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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2008
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2003
Dylan Jay, Annandale, AU;
Alexander M. Scholte, Chatswood, AU;
Kim Mason, Payneham, AU;
James D. Schreuder, Summer Hill, AU;
Muneyb Minhazuddin, Quakers Hill, AU;
Dylan Jay, Annandale, AU;
Alexander M. Scholte, Chatswood, AU;
Kim Mason, Payneham, AU;
James D. Schreuder, Summer Hill, AU;
Muneyb Minhazuddin, Quakers Hill, AU;
Avaya Technology Corp., Basking Ridge, NJ (US);
Abstract
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.