Method, system, and computer program product for route quality checking and management
US6816464B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/087
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system and computer program product for route checking and management is described herein. In a voice over internet protocol environment, the invention allows for the testing of routes among various gateways. In one embodiment, gateways include routing managers for checking and storing route information. The method of the invention includes checking candidate routes for the level of quality, location and cost levels. Further, users can prioritize routes based on these criteria.
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