A generic backhaul protocol is provided for passing telecommunication signaling messages according to multiple signaling protocols between a gateway and a media gateway controller. A message in accordance with the generic backhaul protocol includes a message header that indicates the signaling protocol...http://www.google.com/patents/US6680952?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6680952 - Method and apparatus for backhaul of telecommunications signaling protocols over packet-switching networks
