Methods, systems, and devices for bandwidth conservation
US8621500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0882
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for conserving bandwidth. A user's bandwidth consumption is monitored and compared to a threshold value. When the user's bandwidth consumption equals or exceeds the threshold value, then behavior is incentivized that reduces the user's bandwidth consumption.
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