System and method for managing bandwidth based on a time of day
US8837498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/826
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing bandwidth to a customer in response to a time of day. A current time of day is determined. A time of day profile selected by the customer from multiple time of day profiles is determined. The bandwidth allocated to the customer is adjusted in response to the current time of day and the time of day profile. The customer is charged in response to charges associated with the selected time of day profile.
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