Method and apparatus for policy based class of service and adaptive service level management within the context of an internet and intranet
US6728748B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for robustly enhanced Class of Service (COS) at the application layer permits highly flexible privilege based access and enables implementation of complex policies and rules for classification and differentiation of services. Differentiation facilitates categorization of traffic to permit flexible design and implementation of multiple Class of Service levels.
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