Decision support mechanisms for bandwidth commerce in communication networks
US7123588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/787
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for a dynamic optimization of network resource allocation on the part of a network service provider. In particular, the method of the invention provides an analytical framework for a determination by network service providers of an optimal resource allocation among links in a service provider's own network and links obtained from other network service providers. The analytical framework of the invention also incorporates, as a parameter, the provision of link capacity to other network service providers in the determination of an optimal resource allocation. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, such an optimal resource allocation is determined in respect to revenue maximization for the network service provider.
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