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Use of platform-independent code for supporting services in an intelligent network
Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB
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Filing: 1999-01-29
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Granted: 2001-12-04
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Expires: 2019-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A system and method for implementing services in an intelligent network of a telecommunications system. Upon registration of a subscriber station in a mobile telecommunications network, a plurality of triggers associated with the subscriber are downloaded to a switch that is handling the call. Subsequently, a trigger condition is detected at the switch, and a query signal is sent to a server storing data for responding to the trigger condition. In response to the query signal, a bundle of platform independent code comprising instructions for executing a particular service is downloaded to the switch. The code is executed at the switch to implement the particular service, and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with the implemented service.
Inventors
- 👤 Margaret Britt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:39
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0029; H04Q3/0033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for implementing services in an intelligent network of a telecommunications system, comprising the steps of: detecting a telecommunications event in the telecommunications system; downloading executable, platform independent code from a source node in the telecommunications system to a receiving node in the telecommunications system in response to said detection of the telecommunications event; and executing, at the receiving node, the platform independent code to implement the telecommunications service feature.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A method for implementing services in an intelligent network of a telecommunications system, comprising the steps of: detecting a telecommunications event in the telecommunications system; downloading executable, platform independent code from a source node in the telecommunications system to a receiving node in the telecommunications system in response to said detection of the telecommunications event; and executing, at the receiving node, the platform independent code to implement the telecommunications service feature.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the telecommunications event comprises a trigger condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the step of downloading platform independent code to the receiving node further comprises the steps of: transmitting a query signal to a server associated with subscriber associated with said telecommunications event; and receiving the platform independent code from the server.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the query signal includes an indication that the receiving node is capable of executing platform independent code.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 3 further comprising the step of transporting the platform independent code over a TCP/IP network.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 5 wherein the platform independent code includes at least one JAVA applet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the telecommunications event occurs in connection with a call connection.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 7 further comprising the step of processing the call connection in accordance with the implemented service feature.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of receiving a security code from said source node before executing the platform independent code.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the telecommunications event occurs in connection with a registration access.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for implementing services in a telecommunications network, comprising: a remote server storing a portable, platform-independent code describing at least one service; a telecommunications switch for routing calls involving a subscriber station, the switch detecting a trigger condition and, in response to the detected trigger condition, issuing a request for instructions for responding to the trigger condition; a processor associated with the switch; a communications link between the processor and the remote server, said link transporting the portable, platform-independent code from the remote server to the processor in response to the request for instructions; and wherein the processor associated with the switch executes the portable, platform-independent code to provide a particular telecommunications service to the switch.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
117 words
A system for implementing services in a telecommunications network, comprising: a remote server storing a portable, platform-independent code describing at least one service; a telecommunications switch for routing calls involving a subscriber station, the switch detecting a trigger condition and, in response to the detected trigger condition, issuing a request for instructions for responding to the trigger condition; a processor associated with the switch; a communications link between the processor and the remote server, said link transporting the portable, platform-independent code from the remote server to the processor in response to the request for instructions; and wherein the processor associated with the switch executes the portable, platform-independent code to provide a particular telecommunications service to the switch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the remote server comprises a service control point.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the processor is located in a service control point in some way associated with the subscriber.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the remote server comprises a home location register in a mobile telecommunications network.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the remote server comprises a visitor location register in a mobile telecommunications network.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the communications link comprises a TCP/IP link.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the communications link comprises a link in a Signal Switching No. 7 network.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the processor is located in the telecommunications switch.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system of claim 11 further comprising a local server, the local server receiving said request for instructions from the switch and forwarding said request for instructions to the remote server.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 19 wherein the processor is located in the local server.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 19 wherein the local server comprises a service control point in some way associated with the subscriber.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 11 wherein the switch stores customized trigger data associated with the network subscriber.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for implementing services in a telecommunications network, comprising the steps of: retrieving trigger data associated with a selected subscriber station, the trigger data defining a specified trigger condition; storing the trigger data in a telecommunications node of the network; detecting the specified trigger condition at the telecommunications node; retrieving platform independent code from a remote server in response to the detection of the specified trigger condition; and executing the platform independent code at the telecommunications node to implement a telecommunications service.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for implementing services in a telecommunications network, comprising the steps of: retrieving trigger data associated with a selected subscriber station, the trigger data defining a specified trigger condition; storing the trigger data in a telecommunications node of the network; detecting the specified trigger condition at the telecommunications node; retrieving platform independent code from a remote server in response to the detection of the specified trigger condition; and executing the platform independent code at the telecommunications node to implement a telecommunications service.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 23 wherein the remote server stores subscriber data associated with the particular subscriber station, the stored subscriber data including the platform independent code.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 23 wherein the trigger data is retrieved in response to a detection of the subscriber station in the telecommunications network.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the detection of the subscriber station includes receiving a registration signal from the subscriber station.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 25 wherein the detection of the subscriber station includes connecting a call involving the subscriber station.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 23 further comprising the step of selecting a service for execution at the telecommunications node, the selected service corresponding to the specified trigger condition, and wherein the platform independent code comprises instructions for implementing the selected service.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 28 wherein the step of retrieving the platform independent code further comprises the steps of: transmitting a query signal to the remote server, the query signal identifying the trigger condition; and transferring the platform independent code from the remote server to the telecommunications node over a communications link.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 29 wherein the query signal includes an indication that the telecommunications node supports an execution of platform independent code.
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