Data rate throttling
US9294961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W28/0231
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The throttling of mobile device data rates is provided at events, e.g., sporting events, and other venues with large, dense crowds. The system can monitor the loading of the mobile radio antennas at the venue, and when the loading reaches a threshold loading point, the system can selectively throttle the data rates of mobile devices at the venue. In some embodiments, the system can throttle the data rates of certain applications on the mobile devices, or can select mobile devices that are placing a large strain on the network infrastructure to throttle. In other embodiments, the system can set maximum upload and download speeds for all the mobile devices at the venue.
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