Adaptive selection of bandwidth parameters to meet a service provider pricing model
US7873074B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/16
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and systems for managing bandwidth use in a VoIP network. More specifically, a user or enterprise may monitor the amount of voice bandwidth that is utilized throughout a period along with the total amount of bandwidth utilization. Based on a determined likelihood of exceeding a predetermined bandwidth allocation for a given period, the amount of voice bandwidth utilized on a per call basis is adjusted.
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