US20020016832A1 - Method of establishing a connection, as well as an exchange and a service control point - Google Patents

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US20020016832A1
US20020016832A1 US08/938,262 US93826297D US2002016832A1 US 20020016832 A1 US20020016832 A1 US 20020016832A1 US 93826297 D US93826297 D US 93826297D US 2002016832 A1 US2002016832 A1 US 2002016832A1
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  • the invention concerns a method of establishing a connection via a communications network to a called terminal which is geographically located in the area of two or more local line networks, as well as an exchange for a communications network and a service control point for connection to one or to several exchanges of a communications network.
  • the usual methods of establishing a connection will route a call request to the subscriber station by means of a call number of the called subscriber which is entered therein.
  • the call number provides the path through the communications network and is evaluated step by step along the path through the communications network, i.e. it first addresses for example the local exchange area, then the subscriber's exchange, and then the station of the called subscriber within the numbering range of the subscriber's exchange.
  • call number portability means that a subscriber is able to change local line network operators within his subscriber line area and can take his call number with him to the new network operator. The result is that there is no longer a fixed association between the local line network and the call number of a called subscriber, which can be identified with the call number.
  • the invention now starts with a method of establishing a connection in a deregulated network environment, as proposed in the report “High level service description for number portability” of the “Public Network Operators-Interest Group”, Jun. 29, 1994 as a possible solution for achieving call number portability in the United Kingdom (UK).
  • IN Intelligent Network
  • the relocated call number and the local line network to which a call request with this call number is to be routed must be entered into a data base by the network operator.
  • the call forwarding service is controlled by the data from this data base.
  • a disadvantage of this solution is that this data base which assists the forwarding service must be continuously updated by the network operator. If the data base updating is delayed, the concerned subscriber can no longer be reached.
  • the task of the invention is to present an alternative method of establishing a connection in a communications network, to a terminal that is located in the area of two or more local line networks.
  • a method of establishing a connection through a communications network to a called terminal located in the geographical area of two or more local line networks wherein a calling terminal requests a connection to the called terminal by means of a call request which is provided with a called number assigned to the called terminal, and wherein that of the two or more local line networks via which the called terminal can be reached is determined for the establishment of the connection, characterized in that the local line network via which the called terminal can be reached is determined by means of a learning procedure using the called number.
  • an exchange for a communications network with a routing guidance device for controlling the establishment of a connection via the communications network to the called terminal wherein the routing guidance device is provided with reception means for receiving a call request with a called number assigned to the called terminal, and with control means that are designed so that if the called terminal is assigned to a subscriber line area, and its call number area is shared by two or more local line networks, that of the two or more local line networks via which the called terminal can be reached is determined for the establishment of the connection, characterized in that the control means are designed so that the local line network via which the called terminal can be reached is determined by means of a learning procedure using the called number.
  • a service control point for connection to one or to several exchanges of a communications network, with a receiving unit for receiving a call request, with a called number assigned to a called terminal, and with control means that are designed so that if the called terminal is assigned to a subscriber line area, and its calling range is shared by two or more local line networks of different network operators, they determine that of the two or more local line networks via which the called terminal can be reached, characterized in that the control means are designed so that the local line network via which the called terminal can be reached is determined by means of a learning procedure using the called number.
  • the basic idea of the invention is that when a connection is established, the destination local line network is no longer determined on the basis of the numbering plan of the called terminal's call number, but by a learning procedure using the called terminal's call number.
  • the number of the called terminal is generally a very logic address which is addressed by a terminal or by a subscriber assigned to this terminal.
  • the invention Since a central component is omitted, namely the master data base, the invention has increased fail-safety.
  • a failure of the central master data base would affect the entire communications network, while the failure of a learning-capable node only affects one partial network in a large number of partial networks.
  • Another advantage is that the method of the invention to establish a connection can be directly integrated into the routing guidance of exchanges and thus the cost of introducing this method of establishing a connection is low.
  • FIG. 1 is a section of a block diagram of a communications network.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an exchange according to the invention for a first configuration example.
  • FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an exchange and a service control point according to the invention for a second configuration example.
  • the first configuration example explains the method of the invention to establish a connection in a communications network with one or with several exchanges according to the invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a section of a communications network with three trunk networks TN 1 to TN 3 , and three local line networks LNA to LNC.
