Avaya Technology LLC

Kim D Mason

Alexander Martin Scholte

Muneyb Minhazuddin

James D Schreuder

Dylan Jay

The present invention provides a prediction of an available communication channel quality. According to the present invention, in response to a request for a communication channel, network devices are queried for network parameter status information. Based on the network status parameter information returned, a prediction as to the available quality levels available for the communication is made. An indication of the predicted quality of service for one or a number of requested service levels may be provided to the requesting user, who may then choose to defer initiation of the communication, or to proceed. A user may be notified when predicted quality levels available in connection with a requested communication reach a predetermined level, at which point the user may choose to establish the requested communication channel. Information regarding a rate associated with a requested quality of service level may also be provided.

Method and apparatus for predicting the quality of packet data communications

The present invention assists a user in locating an intended address even where an address entered by the user is incorrect. In particular, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an address structure entered by a user containing an existing domain name is considered as a vine of interconnected elements. This vine is then compared to the tree structure of the correctly named domain. A possible match or matches within the domain for the address entered by the user are returned to the user. The possible match or matches may be assigned an accuracy score to assist the user in locating the desired address. The present invention is applicable to any system utilizing addresses that can be considered as a series of elements, such as universal resource locators.

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Kim D Mason