Systems and methods for improved quality of a call over network with load leveling and last mile signal indication
US9838544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/125
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving quality of a call over network (CON) are provided. Modules may be distributed over the network at nodes. The modules monitor data quantity through the node, and data quality from one node to another. This fidelity and usage data is provided to a server where the data may be utilized to decide on how to route a call over network. The selected pathway may be decided based upon avoidance of “problem” legs where packets have historically been lost, or based upon the desire to load level data transmissions. A signal indicator for the signal quality of the networks “last mile” may be provided to the user. The last mile is the portion of the data pathway dependent upon the telephone service provider's infrastructure that cannot be rerouted around.
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