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC connect the terminals of a subscriber line area AREA. Of these connected terminals only terminal TE, which is connected to the local line network LNC, is shown as an example.
  • terminal TE which is connected to the local line network LNC
  • four exchanges TEX or LEXA to LEXC are shown as an example.
  • the trunk networks TN 1 to TN 3 represent conventional trunk networks which are used to provide telephone communication between exchanges.
  • the trunk networks TN 1 to TN 3 are respectively connected to the local line networks LNA to LNC of the subscriber line area AREA, so that a connection can be established between the local line networks of different subscriber line areas via each trunk network TN 1 to TN 3 .
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC can be only connected to one trunk network and in this way there is no possibility of dialing a trunk and therefore a trunk network operator.
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC are conventional line networks for connecting telephone terminals and private branch exchanges. Possible telephone terminals in that case are telephones and fax machines, but also modems and interface cards for connecting data processing installations. They can be analog as well as ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) terminals.
  • the terminal TE is such a terminal.
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC are made up of one or of several subscriber exchanges. Of these subscriber exchanges either the exchange LEXA, LEXB or LEXC is shown. All the terminals of subscribers assigned to one of the local line networks LNA to LNC are connected via subscriber lines to such a subscriber exchange of the respective local line network. Larger local line networks may also contain transit exchanges because of the increased traffic load. Transverse lines interconnect the exchanges of a local line network and one or several transit exchanges of the trunk networks TN 1 to TN 3 .
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC are radio networks, for example according to the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) standard, or according to the DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone) standard.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • DECT Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone
  • Such radio interfaces can also be part of one or several exchanges in one of the local line networks LNA to LNC, i.e. only some of the subscribers of this local line network are connected to one or to several radio networks.
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC are assigned to different network operators. Since they cover the same subscriber line area AREA, for example the same local network area, the local line networks LNA to LNC share the numbering range of the subscriber line area AREA.
  • the local line networks LNA to LNC are therefore available in parallel to each other to the subscribers who reside in the same geographical area under the same local network identity. In this way the subscribers can choose to which local line network LNA to LNC their terminal is connected and by means of this selection determine the local line network operator and thereby the conditions that apply to the subscriber line.
  • the calling terminal sends a call request with a call number N, which identifies the called terminal TE, to the subscriber exchange to which is connected.
  • the call number N is a logical network address or an address that identifies the called subscriber.
  • the subscriber exchange routes the call request as a signalling message CALL(N) via the no. 7 signalling system to the trunk network TN 1 .
  • the trunk network TN 1 then routes the signalling message CALL(N) to the exchange TEX representing the transit exchange, whereby the local line networks LNA to LNC are connected to the trunk network.
  • the routing of the signalling message CALL(N) from exchange to exchange and finally to the exchange TEX is controlled by the routing guidance functions of these exchanges. These routing guidance functions successively evaluate the call number N from exchange to exchange.
  • the subscriber exchange determines from the first digits of the dialed number that the signalling message CALL(N) should be routed to the pertinent transit exchange of the trunk network TN 1 ; this transit exchange then determines from the next digit or digits of the call number to which other exchanges of the trunk network the signalling message CALL(N) should be routed, and so forth.
  • the exchange TEX decides about the further routing of the signalling message CALL(N) in a different way.
  • the exchange to which the signalling message CALL(N) is routed is determined on the basis of a learning procedure. This learning procedure comprises the following steps:
  • the exchange TEX checks successively which of the local line networks LNA to LNC of the call number N has a terminal assigned to it. To that end it sends a signalling message REQ(N) with the call number N, or the part of the call number N which corresponds to the numbering range of the subscriber line area AREA, one at a time respectively to an exchange of the local line networks LNA to LNC, for example first to the exchange LEXA, secondly to the exchange LEXB and thirdly to the exchange LEXC.
  • the respective exchange LEXA, LEXB or LEXC After it receives the signalling message REQ(N), the respective exchange LEXA, LEXB or LEXC checks in each case whether or not a subscriber line with the call number N is present in the local line network LNA, LNB or LNC, and then sends a return message containing this information back to the exchange TEX. By evaluating these received return messages, the learning procedure obtains the information to which of the local line networks LNA to LNC of the subscriber line area AREA it must route the signalling message CALL(N), i.e. via which of the local line networks LNA to LNC the connection to the terminal TE should be established.
