US20160007180A1 - Wireless Emergency Services Protocols Translator Between ANSI-41 and VoIP Emergency Services Protocols - Google Patents

Wireless Emergency Services Protocols Translator Between ANSI-41 and VoIP Emergency Services Protocols Download PDF

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US20160007180A1 US14/851,389 US201514851389A US2016007180A1 US 20160007180 A1 US20160007180 A1 US 20160007180A1 US 201514851389 A US201514851389 A US 201514851389A US 2016007180 A1 US2016007180 A1 US 2016007180A1
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  • This invention relates generally to wireless telecommunications. More particularly, it relates to wireless telecommunication protocol conversion to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) protocol and vice versa.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • ANSI-41 J-STD-036 E3 interface to VoIP NENA 08-001 V2 interface and vice versa.
  • GSM J-STD-036 Lg/Lg+ interface to VoIP NENA 08-001 V2 interface and vice versa.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • VoIP is a technology that has been developed as an alternative packet-based telephony technology to the conventional switched telephony service (e.g. PSTN). VoIP takes advantage of high speed Internet data networks, and is able to provide low cost telephony services to end users. VoIP technology emulates a phone call, but instead of using a circuit based switched system such as the telephone network, utilizes packetized data transmission techniques most notably implemented in the Internet.
  • VoIP phone calls are routed to a VoIP voice gateway, from which they are passed on to their destination VoIP device.
  • VoIP voice gateways i.e., soft switches
  • a soft switch is a programmable network switch that can process the signaling for all types of packet protocols.
  • a ‘media gateway controller,’ ‘call agent,’ or ‘call server,’ such devices are used by carriers that support converged communications services by integrating signaling system No. 7 (SS7) type switched telephone signaling with packet networks.
  • Softswitches can support, e.g., IP, DSL, ATM and frame relay.
  • VoIP Internet Protocol
  • call related information such as CallerID type services may not be available or accurate.
  • a location of a given VoIP device may be statically provisioned to be at a given geographic location, or queried from a home location register (HLR) in a mobile system.
  • HLR home location register
  • 911 is a phone number widely recognized as an emergency phone number that is routed to emergency dispatch personnel and used to determine a location of a caller.
  • Enhanced 911 (E911) is defined by the transmission of callback number and location information to the relevant public safety answering point (PSAP).
  • PSAP public safety answering point
  • a PSAP is the endpoint of an emergency services call. PSAPs are responsible for answering emergency services calls. E911 may be implemented for landline and/or mobile devices.
  • PSAPs Public Safety Access Points
  • the problem is not necessarily solved with the use of a centralized emergency call center.
  • an emergency call such as an E911 call
  • the call may be routed to an emergency call center that is very far away, and in some instances half-way across the world to reach the centralized emergency call center.
  • the VoIP E911 call must then be transferred to the relevant 911 center (public safety access point (PSAP)).
  • PSAP Public Safety access point
  • PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
  • PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
  • E911 Enhanced 911
  • An ANSI-41 J-STD-036 E3 (“E3”) interface is a time division multiplex (TDM) format that operates at 34.368 Mbps, and supports both Physical Layer Conversion Protocol (PLCP) and direct cell mapping.
  • TDM time division multiplex
  • PLCP Physical Layer Conversion Protocol
  • VoIP voice over Internet Protocol
  • VoIP VoIP voice over Internet Protocol
  • Session Internet Protocol (SIP) to ISDN User Part (ISUP) conversion and ISUP to SIP conversion is somewhat common in the market.
  • E3 interface interfaces only with a mobile positioning center (MPC).
  • MPC mobile positioning center
  • Lg/Lg+ interface interfaces only with Gateway Mobile Location Centers (GMLCs), and V2 interfaces only with VoIP Positioning Centers (VPCs).
  • GMLCs Gateway Mobile Location Centers
  • VPCs VoIP Positioning Centers
  • a method and apparatus to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ comprises receiving VoIP V2 signaling from a Voice Service Provider (VSP).
