Abstract: A method in one embodiment includes allocating, by a node of a network, a flow label attribute identifying a media flow associated with a Session Description Protocol (SDP) media session. The media flow is between a sender and receiver nodes over a media transmission path of the network. The node further specifying a flow state attribute to generate media flow information and communicating the flow label and the flow state attribute to downstream nodes in the media transmission path. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and system for enabling determination of a physical location of a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) endpoint device utilized to originate an emergency call are described. A network location associated with the VoIP endpoint device is automatically detected. The VoIP endpoint device is coupled with a VoIP network via a port of a network device (e.g., a wireline or a wireless network device). The network location includes an identity of the network device and an identity of the port. The network location is saved and upon initiation of an emergency call, the VoIP endpoint device forwards the network location to a device capable of converting the network location to a physical location.

Abstract: A node for routing of calls in a network has an interface coupled to the network and at least one processor operable to route a packet-based call to a telephony destination in accordance with a protocol that includes a set of attributes that describe packet-network routing characteristics of one or more Internet Protocol (IP)-IP gateway devices in the network. The attributes are used by the at least one processor to specify a call route through an IP-IP gateway device for the packet-based call. The set of attributes include a first attribute that identifies a total administratively provisioned bandwidth capacity available on a given call route to accommodate application traffic, and a second attribute that identifies a current bandwidth that is available on the given call route to accommodate the application traffic at a given point in time.

Abstract: A method for providing a handoff in a network environment is provided that includes a mobile station operable to conduct a call. The mobile station is further operable to initiate a call leg autonomously such that a generic transfer function is invoked. The mobile station leverages the generic transfer function in order to execute a handoff for the mobile station.

Abstract: A device and method provides a means for monitoring a media segment of a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) media stream without interfering with end-to-end monitoring of the RTP media stream. The device includes a media segment monitor to generate segment control messages associated with a selected segment of the RTP media stream transmitted between a source endpoint and a destination endpoint in a packet network. The device further includes an interface to transmit and receive the segment control messages; and a processor to process the segment control messages, the segment control messages including call quality metrics related to the selected segment of the RTP media stream.

Abstract: A system for aggregating packet in a Medium Access control layer of a router to improve effective bandwidth of transmission over a network. The system begins by receiving Medium Access Control Service Data Unit packets in a Medium Access Control unit of a router wherein each of the Medium Access Control Service Data Unit packets are addressed to different receivers. The Medium Access Control Service Data Unit packets are then aggregated into one Medium Access Control Protocol Data Unit packet. The Medium Access Control Protocol Data Unit packet is then transmitted to said Physical layer of said router for transmission.

Abstract: An access point of a wireless network broadcasts directory information including a schedule on a first broadcast channel about media programs being broadcast on other channels by the access point. The broadcast on the first channel provides for sleep-mode clients to receive the broadcast. A client receives the schedule, and in order to receive a particular media program at a scheduled time switches to a particular one of the other channels and to wakeup state to receive a particular program.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method and software for pre-allocating bandwidth for time-sensitive data such as voice data, for allocating some of the pre-allocated bandwidth to calls, and for timely delivery of frames that include time-sensitive data such as voice data in both the uplink and downlink direction for calls between an access point, e.g., a quality-assured access point (Q-AP) and one or more of its client stations.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for switching a mobile processing device from communicating over a wireless connection with a first base unit to a second base unit based upon latency. In accordance with this invention, the mobile processing device determines latency information for packets being transmitted over the wireless connection to and from a base unit. The latency information is compared to a threshold value. If the latency information is greater than the threshold value, the mobile processing device adjusts parameters of the wireless connection between the mobile processing device and the network.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus, and code in a carrier medium to operate in a first access point of a wireless network in communication with at least one associated client station. The method includes wirelessly broadcasting a management frame including an indication that the first access point will stop being active, such that each associated client station can wirelessly roam to a second access point prior to the first access point ceasing being active. One embodiment further includes reducing the transmit power of wireless communication used to wirelessly transmit information to the associated client stations, such that each associated client station can eventually wirelessly roam to the second access point.

Abstract: A node for routing of calls in a network has an interface coupled to the network and at least one processor operable to route a packet-based call to a telephony destination in accordance with a protocol that includes a set of attributes that describe packet-network routing characteristics of one or more Internet Protocol (IP)-IP gateway devices in the network. The attributes are used by the at least one processor to specify a call route through an IP-IP gateway device for the packet-based call. The set of attributes include a first attribute that identifies a total administratively provisioned bandwidth capacity available on a given call route to accommodate application traffic, and a second attribute that identifies a current bandwidth that is available on the given call route to accommodate the application traffic at a given point in time.

