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Dynamic group prioritization in communication networks

US8401584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2008
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W8/186
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for dynamic group prioritization in a communication network includes a first step (400) of defining a dynamic list of group participants by an application, such as a dispatch function. A next step (402) includes sending a request to a Group Management Function, wherein the request includes a requested group priority and the list of group participants. A next step (404) includes allocating a unique identifier to the group and assigning a group priority to the group. A next step (406) includes notifying the application, group participants, and network of the unique identifier and the network of the assigned group priority. The assigned priority of the group and its flows can be dynamically altered in real-time while the group is active.

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