Abstract:
A system (Fig. 1) for assuring quality of service for Data Network Telephone calls such as Internet Protocol Network Telephony calls (180, 81, 203) has software (SW) for monitoring established DNT calls for adequate bandwidth. If the available bandwidth falls below a threshold, an alternative conventional call (118). Such as a PSTN or ISDN (100) call is made to replace the DNT call. Once the alternative call (118) is established, the original call (180, 181, 203) is ended. After the original call (180, 181, 203) is ended, tests of the DNT path continue and in some cases, if adequate DNT bandwidth becomes available, the call is switched back to DNT (180, 181, 203).
Abstract:
An interactive directory (Fig. 2) provided for a workstation (110) having connected video monitor (132) and adapted for network access has an interactive display for displaying status for individual entities, being persons and organizations. Entities are listed in the display along with status for each entity (Fig. 2). There may be multiple fields for status, and some fields display telephone numbers, while others may provide alphanumeric display (Fig. 2). A remote contact address is stored and associated with each directory entity, and when the directory is active, the workstation (110) accesses status information from network sources associated with individual directory listings.
Abstract:
A system (Fig. 1) for assuring quality of service for Data Network Telephone calls such as Internet Protocol Network Telephony calls (180, 81, 203) has software (SW) for monitoring established DNT calls for adequate bandwidth. If the available bandwidth falls below a threshold, an alternative conventional call (118). Such as a PSTN or ISDN (100) call is made to replace the DNT call. Once the alternative call (118) is established, the original call (180, 181, 203) is ended. After the original call (180, 181, 203) is ended, tests of the DNT path continue and in some cases, if adequate DNT bandwidth becomes available, the call is switched back to DNT (180, 181, 203).
Abstract:
A system (Fig. 1) for assuring quality of service for Data Network Telephone calls such as Internet Protocol Network Telephony calls (180, 81, 203) has software (SW) for monitoring established DNT calls for adequate bandwidth. I f the available bandwidth falls below a threshold, an alternative conventional call (118). Such as a PSTN or ISDN (100) call is made to replace the DNT cal l. Once the alternative call (118) is established, the original call (180, 181, 203) is ended. After the original call (180, 181, 203) is ended, tests of th e DNT path continue and in some cases, if adequate DNT bandwidth becomes available, the call is switched back to DNT (180, 181, 203).
Abstract:
An interactive directory provided for a workstation having a connected video monitor and adapted for network access has an interactive display for displaying status for individual entities, being persons and organizations. Entities are listed in the display along with status for each entity. There may be multiple fields for status, and some fields display telephone numbers and/or IP addresses for Internet telephones, while others may provide alphanumeric display. A remote access contact address is stored and associated with each directory entity, and when the directory is active, the workstation accesses status information from network sources associated with individual directory listings. Status for entities in the directory is therefore updated in real time as the directory is used. In some embodiments multiple graphic indicia, such as underlining, shading, font choice and the like are used to provide status indication in various fields of the interactive display. In some embodiments alpha-numeric status is provided as well. In other embodiments telephone calls, including Internet telephone calls, may be placed by interactive input to the directory.
Abstract:
An interactive directory provided for a workstation having a connected video monitor and adapted for network access has an interactive display for displaying status for individual entities, being persons and organizations. Entities are listed in the display along with status for each entity. There may be multiple fields for status, and some fields display telephone numbers and/or IP addresses for Internet telephones, while others may provide alphanumeric display. A remote access contact address is stored and associated with each directory entity, and when the directory is active, the workstation accesses status information from network sources associated with individual directory listings. Status for entities in the directory is therefore updated in real time as the directory is used. In some embodiments multiple graphic indicia, such as underlining, shading, font choice and the like are used to provide status indication in various fields of the interactive display. In some embodiments alpha-numeric status is provided as well. In other embodiments telephone calls, including Internet telephone calls, may be placed by interactive input to the directory.
Abstract:
A system for assuring quality-of service for Data Network Telephone (DNT) calls, such as Internet Protocol Network Telephony (IPNT) calls has software for monitoring established DNT calls for adequate bandwidth. A threshold bandwidth, or parameter value related to bandwidth is stored, and tests are periodically made on the DNT call path and compared to the threshold. If the available bandwidth falls below the threshold, an alternative conventional call, such as a PSTN or ISDN call is made to replace the DNT call. Once the alternative call is established, the original call is ended. After the original call is ended, tests of the DNT path continue, and, in some cases, if adequate DNT bandwidth becomes available, the call is switched back to DNT. In some cases, alerts are posted for call participants, and provision is made for approval by one or both participants in a call for a switch in service type to be made.
Abstract:
An interactive directory provided for a workstation having a connected video monitor and adapted for network access has an interactive display for displaying status for individual entities, being persons and organizations. Entities are listed in the display along with status for each entity. There may be multiple fields for status, and some fields display telephone numbers and/or IP addresses for Internet telephones, while others may provide alphanumeric display. A remote access contact address is stored and associated with each directory entity, and when the directory is active, the workstation accesses status information from network sources associated with individual directory listings. Status for entities in the directory is therefore updated in real time as the directory is used. In some embodiments multiple graphic indicia, such as underlining, shading, font choice and the like are used to provide status indication in various fields of the interactive display. In some embodiments alpha-numeric status is provided as well. In other embodiments telephone calls, including Internet telephone calls, may be placed by interactive input to the directory.
Abstract:
An interactive directory (Fig. 2) provided for a workstation (110) having connected video monitor (132) and adapted for network access has an interactive display for displaying status for individual entities, being persons and organizations. Entities are listed in the display along with status for each entity (Fig. 2). There may be multiple fields for status, and some fields display telephone numbers, while others may provide alphanumeric display (Fig. 2). A remote contact address is stored and associated with each directory entity, and when the directory is active, the workstation (110) accesses status information from network sources associated with individual directory listings.