Method and apparatus for controlling response to service notifications in a network environment
US8160563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/06
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for providing service notifications in a network environment. In an aspect, a method is provided that operates to provide a notification system. The method includes obtaining notification information, determining a response factor, generating a notification message comprising selected notification information, wherein the notification message is generated to produce a response based on the response factor, and broadcasting the notification message. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided that operates to provide a notification system. The apparatus includes a notification interface configured to obtain notification information, processing logic configured to determine a response factor and generate a notification message comprising selected notification information, wherein the notification message is generated to produce a response based oil the response factor, and broadcast logic configured to broadcast the notification message.
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