Dynamic bandwidth allocation for wide area networks
US7286471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/781
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
System and method for dynamically altering bandwidth allocation to each region serviced by a network. Each region is allocated an initial estimated bandwidth on the network and compares instantaneous demand against the allocation. When demand falls below the allocation, the region releases bandwidth so other regions can take advantage of that bandwidth. When demand exceeds the allocation, the region takes advantage of bandwidth released by other regions.
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