Re: [asterisk-users] Verification number / code
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On Sat, 21 Nov 2009, Thomas Perron wrote:
I want to distribute a random number to each of the first 100 callers
to my IVR. This random number will be matched to their telephone
number. Where in Asterisk can I do this? And, how?
Logic.
Call arrives. Context for announcement begins. You will receive a
authentication code at the end of the message. Then, if they press a
certain digit to confirm then I simply pass a code to them. These
codes are distributed to the first 100. The 101st call does not get a
code.
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Steve Edwards
asterisk@sedwards.comwrote:
I'm guessing you really don't want a random number since a random
number generator can generate duplicates.
Matching the number to their ANI also has issues. What if my ANI is
blocked? What if I spoof my ANI? What if I call from a SIP phone?
I would pre-compute the random numbers and store them in a database.
When a call arrives, I would invoke an AGI that would lock the table,
read the first value with a null ANI, update the row with the caller's
ANI, and unlock the table.
You could do it in dialplan, but I find database access in dialplan
ugly.
Alternatively, you could mung UNIQUEID (number of seconds since
Epoch.number of channels created by this instance of Asterisk) to
appear to the caller as random and then store that and their ANI in a
database.
What happens if Asterisk is restarted in the middle of your campaign?
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009, Thomas Perron wrote:
that is a bit heavy for me. how about some simple way to announce a
random number. using RAND. and saydigit
exten = s,1,Set(junky=${RAND(1,8)})
Um. OK. Use RAND and saydigit. And use some sort of counter to know when
you've issued 100 numbers.
But...
) You may have duplicate random numbers.
) You may have issues counting the callers if you have more than 1 call
arrive at close to the same time.
) If Asterisk restarts, how will you know how many numbers have been
issued?
) You still have to handle the matching requirement.
I still think a databased* approach is the best approach. I'm sorry it's
not within your current skill-set. Maybe this means you should invest some
time learning the skills or hire someone who has them.
If this is a toy (Guess a number...), use RAND and saydigit. If this is
a contest with some sort of prize or involves anything of value, use a
database.
*) MySQL has a really neat generic lock facility that will come in handy.
See get_lock(lock-name, timeout).
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Thanks in advance,
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Steve Edwards sedwa...@sedwards.com Voice: +1-760-468-3867 PST
Newline Fax: +1-760-731-3000
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[asterisk-users] Verification number / code
I want to distribute a random number to each of the first 100 callers to my IVR. This random number will be matched to their telephone number. Where in Asterisk can I do this? And, how? Logic. Call arrives. Context for announcement begins. You will receive a authentication code at the end of the message. Then, if they press a certain digit to confirm then I simply pass a code to them. These codes are distributed to the first 100. The 101st call does not get a code. ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Verification number / code
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009, Thomas Perron wrote: I want to distribute a random number to each of the first 100 callers to my IVR. This random number will be matched to their telephone number. Where in Asterisk can I do this? And, how? Logic. Call arrives. Context for announcement begins. You will receive a authentication code at the end of the message. Then, if they press a certain digit to confirm then I simply pass a code to them. These codes are distributed to the first 100. The 101st call does not get a code. I'm guessing you really don't want a random number since a random number generator can generate duplicates. Matching the number to their ANI also has issues. What if my ANI is blocked? What if I spoof my ANI? What if I call from a SIP phone? I would pre-compute the random numbers and store them in a database. When a call arrives, I would invoke an AGI that would lock the table, read the first value with a null ANI, update the row with the caller's ANI, and unlock the table. You could do it in dialplan, but I find database access in dialplan ugly. Alternatively, you could mung UNIQUEID (number of seconds since Epoch.number of channels created by this instance of Asterisk) to appear to the caller as random and then store that and their ANI in a database. What happens if Asterisk is restarted in the middle of your campaign? -- Thanks in advance, - Steve Edwards sedwa...@sedwards.com Voice: +1-760-468-3867 PST Newline Fax: +1-760-731-3000 ___ -- Bandwidth and Colocation Provided by http://www.api-digital.com -- asterisk-users mailing list To UNSUBSCRIBE or update options visit: http://lists.digium.com/mailman/listinfo/asterisk-users
Re: [asterisk-users] Verification number / code
that is a bit heavy for me. how about some simple way to announce a random
number. using RAND. and saydigit
exten = s,1,Set(junky=${RAND(1,8)})
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Steve Edwards asterisk@sedwards.comwrote:
On Sat, 21 Nov 2009, Thomas Perron wrote:
I want to distribute a random number to each of the first 100 callers to
my IVR. This random number will be matched to their telephone number.
Where in Asterisk can I do this? And, how?
Logic.
Call arrives.
Context for announcement begins.
You will receive a authentication code at the end of the message.
Then, if they press a certain digit to confirm then I simply pass a code
to
them.
These codes are distributed to the first 100.
The 101st call does not get a code.
I'm guessing you really don't want a random number since a random number
generator can generate duplicates.
Matching the number to their ANI also has issues. What if my ANI is
blocked? What if I spoof my ANI? What if I call from a SIP phone?
I would pre-compute the random numbers and store them in a database.
When a call arrives, I would invoke an AGI that would lock the table, read
the first value with a null ANI, update the row with the caller's ANI, and
unlock the table.
You could do it in dialplan, but I find database access in dialplan ugly.
Alternatively, you could mung UNIQUEID (number of seconds since
Epoch.number of channels created by this instance of Asterisk) to
appear to the caller as random and then store that and their ANI in a
database.
What happens if Asterisk is restarted in the middle of your campaign?
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Thanks in advance,
-
Steve Edwards sedwa...@sedwards.com Voice: +1-760-468-3867 PST
Newline Fax: +1-760-731-3000
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