公开(公告)号：US09014204B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US14073008

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/803 ,  H04L12/721

CPC classification number: H04L47/122 ,  H04L45/70 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/146

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a computer-implemented method for controlling network communications. In one embodiment, the method executes instructions, using a processor, to perform operations comprising: communicating with a first set of network communications devices of a first packet network; receiving and storing in memory network performance information associated with the first set of network communications devices; initiating routines on a second set of network communications devices of a second packet network of a second communications carrier for determining network performance information associated with the second packet network; storing the network performance information associated with the second set of network communications devices; determining an operational status of a network node within the second packet network based on the stored network performance information; and controlling network communications of data packets over node segments of the first packet network and the second packet network based on the stored network performance information.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于控制网络通信的计算机实现的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法使用处理器执行指令以执行操作，包括：与第一分组网络的第一组网络通信设备进行通信; 接收和存储与第一组网络通信设备相关联的存储器网络性能信息; 在第二通信载波的第二分组网络的第二组网络通信设备上发起例程，用于确定与所述第二分组网络相关联的网络性能信息; 存储与第二组网络通信设备相关联的网络性能信息; 基于所存储的网络性能信息确定所述第二分组网络内的网络节点的操作状态; 以及基于所存储的网络性能信息来控制所述第一分组网络和所述第二分组网络的节点分段上的数据分组的网络通信。

公开(公告)号：US20140043977A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14058781

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04L12/801

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L41/0631 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L45/304 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M7/0057 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/0066 ,  H04M7/0075 ,  H04W40/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a computer implemented method for managing network communications. In one embodiment, the method includes gathering, using performance information packet (PIP) data packets, network performance information from a communications network that includes network performance information from a set of egress points between the communications network and an outside network. The method selects a network connection including an egress point and an egress packet path within the communications network to the egress point offering the best quality of service between the communications network and an outside network based on the network performance information. The method then establishes the network connection between the communications network and the outside network for routing communications.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于管理网络通信的计算机实现的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括从通信网络收集来自通信网络和外部网络之间的一组出口点的包括网络性能信息的通信网络的性能信息分组（PIP）数据分组的网络性能信息。 该方法基于网络性能信息，将通信网络内的出口点和出口分组路径的网络连接选择到通信网络和外部网络之间提供最佳服务质量的出口点。 然后，该方法建立通信网络和外部网络之间的网络连接以进行路由通信。

公开(公告)号：US20130322432A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13962227

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04M7/0072 ,  H04L29/06326 ,  H04L47/2416 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2227

Abstract: A method for establishing a call over a packet network may include receiving a call request via an originating trunk on a packet network from an originating call device. Status of an originating trunk and terminating segment may be determined. If the status of the originating trunk and terminating segment are within a first range, the call between the originating and terminating call device over the determined transmission path at a first data rate may be established. Otherwise, if the status of the originating trunk or terminating segment is within a second range, a determination as to whether the originating trunk and terminating segment can operate at a lower data rate may be made, and, if so, the call may be established over the transmission path between the originating call device and terminating call device at the lower data rate.

Abstract translation: 用于通过分组网络建立呼叫的方法可以包括经由来自始发呼叫装置的分组网络上的始发中继线接收呼叫请求。 可以确定始发中继线和终接线段的状态。 如果始发中继线和终端分段的状态在第一范围内，则可以建立起始呼叫和终接呼叫设备之间以所述确定的传输路径以第一数据速率的呼叫。 否则，如果始发中继线或终端分段的状态在第二范围内，则可以做出关于始发中继线和终端分段是否可以以较低数据速率操作的确定，如果是，则可以建立呼叫 在较低的数据速率下通过始发呼叫装置与终端呼叫装置之间的传输路径。

公开(公告)号：US20130145436A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：US13750568

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: CENTURYLINK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04W12/08

CPC classification number: H04W12/08 ,  H04L41/0896 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0847 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/087 ,  H04L43/16

Abstract: A system and method for restricting access to network performance information associated with communications over a packet network. A request may be received from a user to access network performance information associated with communications of data packets over a packet network. A determination as to whether the user has permission to access the network performance information may be made. In response to determining that the user has permission to access the network performance information, the user may be enabled to access the network performance information; otherwise, the user may be prevented from accessing the network performance information. The network performance information may include information associated with communications of data packets including real-time content and non-real-time content.