  • VSP Voice Service Provider
  • a call back number (CBN) is inserted into both a mobile directory number (MDN) field and an emergency service routing digits (ESRD) field of an ANSI-41 ORREQ.
  • An emergency service routing key (ESRK) and, if needed, digits are inserted to determine a selective router and/or trunk, into up to 20 digits of a VoIP V2 message.
  • ESRK emergency service routing key
  • Use of the digits received in the VoIP V2 message permit setup of an emergency services call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless ESRK.
  • SIP Session Initiation Protocol
  • Apparatus and a method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR in accordance with another aspect of the invention comprises receiving VoIP V2 signaling from a Voice Service Provider (VSP).
  • VSP Voice Service Provider
  • a call back number (CBN) is inserted into both an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) field and an na-ESRD field of a GSM MAP SLR.
  • An emergency service routing key (ESRK) is inserted and, if needed, digits are inserted to determine a selective router and/or trunk, into up to 20 digits of a VoIP V2 message.
  • Use of the digits received in the VoIP V2 message permit setup of an emergency services call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless ESRK.
  • SIP Session Initiation Protocol
  • Apparatus and a method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 comprises receiving an ANSI-41 ORREQ containing a call back number (CBN) and emergency service routing digits (ESRD) from a mobile servicing center (MSC).
  • CBN call back number
  • ESRD emergency service routing digits
  • MSC mobile servicing center
  • the CBN is converted to a VoIP V2 request.
  • the VoIP V2 request is sent to a voice positioning center (VPC).
  • the VoIP V2 request including an emergency service query key (ESQK) and an emergency service routing number (ESRN) inserted therein in a plurality of designated fields, is returned by a voice positioning center (VPC).
  • ESQK emergency service query key
  • ESRN emergency service routing number
  • Use of the ORREQ permits setup of an emergency services call over ISDN User Part (ISUP) or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
  • ISUP ISDN User Part
  • MF Multi-
  • Apparatus and a method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from GSM MAP SLR to VoIP V2 in accordance with still another aspect of the invention comprises receiving a GSM MAP SLR containing a call back number (CBN) and emergency service routing digits (ESRD) from a mobile servicing center (MSC).
  • CBN and ESRD are converted to a VoIP V2 request.
  • the VoIP V2 request is sent to a voice positioning center (VPC).
  • the VoIP V2 request including an emergency service query key (ESQK) and an emergency service routing number (ESRN) is returned by a voice positioning center (VPC).
  • the VoIP V2 request is converted to an SLR with an na-ESRK with the ESQK and a last 7-digits of the ESRN.
  • ISUP ISDN User Part
  • MF Multi-Frequency
  • FIG. 1 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocool (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to ANSI-41 ORREQs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocool
  • FIG. 2 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to GSM MAP SLRs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • FIG. 3 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with ANSI-41 ORREQs being converted to VoIP V2, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • FIG. 4 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with GSM MAP SLRs converted to VoIP V2s, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • VoIP Service Providers may soon desire the ability to use current VoIP protocols to request IS41-based wireless call routing information.
  • SS7 Signaling System No. 7
  • VoIP nodes cannot signal to Voice Positioning Centers (VPCs).
  • VoIP nodes cannot signal to Mobile Positioning Centers (MPCs) or Gateway Mobile Location Centers (GMLCs).
  • MPCs Mobile Positioning Centers
  • GMLCs Gateway Mobile Location Centers
  • the present invention provides a protocol converter (or alternatively referred to as a translator) between ANSI-41 ORREQs and VoIP V2 messaging.
  • the invention also provides protocol conversion (or alternatively translation) between GMS MAP and VoIP V2 messaging.
  • FIG. 1 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocool (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to ANSI-41 ORREQs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocool
  • emergency services protocols are translated from those of a voice service provider (VSP) 510 to those of a mobile positioning center (MPC) 520 , by a VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 .
