Dynamic feedback from an internet service provider about network occupancy/availability
US8014273B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/83
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a system for providing user access to a public network that includes (a) a service modification agent 154 operable to (i) determine that public network resources are available for use; (ii) determine that a first class of users will be offered an upgrade in a Quality of Service (QoS) of communications over the public network; and (iii) determine that a first user in the first class of users may intend to use the public network resources and a service reporting agent 166 operable to provide the user with the higher QoS when the first user accesses the public network.
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