Cheryl A Curran

US Patent:

61343072, Oct 17, 2000

Filed:

Sep 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/157656

Inventors:

Randall W. Brouckman - Oakton VA
Cheryl Marie Curran - Falls Church VA
Shawn Paul Hakl - Calgary, CA
John Gardner Cleary - Herndon VA

Assignee:

Iridium IP LLC - Restin VA

International Classification:

H04M 1500

US Classification:

379115

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method for converting call events. The method includes receiving a plurality of call events from a plurality of sources in a global telecommunications network; converting the plurality of call events a plurality of call event records, the call event records having different destinations; sending a first portion of the plurality of call event records to a first destination; and sending a second portion of the plurality of call event records to a second destination. The method of the present invention allows for different types of billing information to be sent to different entities around the world in a global telecommunications network. It ensures that the correct information is eventually routed to the correct entity, so that proper billing can be performed.