Systems and methods for third party emergency call termination

US9020105B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9020105-B2
Application numberUS-79559010-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 7, 2010
Priority dateDec 9, 2004
Publication dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 28, 2015

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Various systems and methods for servicing emergency calls are disclosed. One such method includes providing a location database that includes physical location information about a communication device. This location information can be accessed either directly or indirectly by an emergency service answering system, while concealing the information from a network responsible for terminating the call.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for updating a physical location record in a database in connection with servicing a telecommunications call over at least a voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) network, the method comprising: receiving a telecommunications call originating from a communication device; determining whether the communication device is associated with an automatic locating device; if the communication device is associated with an automatic locating device, then que…

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What does patent US9020105B2 cover?
Various systems and methods for servicing emergency calls are disclosed. One such method includes providing a location database that includes physical location information about a communication device. This location information can be accessed either directly or indirectly by an emergency service answering system, while concealing the information from a network responsible for terminating the c…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Terpstra Richard D, Level 3 Communications Llc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04W4/90. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 28 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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