Dynamic Trunk Group Identifier Routing for TDM-IP Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunications networks face challenges in efficiently routing communications between TDM and IP-based components, particularly in providing cost-effective conversions and managing dynamic user locations, which affects overflow protection and load balancing.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that utilize a dynamically updatable trunk group identifier to route communications, allowing the network to associate unique identifiers with customers and route communications based on these identifiers, enabling overflow protection and load balancing across both TDM and IP-based components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If static location information tracking is used for TDM components, then routing stability is maintained, but adaptability to dynamic conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic trunk group identifier assignment where the trunk group identifier is no longer static but changes based on real-time network conditions, user location, and service requirements. This allows the routing system to adapt dynamically while maintaining stability through controlled changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of trunk group identifier from static to dynamic, allowing it to be modified based on network conditions, user movement, and service requirements. This parameter change enables both stability (through consistent identifier usage within sessions) and adaptability (through updates when conditions change).
2Adaptability or versatility
If conversion between TDM and IP components is implemented, then network versatility is improved, but cost and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal trunk group identifier system that works across both TDM and IP networks without requiring separate identification schemes. This multi-functionality allows a single identifier system to serve both network types, reducing conversion complexity and associated costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The trunk group identifier acts as an intermediary element that facilitates communication between TDM and IP components. By using this common identifier, the system reduces the need for complex conversion mechanisms and lowers the time and cost overhead associated with inter-network communication.
3Reliability
If dynamic trunk group identifier assignment is implemented, then overflow protection and load balancing are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-assigning trunk group identifiers to users and pre-configuring routing paths. When overflow or load balancing is needed, the system can quickly switch to alternative pre-prepared paths, reducing the complexity of real-time decision-making while improving reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor network conditions, user locations, and trunk group availability. This feedback allows the system to dynamically adjust trunk group assignments and routing decisions, improving overflow protection and load balancing while managing complexity through automated control loops.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems and methods for providing routing of a communication received at a telecommunications network based on a unique identifier. In particular, a telecommunications network may route one or more communications based on a dynamically updated trunk group identifier associated with an egress user. Thus, in addition to routing the communication based on a telephone number or Internet Protocol (IP) address associated with a user, the network may also route the communication based upon a dynamically updated trunk group identifier included in an updated routing function of the network.