  • VSP voice service provider
  • MPC mobile positioning center
  • the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 functions as follows:
  • the voice service provider (VSD) 510 signals VoIP V2 to the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 .
  • the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 puts the call back number (CBN) into an ANSI-41 ORREQ, with the call back number (CBN) preferably in both the mobile directory number (MDN) field and the emergency services routing digits (ESRD) field of the ORREQ.
  • CBN call back number
  • MDN mobile directory number
  • ESRD emergency services routing digits
  • the mobile positioning center (MPC) 520 treats the mobile directory number (MDN) as the emergency services routing digits (ESRD), and the ESRD determines an ESRK (and possibly digits to select the selective router or the trunk group) based on the subscribers provisioned address, similar to how wireless calls route based on the location of a cell tower.
  • MDN mobile directory number
  • ESRD emergency services routing digits
  • step 104 the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 puts the ESRK and, if needed, the digits to determine the selective router and/or trunk, into a VoIP V2 message containing up to 20 digits in a preferred embodiment.
  • the voice service provider (VSP) 510 uses the digits received in the VoIP V2 message to set up the call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless emergency services routing key (ESRK).
  • SIP Session Initiation Protocol
  • ESRK wireless emergency services routing key
  • FIG. 2 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to GSM MAP SLRs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • emergency services protocols are translated from those of a voice service provider (VSP) 510 to those of a VSP 510 .
  • VSP voice service provider
  • Gateway Mobile Location Center 530
  • VoIP Voice over IP
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communications
  • the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 functions as follows:
  • step 201 shown in FIG. 2 the Voice Service Provider (VSP) 510 signals VoIP V2 to the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 .
  • VSP Voice Service Provider
  • the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 puts the call back number (CBN) into a GSM MAP SLR with the call back number (CBN) preferably inserted into both the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) field and the na-ESRD field, and it sets the na-ESRK flag.
  • CBN Call back number
  • IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity
  • the Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC) 530 treats the call back number (CBN) as ESRD, and the ESRD determines an ESRK (and possibly digits to select the selective router or the trunk group) based on the subscribers provisioned address, similar to how wireless calls route based on the location of a cell tower.
  • the return SLR contains 17 digits: the 10 digit ESRK and up to 7 digits to determine the trunk group.
  • the second 7 digits be used to represent a 10 digit number with the same NPA as the ESRK. It is preferable that the SLR na-ESRK may only contain 18 digits.
  • the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 puts the ESRK and, if needed, the digits to determine the selective router and/or trunk, into a VoIP V2 message containing up to 20 digits.
  • the Voice Service Provider (VSP) 510 uses the digits received over VoIP V2 to set up the call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless ESRK.
  • VoIP Voice Service Provider
  • FIG. 3 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with ANSI-41 ORREQs being converted to VoIP V2, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • emergency services protocols are translated back from those of a mobile servicing center (MSC) 540 to those of a Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 , by an ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 .
  • MSC mobile servicing center
  • VPC Voice Positioning Center
  • the ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 functions as follows:
  • the ORREQ sent by the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 preferably contains the call back number (CBN) and the Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD).
  • CBN call back number
  • ESRD Emergency Services Routing Digits
  • the ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 receives the ORREQ request with the call back number (CBN) and Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD), converts it to a VoIP V2 request, and sends the VoIP V2 request to the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 .
  • CBN call back number
  • ESRD Emergency Services Routing Digits
  • the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 is configured to return an Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) and Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN).
  • ESQK Emergency Service Query Key
  • ESRN Emergency Service Routing Number
  • the ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 receives the VoIP V2 request and converts it to an ORREQ with the Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN) and Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) into designated fields.
  • ESRN Emergency Service Routing Number
  • ESQK Emergency Service Query Key
  • Exemplary designated fields used for insertion of the combination of the ESRN and ESQK may be any combination of the DialedDigits field, the Mobile Directory Number (MDN) field, the BillingDigits field, and/or the GenericDigits field.
