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Capacity management based on backlog information

US9686204B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2014
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/522
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device is configured to obtain backlog information from a network device. The backlog information indicates a backlog of a queue included in the network device. The device obtains settings information for the network device. The settings information indicates a setting of the queue. The device determines an adjustment to the setting of the queue based on the backlog information and the settings information. The device provides adjustment information, indicating the adjustment to the setting of the queue, to the network device for the network to adjust the setting of the queue.

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