  • the signalling message CALL(N) i.e. via which of the local line networks LNA to LNC the connection to the terminal TE should be established.
  • the signalling message REQ(N) is the call request to establish a connection in accordance with the no. 7 signalling system. This has the advantage that the call request no longer needs to be additionally sent to this exchange. It is however possible for this message to be one that is specified for this function proper, which is also transmitted via the no. 7 signalling system.
  • the signalling message REQ(N) is processed in the local line networks LNA to LNC as follows:
  • the exchange LEXA is the only exchange of the local line network LNA, all the subscriber lines of this network are connected thereto and its routing guidance contains a list defining which call number is assigned to what exchange. To check, it searches this list and recognizes if the part of the call number N that corresponds to the numbering range of the subscriber line area AREA is not listed as a call number in the list. In that case it sends a return message UNEQ to the exchange TEX. The return message UNEQ is sent to the exchange TEX as the no. 7 message via the no. 7 signalling system in this case.
  • the exchange LEXB checks whether a subscriber line with the call number N is available therein. If this is not the case, it routes the call request CALL(N) to this or to one of the other exchanges in the local line network LNB. This other exchange then performs an analog check.
  • the selection of the exchange to which the exchange LEXB routes the call request can be made on the basis of a numbering plan. In that case the selection is made based on an assignment of a predetermined frontal sequence of digits in the call number N as the sequence of digits which identifies a predetermined exchange in the local line network LNB.
  • a second possibility is that the exchange LEXB has a list defining which of the call numbers in the local line network LNB is assigned to which one of the subscriber lines in the local line network LNB. In that case it is also possible for the check to be performed by the exchange LEXB alone by evaluating this list.
  • a third possibility is that the exchange LEXB performs a learning procedure that is analogous to that carried out by the exchange TEX, and by means of this learning procedure prepares a list that defines which call number is assigned to which one of the exchanges in the local line network LEXB.
  • each or several of the exchanges in the local line network LNB could have a connection to the exchange TEX.
  • the exchange TEX would successively send the call request REQ(N) to these exchanges.
  • the individual exchanges Upon receiving this request, the individual exchanges would perform a check that is analogous to the check performed by the exchanges LNA or LNB.
  • the terminal TE is also not connected via the local line network LNB, and thus a return message UNEQ is also sent to the exchange TEX by the exchange LEXB.
  • the exchange LEXC knows that a terminal with the call number N is connected to it, namely the terminal TE. This way after receiving the signalling message REQ(N) it sends a return message SUC to the exchange TEX. In this case the return message SUC is sent as the no. 7 message via the no. 7 signalling system.
  • Sending back the return message SUC could also be omitted.
  • the lack of a return message, which is diagnosed for example after a timer has run out, can be used as the sign that the called terminal is connected through the local line network LNC.
  • the exchange LEXC By sending a return message SUC, the exchange LEXC routes a call to the terminal TE. If the subscriber lifts the receiver of terminal TE, the exchange LEXC causes a connection to be established backwards between the terminal TE and the calling terminal in accordance with the path laid by the call request CALL(N) through the communications network from the calling to the called terminal.
  • a user information channel it is also possible for a user information channel to be switched one by one through the communications network parallel to routing the call request CALL(N) further through the communications network, i.e. the connection is made in parallel and in accordance with the call request CALL(N).
  • FIG. 2 illustrates the exchange TEX with two attachment units PH, a switching network SW and a controller RC which is responsible for the routing guidance.
  • the attachment units PH provide functions that enable the subscriber line connection of terminals and particularly the connection of transverse line bundles to other exchanges.
  • the exchanges LEXA to LEXC are connected through the attachment units PH to the exchange TEX by means of transverse line bundles.
  • the attachment units PH and the controller RC exchange data via the switching network SW.
  • the controller RC controls the switching network SW. It contains a communications unit KOM and two control units RF and CONTR 1 .
  • the communications unit KOM contains the necessary functional hardware and software groups which are required to receive and send signalling messages via the switching network SW. These functional groups in particular enable the reception of the call request CALL(N) and the return messages SUC and UNEQ, and sending the signalling message REQ(N).
  • the control units CONTR 1 and RF comprise control programs which run on the data processing platform of the exchange TEX.