  • the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 receives the ORREQ and sets up the call appropriately over ISDN User Part (ISUP) or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
  • ISUP ISDN User Part
  • MF Multi-Frequency
  • FIG. 4 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with GSM MAP SLRs converted to VoIP V2s, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
  • emergency services protocols are translated back from those of a mobile servicing center (MSC) 540 to those of a Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 , by a GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 .
  • MSC mobile servicing center
  • VPC Voice Positioning Center
  • the GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 functions as follows:
  • the GSM MAP SLR sent by the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 preferably contains the call back number (CBN) and the Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD).
  • CBN call back number
  • ESRD Emergency Services Routing Digits
  • the GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 receives an SLR request with the call back number (CBN) and Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD), converts it to a VoIP V2 request, and sends the VoIP V2 request to the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 .
  • CBN call back number
  • ESRD Emergency Services Routing Digits
  • the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 is configured to return an Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) and Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN).
  • ESQK Emergency Service Query Key
  • ESRN Emergency Service Routing Number
  • the GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 receives a VoIP V2 request and converts it to an SLR with the na-ESRK with the Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) and the last 7-digits of the Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN).
  • ESQK Emergency Service Query Key
  • ESRN Emergency Service Routing Number
  • the na-ERSK field contains a maximum of 18 digits.
  • the numbering plan area (NPA) of the Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN) is preferably always the same as the numbering plan area (NPA) of the Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK).
  • the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 receives the SLR and sets up the call appropriately over ISUP or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
  • MSC Mobile Servicecing Center
  • Benefits of the invention include that operators of Gateway Mobile Location Centers (GMLCs) or Mobile Positioning Centers (MPCs) who implement VoIP offerings can re-use their existing GMLC or MPC to service VoIP 9-1-1 calls. Moreover, operators of Voice Positioning Centers (VPCs) who implement wireless offerings can re-use their existing VPCs to service wireless 9-1-1 calls.
  • GMLCs Gateway Mobile Location Centers
  • MPCs Mobile Positioning Centers
  • VPCs Voice Positioning Centers
  • the invention allows interaction of VSPs with a Mobile Positioning Center (MPC) or Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC), and/or interaction of wireless carriers with a Voice Positioning Center (VPC).
  • MPC Mobile Positioning Center
  • GMLC Gateway Mobile Location Center
  • VPC Voice Positioning Center
  • Those that will find particular use of the invention include wireless carriers, VoIP service providers, and especially those who already own an MPC, GMLC, or VPC and want to provide both wireless and VoIP telecommunications.

Abstract

A protocol converter or translator between ANSI-41 ORREQs and VoIP V2 messaging. The protocol converter may alternatively (or also) provide conversion between GMS MAP and VoIP V2 messaging. Interaction of VSPs with a Mobile Positioning Center (MPC) or a Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC) is permitted, as is interaction of wireless carriers with a Voice Positioning Center (VPC). In this way existing GMLCs or MPCs may be used to service VoIP 9-1-1 calls. Moreover, operators of Voice Positioning Centers (VPCs) who implement wireless offerings can re-use their existing VPCs to service wireless 9-1-1 calls.

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  • This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/129,008 entitled “WIRELESS EMERGENCY SERVICES PROTOCOLS TRANSLATED BACK AND FORTH TO VoIP EMERGENCY SERVICES PROTOCOLS”, to Poremba et al., filed May 30, 2008, the entirety of which is explicitly incorporated herein by reference.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • This invention relates generally to wireless telecommunications. More particularly, it relates to wireless telecommunication protocol conversion to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) protocol and vice versa. Specifically, ANSI-41 J-STD-036 E3 interface to VoIP NENA 08-001 V2 interface and vice versa. As well as, GSM J-STD-036 Lg/Lg+ interface to VoIP NENA 08-001 V2 interface and vice versa.
