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Method and apparatus for analyzing a media path for an internet protocol (IP) media session

US7496044B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Time To Live (TTL) values are modified in media packets to intentionally cause rejection of the media packets at intermediate nodes in a media path. Rejection notices caused by the TTL modified media packets are then analyzed to isolate Quality of Service (QoS) problems in the media path.

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