System and method of forecasting usage of network links

Details System and method of forecasting usage of network links System and method of forecasting usage of network links

2008-03-25

2010-10-05

Pham, Chi H. (Department: 2471)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Control of data admission to the network

C370S252000, C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07808903

ABSTRACT:
An approach is provided for forecasting usage of network links. The method includes determining traffic data values for traffic over a network link that is used to provide one or more services to one or more customers, where the traffic data values are taken at intervals for a predetermined range of time. A historical data set of peak traffic data values is compiled from the traffic data values. A mathematical confidence factor is applied to the peak traffic data values to achieve modified data values, and a time-based weighting factor is applied to the modified data values to achieve further modified data values. And, a forecast trend curve of traffic over the network is calculated using the further modified data values.

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