  • 2. Background of the Related Art
  • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a technology that has been developed as an alternative packet-based telephony technology to the conventional switched telephony service (e.g. PSTN). VoIP takes advantage of high speed Internet data networks, and is able to provide low cost telephony services to end users. VoIP technology emulates a phone call, but instead of using a circuit based switched system such as the telephone network, utilizes packetized data transmission techniques most notably implemented in the Internet.
  • VoIP phone calls are routed to a VoIP voice gateway, from which they are passed on to their destination VoIP device. Conventional VoIP voice gateways (i.e., soft switches) are typically located in only a few places across the country. A soft switch is a programmable network switch that can process the signaling for all types of packet protocols. Also known as a ‘media gateway controller,’ ‘call agent,’ or ‘call server,’ such devices are used by carriers that support converged communications services by integrating signaling system No. 7 (SS7) type switched telephone signaling with packet networks. Softswitches can support, e.g., IP, DSL, ATM and frame relay.
  • Because VoIP is Internet Protocol (IP) based, call related information such as CallerID type services may not be available or accurate. A location of a given VoIP device may be statically provisioned to be at a given geographic location, or queried from a home location register (HLR) in a mobile system.
  • 911 is a phone number widely recognized as an emergency phone number that is routed to emergency dispatch personnel and used to determine a location of a caller. Enhanced 911 (E911) is defined by the transmission of callback number and location information to the relevant public safety answering point (PSAP). A PSAP is the endpoint of an emergency services call. PSAPs are responsible for answering emergency services calls. E911 may be implemented for landline and/or mobile devices. Some Public Safety Access Points (PSAPs) are not enhanced, and thus do not receive the callback or location information from any phone, landline or mobile.
  • The problem is not necessarily solved with the use of a centralized emergency call center. In such case, when a VoIP customer places an emergency call such as an E911 call, the call may be routed to an emergency call center that is very far away, and in some instances half-way across the world to reach the centralized emergency call center. The VoIP E911 call must then be transferred to the relevant 911 center (public safety access point (PSAP)). However, this transfer must take place over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) because such transfer cannot conventionally be gained to the PSAP's existing Enhanced 911 (E911) dedicated network where location and callback number of the originating 911 caller are provided. Moreover, note that even the call related information (e.g., CallerID) provided with the call would relate to the identity and location of the centralized call center—not to the callback number and certainly not the location of the customer originally dialing 911.
  • An ANSI-41 J-STD-036 E3 (“E3”) interface is a time division multiplex (TDM) format that operates at 34.368 Mbps, and supports both Physical Layer Conversion Protocol (PLCP) and direct cell mapping.
  • A voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) NENA 08-001 V2 (“V2”) interface is used to request emergency call' routing information when the call server/routing proxy/redirect server is a separate element from a VoIP voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) positioning center (VPC).
  • Session Internet Protocol (SIP) to ISDN User Part (ISUP) conversion, and ISUP to SIP conversion is somewhat common in the market. But currently, an E3 interface interfaces only with a mobile positioning center (MPC). Similarly, an Lg/Lg+ interface interfaces only with Gateway Mobile Location Centers (GMLCs), and V2 interfaces only with VoIP Positioning Centers (VPCs).
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a method and apparatus to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ comprises receiving VoIP V2 signaling from a Voice Service Provider (VSP). A call back number (CBN) is inserted into both a mobile directory number (MDN) field and an emergency service routing digits (ESRD) field of an ANSI-41 ORREQ. An emergency service routing key (ESRK) and, if needed, digits are inserted to determine a selective router and/or trunk, into up to 20 digits of a VoIP V2 message. Use of the digits received in the VoIP V2 message permit setup of an emergency services call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless ESRK.
