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Apparatus and method for providing metered capacity of computer resources

  • US 20050010502A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2003
  • Published: 01/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • at least one processor;

    a memory coupled to the at least one processor;

    at least one resource coupled to the at least one processor that provides temporary capacity when requested by a user of the apparatus; and

    a capacity manager residing in the memory and executed by the at least one processor, the capacity manager managing access to the at least one resource when requested by the user, the capacity manager metering actual use of the at least one resource and billing for the actual use.

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