Time-value curves to provide dynamic QoS for time sensitive file transfer

Patent Number: US 8,146,090

ABSTRACT

Time-value curves to provide dynamic QoS for time sensitive file transfer

A method and apparatus that allows Quality of Service to be controlled at a temporal granularity. Time-value curves, generated for each task, ensure that network resources are utilized in a manner which optimizes performance for time sensitive file transfers. Time-value curves may be used to optimize the delivery of any resource to any consumer by taking into account the dynamic environment of the consumer and resource, enabling dynamic QoS guarantees for time-sensitive data transfers across packet networks.

Inventors

Franco Travostino, Tal Lavian, Bruce Schofield, Inder Monga

Assignee

Nortel Networks Ltd (original); RPX Clearinghouse LLC (current)

Grant Date

March 27, 2012

FIELD

This patent relates to network resource management and quality of service, and in particular to methods and systems for using time-value curves to provide dynamic QoS for time sensitive file transfer over packet-switched networks.

BACKGROUND

Efficient allocation and scheduling of network resources is critical for modern communication systems. As networks grow in complexity, dynamic methods for managing bandwidth, scheduling data transfers, and optimizing resource utilization become essential for maintaining quality of service and meeting diverse application requirements.

Dr. Tal Lavian is a named inventor on this patent, which covers innovations in telecommunications and network communications technology. Dr. Lavian's work spans multiple areas including network architecture, security, interactive communications, frequency synthesis, and autonomous vehicle sensing systems.

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