 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the dialing plan engineering feature to comprise a feature engineering feature, a signal network engineering feature, and a dialing plan feature; wherein the feature engineering feature serves to pull one or more existing features from one or more other databases that contain one or more feature definitions with embedded office dependent information into a new environment modified to the new database; wherein the signal network engineering feature serves to transfer data content regarding signaling information; wherein the dialing plan feature serves to map numbers that serve to differentiate a route of a call.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
71 words
The process of claim 8 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the operator services feature to comprise one or more of directory assistance, one or more toll and assistance applications, administrator measurements-operator, one or more automated calling card services, automated operator trainer, automatic call distribution, busy line verification, and one or more emergency alerts.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
90 words
The process of claim 23 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the hardware engineering feature to comprise an equipment configuration feature and an office dependent database feature; wherein the equipment configuration feature serves to allow one or more users to examine one or more properties of one or more administrative modules; wherein the office dependent database feature serves to allow communication between one or more communication modules and one or more switch modules.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
121 words
The process of claim 23 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the dialing plan engineering feature to comprise a feature engineering feature, a signal network engineering feature, and a dialing plan feature; wherein the feature engineering feature serves to pull one or more existing features from one or more other databases that contain one or more feature definitions with embedded office dependent information into a new environment modified to the new database; wherein the signal network engineering feature serves to transfer data content regarding signaling information; wherein the dialing plan feature serves to map numbers that serve to differentiate a route of a call.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
71 words
The process of claim 23 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the operator services feature to comprise one or more of directory assistance, one or more toll and assistance applications, administrator measurements-operator, one or more automated calling card services, automated operator trainer, automatic call distribution, busy line verification, and one or more emergency alerts.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
90 words
The process of claim 30 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the hardware engineering feature to comprise an equipment configuration feature and an office dependent database feature; wherein the equipment configuration feature serves to allow one or more users to examine one or more properties of one or more administrative modules; wherein the office dependent database feature serves to allow communication between one or more communication modules and one or more switch modules.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
121 words
The process of claim 30 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the dialing plan engineering feature to comprise a feature engineering feature, a signal network engineering feature, and a dialing plan feature; wherein the feature engineering feature serves to pull one or more existing features from one or more other databases that contain one or more feature definitions with embedded office dependent information into a new environment modified to the new database; wherein the signal network engineering feature serves to transfer data content regarding signaling information; wherein the dialing plan feature serves to map numbers that serve to differentiate a route of a call.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
71 words
The process of claim 30 , wherein the step of allowing the user to select any of the plurality of configuration scheme features comprises the step of: selecting the operator services feature to comprise one or more of directory assistance, one or more toll and assistance applications, administrator measurements-operator, one or more automated calling card services, automated operator trainer, automatic call distribution, busy line verification, and one or more emergency alerts.
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