  • Apparatus and a method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR in accordance with another aspect of the invention comprises receiving VoIP V2 signaling from a Voice Service Provider (VSP). A call back number (CBN) is inserted into both an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) field and an na-ESRD field of a GSM MAP SLR. An emergency service routing key (ESRK) is inserted and, if needed, digits are inserted to determine a selective router and/or trunk, into up to 20 digits of a VoIP V2 message. Use of the digits received in the VoIP V2 message permit setup of an emergency services call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless ESRK.
  • Apparatus and a method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 in accordance with yet another aspect of the invention comprises receiving an ANSI-41 ORREQ containing a call back number (CBN) and emergency service routing digits (ESRD) from a mobile servicing center (MSC). The CBN is converted to a VoIP V2 request. The VoIP V2 request is sent to a voice positioning center (VPC). The VoIP V2 request including an emergency service query key (ESQK) and an emergency service routing number (ESRN) inserted therein in a plurality of designated fields, is returned by a voice positioning center (VPC). Use of the ORREQ permits setup of an emergency services call over ISDN User Part (ISUP) or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
  • Apparatus and a method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from GSM MAP SLR to VoIP V2 in accordance with still another aspect of the invention comprises receiving a GSM MAP SLR containing a call back number (CBN) and emergency service routing digits (ESRD) from a mobile servicing center (MSC). The CBN and ESRD are converted to a VoIP V2 request. The VoIP V2 request is sent to a voice positioning center (VPC). The VoIP V2 request including an emergency service query key (ESQK) and an emergency service routing number (ESRN) is returned by a voice positioning center (VPC). The VoIP V2 request is converted to an SLR with an na-ESRK with the ESQK and a last 7-digits of the ESRN. Use of the SLR permits setup of an emergency services call over ISDN User Part (ISUP) or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
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  • Features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description with reference to the drawings:
  • FIG. 1 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocool (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to ANSI-41 ORREQs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to GSM MAP SLRs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with ANSI-41 ORREQs being converted to VoIP V2, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with GSM MAP SLRs converted to VoIP V2s, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
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  • The present inventors have appreciated that wireless carriers may soon desire the ability to use current, IS41-based wireless telecommunications protocols to request Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) call routing information. They also have appreciated that VoIP Service Providers may soon desire the ability to use current VoIP protocols to request IS41-based wireless call routing information. But IS41 and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are disparate protocols, and thus Signaling System No. 7 (SS7) nodes (IS41-based) cannot signal to Voice Positioning Centers (VPCs). Similarly, VoIP nodes cannot signal to Mobile Positioning Centers (MPCs) or Gateway Mobile Location Centers (GMLCs).
  • The present invention provides a protocol converter (or alternatively referred to as a translator) between ANSI-41 ORREQs and VoIP V2 messaging. The invention also provides protocol conversion (or alternatively translation) between GMS MAP and VoIP V2 messaging.
  • FIG. 1 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocool (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to ANSI-41 ORREQs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • In particular, as shown in FIG. 1, emergency services protocols are translated from those of a voice service provider (VSP) 510 to those of a mobile positioning center (MPC) 520, by a VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610.
  • The VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 functions as follows:
  • In step 101 of FIG. 1, the voice service provider (VSD) 510 signals VoIP V2 to the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610.
  • In step 102, the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 puts the call back number (CBN) into an ANSI-41 ORREQ, with the call back number (CBN) preferably in both the mobile directory number (MDN) field and the emergency services routing digits (ESRD) field of the ORREQ.
  • In step 103, the mobile positioning center (MPC) 520 treats the mobile directory number (MDN) as the emergency services routing digits (ESRD), and the ESRD determines an ESRK (and possibly digits to select the selective router or the trunk group) based on the subscribers provisioned address, similar to how wireless calls route based on the location of a cell tower.
  • In step 104, the VoIP V2 to ANSI-41 ORREQ Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 610 puts the ESRK and, if needed, the digits to determine the selective router and/or trunk, into a VoIP V2 message containing up to 20 digits in a preferred embodiment.