Abstract: A method in one embodiment includes allocating, by a node of a network, a flow label attribute identifying a media flow associated with a Session Description Protocol (SDP) media session. The media flow is between a sender and receiver nodes over a media transmission path of the network. The node further specifying a flow state attribute to generate media flow information and communicating the flow label and the flow state attribute to downstream nodes in the media transmission path. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: A node for routing of calls in a network has an interface coupled to the network and at least one processor operable to route a packet-based call to a telephony destination in accordance with a protocol that includes a set of attributes that describe packet-network routing characteristics of one or more Internet Protocol (IP)-IP gateway devices in the network. The attributes are used by the at least one processor to specify a call route through an IP-IP gateway device for the packet-based call. The set of attributes include a first attribute that identifies a total administratively provisioned bandwidth capacity available on a given call route to accommodate application traffic, and a second attribute that identifies a current bandwidth that is available on the given call route to accommodate the application traffic at a given point in time.

Abstract: The present invention detects a micro-roaming client in a WLAN. Once a micro-roaming client is detected, APs coordinate with each other and assign the client to a specific AP. In an embodiment, a user-configurable anchor timer for micro-roaming clients is provided, so that when the timer has expired, the client is free to roam within the overlapping cell until it becomes anchored to an AP again. In various embodiments, environmental variables can affect APs to release an anchored client to roam again. These environmental variables may include low RSSI from the client, a high percentage of frame loss to the client, or a low data rate. The present invention also provides a new protocol that is resilient and self-sustaining with minimal user configuration required.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a method and software for pre-allocating bandwidth for time-sensitive data such as voice data, for allocating some of the pre-allocated bandwidth to calls, and for timely delivery of frames that include time-sensitive data such as voice data in both the uplink and downlink direction for calls between an access point, e.g., a quality-assured access point (Q-AP) and one or more of its client stations.

Abstract: A technique for implementing Special Call Services (SCS) to extend wireless system functionality to include private emergency or other types of service-specific special calls in a private network. In a preferred embodiment, the capability is implemented by taking advantage of certain service type elements that may be coded in the Radio Resource Management (RR) functional layer channel request message and/or the Mobility Management (MM) functional layer call request messages in a Global System for Mobile (GSM) communication system. Specifically, an establishment cause field in a RR channel request message and/or a service type field in a MM request message is used to request such services from the network. These establishment causes and service types can be defined, but not limited to, using those codes currently defined as reserved by GSM Version 4.08, Section 9.1.8 and Section 10.5.3.3.

Abstract: A node for routing of calls in a network has an interface coupled to the network and at least one processor operable to route a packet-based call to a telephony destination in accordance with a protocol that includes a set of attributes that describe packet-network routing characteristics of one or more Internet Protocol (IP)-IP gateway devices in the network. The attributes are used by the at least one processor to specify a call route through an IP-IP gateway device for the packet-based call. The set of attributes include a first attribute that identifies a total administratively provisioned bandwidth capacity available on a given call route to accommodate application traffic, and a second attribute that identifies a current bandwidth that is available on the given call route to accommodate the application traffic at a given point in time.

Abstract: A device and method provides a means for monitoring a media segment of a Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) media stream without interfering with end-to-end monitoring of the RTP media stream. The device includes a media segment monitor to generate segment control messages associated with a selected segment of the RTP media stream transmitted between a source endpoint and a destination endpoint in a packet network. The device further includes an interface to transmit and receive the segment control messages; and a processor to process the segment control messages, the segment control messages including call quality metrics related to the selected segment of the RTP media stream.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and system for enabling determination of a physical location of a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) endpoint device utilized to originate an emergency call are described. A network location associated with the VoIP endpoint device is automatically detected. The VoIP endpoint device is coupled with a VoIP network via a port of a network device (e.g., a wireline or a wireless network device). The network location includes an identity of the network device and an identity of the port. The network location is saved and upon initiation of an emergency call, the VoIP endpoint device forwards the network location to a device capable of converting the network location to a physical location.

Abstract: An access point of a wireless network broadcasts directory information including a schedule on a first broadcast channel about media programs being broadcast on other channels by the access point. The broadcast on the first channel provides for sleep-mode clients to receive the broadcast. A client receives the schedule, and in order to receive a particular media program at a scheduled time switches to a particular one of the other channels and to wakeup state to receive a particular program.