Adjusting network service level based on usage
US8589524B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0876
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A user of a network service (such as an Ethernet e-line) can specify rules defining changes to the network service under particular usage conditions (for example threshold bandwidth utilization). The network's usage is monitored. When particular usage conditions are detected, the network service is evaluated to determine what switches need to be configured and how to configure them. The switches are configured accordingly. When the usage conditions no longer exist, the switches are re-configured to their original service level.
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