  • In step 105, the voice service provider (VSP) 510 uses the digits received in the VoIP V2 message to set up the call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless emergency services routing key (ESRK).
  • FIG. 2 shows conversion of Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up to wireless emergency call set up, with VoIP V2 converted to GSM MAP SLRs, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, emergency services protocols are translated from those of a voice service provider (VSP) 510 to those of a
  • Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC) 530, by a VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620.
  • The VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 functions as follows:
  • In step 201 shown in FIG. 2, the Voice Service Provider (VSP) 510 signals VoIP V2 to the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620.
  • In step 202, the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 puts the call back number (CBN) into a GSM MAP SLR with the call back number (CBN) preferably inserted into both the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) field and the na-ESRD field, and it sets the na-ESRK flag.
  • In step 203, the Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC) 530 treats the call back number (CBN) as ESRD, and the ESRD determines an ESRK (and possibly digits to select the selective router or the trunk group) based on the subscribers provisioned address, similar to how wireless calls route based on the location of a cell tower. The return SLR contains 17 digits: the 10 digit ESRK and up to 7 digits to determine the trunk group.
  • In accordance with the embodiment, it is also possible that the second 7 digits be used to represent a 10 digit number with the same NPA as the ESRK. It is preferable that the SLR na-ESRK may only contain 18 digits.
  • In step 204, the VoIP V2 to GSM MAP SLR Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 620 puts the ESRK and, if needed, the digits to determine the selective router and/or trunk, into a VoIP V2 message containing up to 20 digits.
  • In step 205, the Voice Service Provider (VSP) 510 uses the digits received over VoIP V2 to set up the call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using a wireless ESRK.
  • FIG. 3 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with ANSI-41 ORREQs being converted to VoIP V2, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • In particular, as shown in FIG. 3, emergency services protocols are translated back from those of a mobile servicing center (MSC) 540 to those of a Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550, by an ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630.
  • The ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 functions as follows:
  • In step 301 of FIG. 3, for ANSI-41 signaling, the ORREQ sent by the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 preferably contains the call back number (CBN) and the Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD).
  • In step 302, the ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 receives the ORREQ request with the call back number (CBN) and Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD), converts it to a VoIP V2 request, and sends the VoIP V2 request to the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550.
  • In step 303, the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 is configured to return an Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) and Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN).
  • In step 304, the ANSI-41 ORREQ to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 630 receives the VoIP V2 request and converts it to an ORREQ with the Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN) and Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) into designated fields. Exemplary designated fields used for insertion of the combination of the ESRN and ESQK may be any combination of the DialedDigits field, the Mobile Directory Number (MDN) field, the BillingDigits field, and/or the GenericDigits field.
  • In step 305, the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 receives the ORREQ and sets up the call appropriately over ISDN User Part (ISUP) or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
  • FIG. 4 shows conversion of wireless emergency call set up to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) emergency call set up, with GSM MAP SLRs converted to VoIP V2s, in accordance with the principles of the present invention.
  • In particular, as shown in FIG. 4, emergency services protocols are translated back from those of a mobile servicing center (MSC) 540 to those of a Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550, by a GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640.
  • The GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 functions as follows:
  • In step 401 of FIG. 4, for GSM MAP signaling, the GSM MAP SLR sent by the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 preferably contains the call back number (CBN) and the Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD).
  • In step 402, the GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 receives an SLR request with the call back number (CBN) and Emergency Services Routing Digits (ESRD), converts it to a VoIP V2 request, and sends the VoIP V2 request to the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550.
  • In step 403, the Voice Positioning Center (VPC) 550 is configured to return an Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) and Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN).
  • In step 404, the GSM MAP SLRs to VoIP V2 Wireless Emergency Services Protocol Converter 640 receives a VoIP V2 request and converts it to an SLR with the na-ESRK with the Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK) and the last 7-digits of the Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN).
