System and method for assessing communication resources
US11909593B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0852
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some embodiments, a computer implemented method for assessing network bandwidth availability in a network connection having unknown excess capacity beyond an initial network capacity is provided. There are two cases to be considered: (1) the network has a given capacity and the system doesn't know what it is (e.g., on a cellular network) this capacity may change over time as more users use the network and/or a user is mobile, and (2) the system is assigned capacity but by pushing the network, the system may be able to get more capacity (e.g., on a satellite hub). The excess capacity may be quantified for future potential opportunistic, emergency or priority usage, or in some embodiments, utilized periodically or continuously.
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