Customer premises equipment virtualization
US9985877B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/2483
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is described that improves network function virtualization. The system facilitates an access point, such as a customer premises equipment, to utilize functionality of another access point when providing communication service to a device at a customer premises. The other access point may be a customer premises equipment at a neighboring premises. The access point may utilize the neighboring access point in case the access point is in a power saving state. Alternatively or in addition, the access point may use the other neighboring access point based on bandwidth availability, processing capability, memory capacity, or other attributes, or a combination thereof of the neighboring access point. In yet another example, the access point may utilize the neighboring access point in case of a failure in connection between the access point and a network provider.
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