Abstract translation: 一种用于限制对通过分组网络的通信相关联的网络性能信息的访问的系统和方法。 可以从用户接收到访问通过分组网络与数据分组的通信相关联的网络性能信息的请求。 可以确定用户是否具有访问网络性能信息的权限。 响应于确定用户具有访问网络性能信息的许可，可以使用户能够访问网络性能信息; 否则，可以防止用户访问网络性能信息。 网络性能信息可以包括与包括实时内容和非实时内容在内的数据分组的通信相关联的信息。

公开(公告)号：US09992348B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US14722908

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04M7/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04M3/22 ,  H04L12/853

CPC classification number: H04M7/0072 ,  H04L29/06326 ,  H04L47/2416 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2227

Abstract: A method for establishing a call over a packet network may include receiving a call request on a packet network from an originating call device. Status one or more segments of a transmission path may be determined. If the status of the segments are within a first range, the call between the originating and terminating call device over the determined transmission path at a first data rate may be established. Otherwise, if the status of one or more segments is within a second range, a determination as to whether the originating trunk and terminating segment can operate at a second data rate may be made, and, if so, the call may be established over the transmission path between the originating call device and terminating call device at the second data rate.

公开(公告)号：US20150326732A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：US14801685

申请日：2015-07-16

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L41/0631 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L45/304 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M7/0057 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/0066 ,  H04M7/0075 ,  H04W40/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, computer program product, and method for routing a call over a packet network. A call request may be received from a calling party to call a called party at a network address. At least one potential call path over a packet network may be determined to connect the calling party to the called party at the network address. Network performance information associated with each potential call path may be accessed and a determination may be made that each of the call paths are impaired or congested. In response to determining that each of the call paths are impaired or congested, the call may be routed over a call path other than one of the at least one potential call paths to enable the calling party to communicate with the called party.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于通过分组网络路由呼叫的系统，计算机程序产品和方法。 可以从呼叫方接收到呼叫请求，以在网络地址呼叫被叫方。 可以确定在分组网络上的至少一个潜在呼叫路径可以将网络地址上的主叫方连接到被叫方。 可以访问与每个潜在呼叫路径相关联的网络性能信息，并且可以确定每个呼叫路径受损或拥塞。 响应于确定每个呼叫路径被削弱或拥塞，可以通过除了至少一个潜在呼叫路径中的一个之外的呼叫路径路由呼叫，以使呼叫方能够与被叫方进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US20150264187A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14722908

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04M7/00 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L12/853 ,  H04M3/22

CPC classification number: H04M7/0072 ,  H04L29/06326 ,  H04L47/2416 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2227

Abstract: A method for establishing a call over a packet network may include receiving a call request on a packet network from an originating call device. Status one or more segments of a transmission path may be determined. If the status of the segments are within a first range, the call between the originating and terminating call device over the determined transmission path at a first data rate may be established. Otherwise, if the status of one or more segments is within a second range, a determination as to whether the originating trunk and terminating segment can operate at a second data rate may be made, and, if so, the call may be established over the transmission path between the originating call device and terminating call device at the second data rate.

Abstract translation: 用于通过分组网络建立呼叫的方法可以包括：从发起呼叫装置在分组网络上接收呼叫请求。 状态可以确定传输路径的一个或多个段。 如果段的状态在第一范围内，则可以建立起始呼叫和终接呼叫设备之间以所述确定的传输路径以第一数据速率的呼叫。 否则，如果一个或多个段的状态在第二范围内，则可以做出关于始发中继和终止段是否可以以第二数据速率操作的确定，并且如果是，则可以建立呼叫 在第二数据速率下，始发呼叫装置和终端呼叫装置之间的传输路径。

公开(公告)号：US09118583B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US14608041

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen

IPC: H04L12/707 ,  H04L12/801 ,  H04M7/00

CPC classification number: H04L65/1069 ,  H04L29/06027 ,  H04L41/0631 ,  H04L43/0829 ,  H04L43/0852 ,  H04L43/50 ,  H04L45/22 ,  H04L45/28 ,  H04L45/304 ,  H04L47/10 ,  H04L47/12 ,  H04L47/32 ,  H04L47/805 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M7/0057 ,  H04M7/006 ,  H04M7/0066 ,  H04M7/0075 ,  H04W40/02

