A system and method for transmitting, receiving, generating, and processing call
signaling comprises a signaling point to receive and transmit call signaling over
access links to, for example, time division multiplex (TDM) communication devices.
A signaling interface receives and processes message parameters and call signaling
and transmits call signaling and message parameters between the signaling point
and a call processor. A call processor processes call signaling and can transmit
call signaling message parameters to an asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) matrix
for transmission through an ATM network or to the signaling interface for transmission
of call signaling messages from the signaling point. An ATM matrix transmits call
signaling message parameters on designated virtual paths/virtual connections (VP/VCs)
to communication devices.
