Methods and systems for transmitting user part messages between signaling system seven (SS7) signaling points over an internet protocol (IP) network include receiving, at a signal transfer point, a first SS7 user part message. The first SS7 user part message can be received from a first SS7 signaling...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7190702?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7190702 - Method for encapsulating a signaling system seven (SS7) user part message in an internet protocol (IP) packet for transmission over an IP network
