Service creation and service logic execution environment for a network processor

摘要

An edge-optimized network element disposed in a telecommunications network, the network element including one or more network processors having a service creation and service logic execution environment (SCE/SLEE) for wirespeed service switching and routing. A programming interface is provided for effectuating the network processor's SCE/SLEE, whereby appropriate service logic programs (SLPs) are generated or updated in association with a centralized service control point (SCP) and SCE disposed in the telecommunications network. The programming interface is operable with a packaging tool for packaging one or more programmable service independent blocks (SIBs) to create SLPs which effectuate multiple services such as, e.g., 800/900-number services, QoS prioritization schemes, etc., on a dynamically-configurable basis. A call control module is provided in association with the network processor for executing suitable call process models for subscriber calls received at the edge-optimized network element. Based on detection points and service triggers associated with a particular call process, a corresponding SLP is launched in association with the SLEE for appropriate call routing in the telecommunications network.