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Method of queuing requests to access a communications network

  • US 20040073670A1
  • Filed: 09/11/2003
  • Published: 04/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/22/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of queuing request to access to a server having software with a set number of available licenses, the method comprising:

  • receiving requests for access to the software on the server from a plurality of remote users;

    allowing access to the software on the server to some of the plurality of remote users such that the number of remote users allowed access does not exceed the set number of available licenses;

    placing the remainder of the plurality of remote users in a queue;

    sending alerts to remote users as licenses become available; and

    allowing access to the software on the server to the queued remote users.

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