Network multi-source inbound quality of service methods and systems
US10574528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0882
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computerized method useful for implementing a Multi-Source Inbound QoS (Quality of Service) process in a computer network includes the step of calculating a current usage rate of a provider entity. The provider entity is classified by a network traffic priority; implementing a fair sharing policy among a set of provider entities. The method includes the step of adjusting any excess bandwidth among a set of provider entities. The method includes the step of implementing link sharing at a provider-entity level.
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