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Method and system for bandwidth management

US7899019B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2010
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W28/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for controlling bandwidth usage. A mobile device receives zone data that identifies a zone within a cell coverage area. The mobile device receives bandwidth data associated with the zone that identifies a first controlled maximum bandwidth rate. The mobile device determines that it is in the zone, and in response thereto, controls bandwidth usage by the mobile device based on the first controlled maximum bandwidth rate.

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