Collecting information before a call

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2005-04-05

2005-04-05

Pham, Chi (Department: 2667)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Combined circuit switching and packet switching

C370S389000, C370S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06876646

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided. The method comprises receiving a call request from a first media gateway controller to a second media controller over a network. The method further comprises requesting information from the first media gateway controller. The method also comprises receiving the information before establishing a bearer path over the network.

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