Data traffic control in a communication network
US8881243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/61
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling data traffic in a communications network. The server determines that network conditions are suitable for sending delay tolerant data traffic, and as a result of the determination, it transmits a grant message to at least one client device, the grant message informing the client device that it is permitted to send or receive delay tolerant data traffic.
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