Pausing call processing to enable the playback of information

摘要

Methods, computer readable media, and system embodiments are provided for call routing in communication networks. One method embodiment includes initiating a call processing process by receiving a call for a called party, sending a message to a home location register to initiate a call termination, arming a trigger for transferring the call processing process to a set of executable instructions that can use a variable delay to pause the call processing process to allow a color ringback tone server to provide an initial play of a ringback tone, initiating an initial play of the ringback tone for receipt by the calling party, sending a message transferring the call processing process to the home location register, and setting a variable delay that allows the initial play of the ringback tone to the calling party to play for a predetermined period.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
initiating a call processing process by receiving a call for a called party; sending a message to a home location register to initiate a call termination; arming a trigger for transferring the call processing process to a set of executable instructions that sets a variable delay for a predetermined time period to pause the call processing process to allow a color ringback tone server to provide a complete initial playing of a ringback tone in its entirety; initiating an initial play of the ringback tone for receipt by a calling party; sending a message transferring the call processing process to the home location register; and setting the variable delay for the predetermined time period that allows the initial play of the ringback tone to the calling party to play for the predetermined time period such that the entire ringback tone is played.