Method of queuing requests to access a communications network
US7552166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/105
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is provided for queuing requests for access to a software through a communication network having a limited amount of licenses to the software. In one embodiment, the invention includes a server having the software receiving requests for access to the software from a plurality of remote users and allowing access to the software on the server to some of the plurality of remote users such that the number of remote users allowed access does not exceed the set number of available licenses. The remainder of the plurality of remote users can be placed in a queue. The method can further include sending alerts to remote users as licenses become available, and allowing access to the software on the server to the queued remote users.
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