  • Note that the na-ERSK field contains a maximum of 18 digits. In the preferred embodiment, the numbering plan area (NPA) of the Emergency Service Routing Number (ESRN) is preferably always the same as the numbering plan area (NPA) of the Emergency Service Query Key (ESQK).
  • In step 405, the Mobile Servicing Center (MSC) 540 receives the SLR and sets up the call appropriately over ISUP or Multi-Frequency (MF) signaling.
  • Benefits of the invention include that operators of Gateway Mobile Location Centers (GMLCs) or Mobile Positioning Centers (MPCs) who implement VoIP offerings can re-use their existing GMLC or MPC to service VoIP 9-1-1 calls. Moreover, operators of Voice Positioning Centers (VPCs) who implement wireless offerings can re-use their existing VPCs to service wireless 9-1-1 calls.
  • The invention allows interaction of VSPs with a Mobile Positioning Center (MPC) or Gateway Mobile Location Center (GMLC), and/or interaction of wireless carriers with a Voice Positioning Center (VPC). Those that will find particular use of the invention include wireless carriers, VoIP service providers, and especially those who already own an MPC, GMLC, or VPC and want to provide both wireless and VoIP telecommunications.
  • While the invention has been described with reference to the exemplary embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications to the described embodiments of the invention without departing from the true spirit and scope of the invention.

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22. Apparatus to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ, comprising:
a receiver to receive, from a Voice Service Provider (VSP), VoIP signaling;
a CBN inserter to insert a call back number (CBN) into at least one of a mobile directory number (MDN) field and an emergency service routing digits (ESRD) field of an ANSI-41 ORREQ; and
an ESRK inserter to insert an emergency service routing key (ESRK) into a VoIP message;
whereby said VoIP message permits, using said ESRK, setup of an emergency services call with Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
23. The apparatus to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 22, wherein:
said call back number (CBN) is treated as emergency services routing digits (ESRD), permitting said ESRD to determine an ESRK based on a provisioned address of an initiating mobile device.
24. The apparatus to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 22, wherein:
said call back number (CBN) is treated as emergency services routing digits (ESRD), and permits said ESRD to determine digits to select a proper selective router based on said provisioned address of said initiating mobile device.
25. The apparatus to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 22, wherein:
said call back number (CBN) is treated as emergency services routing digits (ESRD), and permits said ESRD to determine digits to select a proper trunk group based on said provisioned address of said initiating mobile device.
26. A method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ, comprising:
receiving, from a Voice Service Provider (VSP), VoIP signaling;
inserting a call back number (CBN) into a mobile directory number (MDN) field of an ANSI-41 ORREQ; and
inserting an emergency service routing key (ESRK) into a VoIP message;
whereby said VoIP message permits, using said ESRK, setup of an emergency services call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
27. The method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 26, further comprising:
determining an ESRK from said MDN based on a provisioned address of an initiating mobile device.
28. The method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 26, further comprising:
determining digits, from said MDN, to select a proper selective router based on said provisioned address of said initiating mobile device.
29. The method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 26, further comprising:
determining digits, from said MDN, to select a proper trunk group based on said provisioned address of said initiating mobile device.
30. A method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ, comprising:
receiving, from a Voice Service Provider (VSP), VoIP signaling;
inserting a call back number (CBN) into an emergency service routing digits (ESRD) field of an ANSI-41 ORREQ; and
inserting an emergency service routing key (ESRK) into a VoIP message;
whereby said VoIP message permits, using said ESRK, setup of an emergency services call over Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
31. The method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 30, further comprising:
determining an ESRK from said ESRD based on a provisioned address of an initiating mobile device.
32. The method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 30, further comprising:
determining digits, from said ESRD, to select a proper selective router based on said provisioned address of said initiating mobile device.
33. The method to translate emergency services protocol call setup information from VoIP to ANSI-41 ORREQ according to claim 30, further comprising:
determining digits, from said ESRD, to select a proper trunk group based on said provisioned address of said initiating mobile device.
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