Automatic transfer of mobile calls between voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and guaranteed service (GS) networks based on quality of service (QoS) measurements
View Patent ↗Methods, systems, and computer readable media for the automatic transfer of mobile calls between wireless packet switched (PS) and guaranteed service (GS) networks based on quality of service (QoS) measurements are disclosed. One method includes establishing a call over the PS or GS network. The method may further include monitoring a quality of service (QoS) parameter associated with the PS network, and comparing the QoS parameter to a minimum quality threshold. The method may further include receiving instructions to initiate a call transfer based upon the comparison of the QoS parameter to the minimum quality threshold.
1. A service node configured to automatically transfer a mobile call between a packet switched (PS) network and a guaranteed service (GS) network, the service node comprising:
a processor; and
a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the processor, cause the service node to:
facilitate establishment of a call between a first mobile device and a second mobile device via the GS network;
receive an instruction from a mobile client executed by the first mobile device to start a connectivity check;
in response to the instruction, measure a quality of service (QoS) parameter of a connection between the first mobile device and the service node via the PS network;
report the measured QoS parameter to the mobile client; and
initiate an operation to transfer the call from the GS network to the PS network in response to an indication from the mobile client that the measured QoS parameter meets or exceeds a minimum quality threshold.
2. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions, upon execution by the processor, further cause the service node to activate the mobile client in the first mobile device.
3. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions, upon execution by the processor, further cause the service node to turn on a local wireless interface of the first mobile device.
4. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions, upon execution by the processor, further cause the service node to continuously monitor the QoS parameter associated with the PS network during the call.
5. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions, upon execution by the processor, further cause the service node to monitor the QoS parameter associated with the PS network during call setup and prior to the call being answered by the second mobile device.
6. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the QoS parameter is measured by analyzing one or more parameter values associated with packets that are transported between the mobile client and the service node.
7. The service node of claim 6 , wherein the one or more parameter values include one of bit rate, latency, or bit error rate.
8. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the PS network comprises a 4G mobile PS network.
9. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the PS network comprises a PS network.
10. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the GS network comprises a mobile 2G or 3G network.
11. The service node of claim 3 , wherein the service node turns on the local wireless interface on the mobile device by activating the mobile client at initiation of the call via the GS network.
12. The service node of claim 3 , wherein the local wireless interface includes one of a WiFi or a Bluetooth interface.
13. The service node of claim 1 , wherein the mobile client is triggered using a call event, SIP invite, or notification service.
14. A method for the automatic transfer of a call between a packet switched (PS) network and a guaranteed service (GS) network, the method comprising:
establishing the call between a first mobile device and a second mobile device via the GS network;
receiving an instruction from a mobile client executed by the first mobile device to start a connectivity check;
in response to the instruction, monitoring a quality of service (QoS) parameter of a connection between the first mobile device and the service node via the PS network;
reporting the measured QoS parameter to the mobile client; and
initiating an operation to transfer the call from the GS network to the PS network in response to an indication from the mobile client that the measured QoS parameter meets or exceeds a minimum quality threshold.
15. The method of claim 14 , wherein monitoring the QoS parameter comprises continuously monitoring the QoS parameter during the call.
16. The method of claim 14 , wherein monitoring the QoS parameter comprises monitoring the QoS parameter during call setup and prior to the call being answered.
17. The method of claim 14 , wherein monitoring the QoS parameter comprises analyzing one or more performance parameter values associated with packets that are transported between the mobile client and a service node.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein analyzing one or more performance parameter values comprises measuring bit rate, latency, or bit error rate associated with packet transport between the mobile client and the service node.
19. The method of claim 14 , wherein establishing the call comprises establishing a call over a mobile PS network.
20. The method of claim 14 , wherein establishing the call comprises establishing the call over a fixed PS network.
21. The method of claim 14 , wherein establishing the call comprises establishing the call over a mobile 2G or 3G network.
22. The method of claim 17 , wherein the mobile client turns on a local wireless interface on the mobile device to access the PS network.
23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the local wireless interface includes one of a WiFi or a Bluetooth interface.
24. The method of claim 14 , further comprising activating the mobile client to monitor the QoS parameter in parallel with answering the call.
25. The method of claim 24 , wherein activating the mobile client comprises triggering the mobile client using a call event, SIP invite, or notification service.
26. A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon computer executable instructions that, upon execution by a service node, cause the service node to:
facilitate establishment of a call between a first mobile device and a second mobile device via the GS network;
receive an instruction from a mobile client executed by the first mobile device to start a connectivity check, wherein the instruction is generated by the mobile client in response to a notification sent to the mobile device by a third-party, wherein the notification is distinct from a SIP invite or call event activation, and wherein the notification causes a local wireless interface of the mobile device to be turned on;
in response to the instruction, measure a quality of service (QoS) parameter of a connection between the first mobile device and the service node via the PS network using the local wireless interface;
report the measured QoS parameter to the mobile client; and
initiate an operation to transfer the call from the GS network to the PS network in response to an indication from the mobile client that the measured QoS parameter meets or exceeds a minimum quality threshold.