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system, computer program product, and method for routing a call over a packet network. A call request may be received from a calling party to call a called party at a network address. At least one potential call path over a packet network may be determined to connect the calling party to the called party at the network address. Network performance information associated with each potential call path may be accessed and a determination may be made that each of the call paths are impaired or congested. In response to determining that each of the call paths are impaired or congested, the call may be routed over a call path other than one of the at least one potential call paths to enable the calling party to communicate with the called party.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于通过分组网络路由呼叫的系统，计算机程序产品和方法。 可以从呼叫方接收到呼叫请求，以在网络地址呼叫被叫方。 可以确定在分组网络上的至少一个潜在呼叫路径可以将网络地址上的主叫方连接到被叫方。 可以访问与每个潜在呼叫路径相关联的网络性能信息，并且可以确定每个呼叫路径受损或拥塞。 响应于确定每个呼叫路径被削弱或拥塞，可以通过除了至少一个潜在呼叫路径中的一个之外的呼叫路径路由呼叫，以使呼叫方能够与被叫方进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US09094261B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13962227

申请日：2013-08-08

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： William L. Wiley ,  Michael K. Bugenhagen ,  Robert J. Morrill

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04M3/22

CPC classification number: H04M7/0072 ,  H04L29/06326 ,  H04L47/2416 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80 ,  H04M3/2227

Abstract: A method for establishing a call over a packet network may include receiving a call request via an originating trunk on a packet network from an originating call device. Status of an originating trunk and terminating segment may be determined. If the status of the originating trunk and terminating segment are within a first range, the call between the originating and terminating call device over the determined transmission path at a first data rate may be established. Otherwise, if the status of the originating trunk or terminating segment is within a second range, a determination as to whether the originating trunk and terminating segment can operate at a lower data rate may be made, and, if so, the call may be established over the transmission path between the originating call device and terminating call device at the lower data rate.

Abstract translation: 用于通过分组网络建立呼叫的方法可以包括经由来自始发呼叫装置的分组网络上的始发中继线接收呼叫请求。 可以确定始发中继线和终接线段的状态。 如果始发中继线和终端分段的状态在第一范围内，则可以建立起始呼叫和终接呼叫设备之间以所述确定的传输路径以第一数据速率的呼叫。 否则，如果始发中继线或终端分段的状态在第二范围内，则可以做出关于始发中继线和终端分段是否可以以较低数据速率操作的确定，如果是，则可以建立呼叫 在较低的数据速率下通过始发呼叫装置与终端呼叫装置之间的传输路径。

公开(公告)号：US09042370B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-26

申请号：US14073018

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor： Robert J. Morrill ,  Carl M. Coppage ,  Amar N. Ray ,  William L. Wiley

IPC: H04L12/721 ,  H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L45/123 ,  H04L65/1069 ,  H04L65/80

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for determining a communications path to assign a communications over a packet network. For example, in one embodiment, the method includes determining at least two potential communications paths over a packet network over which a received communications request may be established by accessing network performance information associated with each node segment on the respective at least two potential communications paths. In one embodiment, the network performance information associated with each node segment includes a first set of network performance information for communicating in a first direction on the node segment and a second set of network performance information for communicating in a second direction on the node segment. The method determines a value indicative of communications operations associated with each potential communications path. The method then assigns and establishes a communications path to the communications request based on the determined values.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例包括用于确定通过分组网络分配通信的通信路径的系统和方法。 例如，在一个实施例中，该方法包括确定分组网络上的至少两个潜在通信路径，通过该分组网络可以通过访问与相应的至少两个潜在通信路径上的每个节点段相关联的网络性能信息来建立所接收的通信请求。 在一个实施例中，与每个节点段相关联的网络性能信息包括用于在节点段上沿第一方向通信的第一组网络性能信息和用于在节点段上沿第二方向进行通信的第二组网络性能信息。 该方法确定指示与每个潜在通信路径相关联的通信操作的值。 然后，该方法基于确定的值分配并建立到通信请求的通信路径。