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Service policies for communication sessions

US9515938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2013
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M15/8228
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for service policies for communication sessions are described. According to various embodiments, a service policy specifies various rules and/or procedures for handling communication sessions. For instance, a service policy can specify service priority designations to be applied to communication sessions based on various attributes of the communication sessions. Techniques discussed herein provide for automated and dynamic management of service policies in a variety of communication scenarios, e.g., via per-session customization of service policies. In at least some embodiments, techniques may be employed to remedy problems that may occur during a communication session, such as via bandwidth reallocation, dynamic remapping of routing paths, and so forth.

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