  • the control unit RF is responsible for controlling the learning procedure
  • the control unit CONTR 1 is responsible for the remaining part of controlling the establishment of a connection via the exchange TEX.
  • control unit CONTR 1 receives a call request, for example the call request CALL(N), it determines from the call number contained in the call request whether the request is addressed to a terminal of the subscriber line area AREA, and therefore the local line network via which this terminal can be reached must be determined. If this is the case, a message is sent to the control unit RF which then determines this local line network and causes the establishment of the further connection through this local line network via the control unit CONTR 1 .
  • the control unit RF contains a control logic CONTR 2 and a data base DB.
  • the control logic CONTR 2 controls sending the signalling messages REQ(N) in accordance with the method described by FIG. 1. If the control logic CONTR 2 receives a positive return message SUC, it stops the further sending of signalling messages REQ(N) to exchanges of the still remaining local line networks. In this case the sequence whereby the signalling messages REQ(N) are sent to the exchanges of the local line networks can be randomly selected, or it can be specified for all call requests.
  • sequences it is advantageous to determine these sequences by statistically evaluating the attempts to establish a connection to terminals of the subscriber line area. For example a signalling message REQ(N) is first sent to an exchange of the local line network via which most of the connections are established, etc.
  • the sequence can be adaptively fitted to the subscriber response by continuously and statistically evaluating the attempts to establish a connection to the terminals of the subscriber line area.
  • the signalling message REQ(N) it is also possible for the signalling message REQ(N) to be sent to the local line network via which most of the connections are established and, if this attempt is not successful, the signalling message REQ(N) is then sent in parallel to all the remaining local line networks.
  • Data concerning the assignment of call numbers to local line networks of the subscriber line area AREA are stored in the data base DB. While the connection is being established, if the learning procedure determines by means of the above described method the particular local line network via which a terminal with a predetermined call number is connected, this call number and this local line network are stored as an assignment in the data base DB. When the learning procedure is being performed, the data base DB is first searched to determine whether it already stores an assignment of a local line network to the call number contained in the call request. If this is the case, the assignment is used to establish the connection. If this assignment is no longer correct, for example because a subscriber has changed his local line network operator, this is determined upon reception of the return message UNEQ. In that case the learning procedure is performed as described earlier, i.e. successive signalling messages REQ(N) are sent out.
  • control logic CONTR 2 may also have access to a master data base while the learning procedure is being performed. Network-wide there could be one or even several of such master data bases. In that case it is an advantage to provide a master data base for locally adjacent exchanges TEX.
  • An access to this master data base takes place for example if no input or no valid input of a call number can be found in the data base DB, and the local line network cannot be found after one or several signalling messages REQ(N) have been sent out. If no assignment or no valid assignment is stored in the master data base either, sending the remaining signalling messages continues. If an assignment is subsequently determined, it is entered into the data base DB and into the master data base.
  • the second configuration example explains the performance of the method of the invention to establish a connection in a communications network with one or several service control points of the invention.
  • the service control point comprises the attachment units PH, the switching network SW and a controller RC′ which comprises the control unit CONTR 1 , the communications unit KOM and a control unit SSF.
  • attachment units PH, the switching network SW, the control unit CONTR 1 and the communications unit KOM are designed in accordance with FIG. 2.
  • the control unit SSF is used to link the service control point SCP with the controller RC′. It contains a control logic CONTR 3 and a communications unit KOM′.
  • the communications unit KOM′ provides the necessary communication services for communication with the service control point SCP via the no. 7 signalling network or via any other data network, for example a X.25 packet network.
  • control logic CONTR 3 works together with the control unit CONTR 1 and with the communications unit KOM like the control logic CONTR 2 in FIG. 2, with the difference that the actual control functions are provided by the service control point SCP.
  • the service control point SCP also contains the communications unit KOM′, the control logic CONTR 2 and the data base DB. Beyond that it also contains functional groups that work together with the control logic CONTR 3 and CONTR 2 , and enable control by means of the control logic CONTR 2 of a method of establishing a connection which is carried out via the controller RC′. These functional groups, the control logic CONTR 3 and the communications unit KOM′ can work together in accordance with the IN architecture for example.
  • control logic CONTR 2 and the data base DB are configured as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the establishment of a connection is made in accordance with FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, with the difference that the learning procedure is performed by functional groups of the service control point SCP.

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