Time Synchronization for VoIP Quality of Service

Various approaches seek to optimize the quality of service of VoIP applications. We propose a system that uses synchronized time to combine the useful characteristics of both fixed and adaptive buffer strategies, thereby improving VoIP quality of service. Using a combination of global positioning system (GPS) technologies and the network time protocol (NTP), hosts can learn the precise end-to-end delay for each packet. This information can benefit both domestic and business Internet telephony users. We outline our proposed system and discuss issues arising from the use of synchronized time.

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