Features are software components you write (in Java), which Sentinel executes at feature execution points.
How do features work?
Features:
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contain business logic; for example, the SS7 short-code feature will translates a short-code into a routable destination address
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run at feature execution points in a session plan; for example, as the session starts, before Sentinel accesses the OCS, as the session ends, and so on
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may influence how a session proceeds by making requests of Sentinel; for example to release the call or update parameters of the call
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may perform business logic that does not effect the session; for example, playing an announcement, or generating a notification
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may update session state.
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Sentinel features may make use of:
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Built-in and customisable
Sentinel comes with a rich set of built-in features that can be used by Operators, such as HomeZone, MOC, MTC, Balance Inquiry, and several more. You can also create new features, using the Sentinel Software Development Kit (SDK).
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For details on the features bundled with Sentinel, see Features in the Sentinel Administration Guide. To learn how to create your own features, see the Sentinel SDK. |
