Methods, systems, and computer program products for communicating data selectively via heterogeneous communication network links
US9635190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0888
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are described for communicating data selectively via heterogeneous communication network links. In one aspect, a network link selector (NLS) determines respective data costs associated with communicating data via a plurality of heterogeneous network links each linking to one or more networks. One or more network links to communicate data between a remote network node and a user device remotely communicating with the NLS via a network is selected from among the plurality of heterogeneous network links based on the determined respective data costs. Communicating the data via the selected link is provided for. In another aspect, link selection information based on respective data costs is received via a network from an NLS. One or more network links is selected from among the plurality of heterogeneous network links based on the received link selection information. The data is communicated via the selected link.
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