Multiplex communications – Data flow congestion prevention or control – Control of data admission to the network
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2007-07-17
Levitan, Dmitry (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Data flow congestion prevention or control
Control of data admission to the network
Reexamination Certificate
active
10299459
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to the measurement of service levels provided by a communication network, including an Internet protocol communication network. In accordance with the present invention, test packets are sent from a first edge router across the communication network to a second edge router. The time required for the test packets to be transmitted across the communication network is then determined, and that time compared to the time specified by the governing service level agreement. A failure of the communication network to deliver test packets as guaranteed may be used as an indication that the service level agreement has been violated. Packet loss and packet jitter may also be measured and compared to levels guaranteed by the service level agreement. The present invention may be used to determine whether the delivery of data packets using requests for expedited service levels is necessary or desirable.
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Goringe Christopher M.
Minhazuddin Muneyb
Schreuder James D.
Avaya Technology Corp.
Levitan Dmitry
Sheridan & Ross P.C.
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