Robert John Delaney

US Patent:

6795546, Sep 21, 2004

Filed:

Nov 14, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/294400

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC
John L. Hildebrand - Hillsborough NC
Peter J. Marsico - Chapel Hill NC

Assignee:

Tekelec - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

H04M 700

US Classification:

379229, 379230

Abstract:

Methods and systems for distributing signaling messages among multiple processors for stateful processing and/or sequenced processing of the messages on a per sequence basis are disclosed. A signaling message is received and it is determined whether the signaling message requires stateful and/or sequenced processing. If the signaling message requires stateful and/or sequenced processing, a sequence identifier is computed for the signaling message. The sequence identifier is unique on a per sequence basis. The sequence identifier is then used to distribute the signaling message to an application processor for stateful and/or sequenced processing.

US Patent:

7043000, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Sep 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/234924

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
John L. Hildebrand - Hillsborough NC, US
James A. Young - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

H04M 7/00
H04M 3/42

US Classification:

37922108, 37922111, 37920101

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing enhanced network security for network management messages and subsystem management messages are disclosed. A network security function receives a network or subsystem management message from a first location in a network. The network security function determines whether one or more predetermined parameters in the network management message are not associated with the originating location. In response to determining that are not associated with the originating location, a network security action, such as discarding the message and/or notifying a network operator, is performed.

US Patent:

7043002, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/607740

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
Todd Eichler - Wake Forest NC, US
Peter J. Marsico - Chapel Hill NC, US
Jonathan J. Palmer - Durham NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

H04M 7/00

US Classification:

379229, 379230, 379 8817, 37922108, 37922112

Abstract:

Methods and systems for identifying and redirecting messages of different SS7 protocol variations are disclosed. A screening function receives SS7 message and identifies candidates for redirection. An SS7 variation identifier/redirection function identifies the SS7 protocol variation of incoming SS7 messages identified as candidates for redirection. The redirection candidates are encapsulated in SCCP messages. The SCCP messages are then forwarded to an application. The SCCP messages preferably include indicators identifying the protocol variations of their payloads. Upon receiving the SCCP messages, the application decodes the payloads using the protocol variation indicator.

US Patent:

7054422, May 30, 2006

Filed:

Dec 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/021605

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
John R. Lenns - Raleigh NC, US
Owen H. Guion - Raleigh NC, US
Richard E. Schaedler - New Hill NC, US
Luis F. Guzman - Cary NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

H04M 15/00
H04M 7/00

US Classification:

379137, 37922103, 3792211, 370236

Abstract:

A routing node () includes a usage measurements module () for polling internal processing modules () and communication link modules (, and ) for usage measurements collected by these modules and forwarding the usage measurements to a general-purpose computing platform () via a high speed communication link (). The usage measurements module () may include load sharing functionality that allows distribution of usage measurements collection among multiple usage measurements modules. The usage measurements module () may also include a reports generator for generating user-configurable reports.

US Patent:

7088728, Aug 8, 2006

Filed:

Jan 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/345632

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
Todd Eichler - Wake Forest NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370410, 370426, 3792211

Abstract:

Methods and systems for associating a plurality of different routes with the same destination and for routing signaling messages to the destination based on originating information associated with non-adjacent signaling nodes are disclosed. A routing database in a signal transfer point includes multiple routes to the same destination. The routes are distinguishable from each other in the routing database using message origination information associated with signaling nodes that are not adjacent to the signal transfer point. When a signaling message is received, origination and destination information in the signaling message are used in combination to select among multiple routes to a destination having a network address corresponding to the destination information in the signaling message. The signaling message is then routed over the route selected using the originating information. The selected route may be a high-speed route used to provide a particular quality of service.

US Patent:

7127057, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Nov 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/703385

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
Todd Eichler - Wake Forest NC, US
Peter J. Marsico - Chapel Hill NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Calabasas CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
H04M 3/42
H04M 7/00
H04Q 7/20

US Classification:

37922113, 455461, 707 10, 7071041

Abstract:

Methods and systems for distributing and accessing large amounts of signaling message processing data in a signaling message processing node are disclosed. More particularly, a large amount of signaling message processing data, such as number portability translation data, may be segmented and distributed across multiple processing modules. For example, subscriber portability data contained in a large national local number portability (LNP) database is divided or segmented according to NPA-NXX ranges or geographic regions, and LNP data associated with each region or segment is stored on a different database service module (DSM) within the message processing system. A signaling message requiring number portability processing is received by a communication module. The communication module directs the message a DSM that contains the LNP data segment necessary to process the message.

US Patent:

7260086, Aug 21, 2007

Filed:

Mar 26, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/397774

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
Todd Eichler - Wake Forest NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Morrisville NC

International Classification:

H04L 12/66
H04M 7/00

US Classification:

370352, 370389, 370467, 370410, 370426, 379229

Abstract:

Methods and systems for message-origination-based global title translation include receiving a signaling message and determining whether global title translation is required. In response to determining that global title translation is required, a lookup is performed in the global title translation database. The lookup is based on the called party address and the originating point code in the signaling message. The destination point code from the global title translation is inserted in the signaling message. The signaling message is then routed to its intended destination based on the destination point code and optionally the originating point code in the signaling message.

US Patent:

7286516, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Sep 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/937930

Inventors:

Robert J. Delaney - Raleigh NC, US
Todd Eichler - Wake Forest NC, US

Assignee:

Tekelec - Morrisville NC

International Classification:

H04J 3/12
H04L 12/66
H04Q 7/24

US Classification:

370338, 370352, 370410, 370496, 375219

Abstract:

Methods and systems for WLAN-based signaling network monitoring are disclosed. A signaling message is received at a network routing node. A message copy function on the network routing node copies the signaling message. The message copy function forwards the copied signaling message to a WLAN interface. The WLAN interface transmits the signaling message to an external network monitoring platform via a wireless local area network connection.