Systems and methods for allocating network bandwidth
First Claim
1. A system for dynamically allocating bandwidth across a network including at least a first node and a second node, comprising:
- an input interface configured to validate the identity of a network customer and receive a bandwidth modification request from the network customer when validated;
a processing server in communication with the input interface, the first node and the second node, wherein the processing server is configured to apply the bandwidth modification request to at least the first node, thereby committing the bandwidth modification request, and change billing information for the network customer in accordance with the bandwidth modification.
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Abstract
An improved system for allocating bandwidth allows a network customer to dynamically modify bandwidth settings for their private networks. Applicable modified bandwidth settings may include port speed, committed access rate, and Ethernet flow. Port speed determines how much total data may pass through a node in a private network at one time, while committed access rate determines how much bandwidth the node will commit to a particular class of service. Ethernet flow governs the bandwidth allowed over a private line between two nodes. A bandwidth modification request is received by an input interface, which provides it to a processing server that schedules the modification request for committal. The processing server also changes customer billing information accordingly. Additionally, the user may specify a future time when the bandwidth modification request should be committed.
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22 Claims
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1. A system for dynamically allocating bandwidth across a network including at least a first node and a second node, comprising:
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an input interface configured to validate the identity of a network customer and receive a bandwidth modification request from the network customer when validated; a processing server in communication with the input interface, the first node and the second node, wherein the processing server is configured to apply the bandwidth modification request to at least the first node, thereby committing the bandwidth modification request, and change billing information for the network customer in accordance with the bandwidth modification. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for dynamically allocating bandwidth across a network including at least a first node and a second node, the method comprising:
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validating the identity of a network customer; receiving a bandwidth modification request from the network customer, the bandwidth modification request relating to a first node; applying the bandwidth modification request to a first node, thereby committing the bandwidth modification request; and changing billing information in association with the bandwidth modification. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for allocating bandwidth across a network including at least a first node and a second node, the instructions, when executed by a processing unit, causing the processing unit to:
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validate the identity of a network customer; receive a bandwidth modification request from the network customer, the bandwidth modification request relating to a first node within the network; apply the bandwidth modification request to the first node, thereby committing the bandwidth authorization request; and change billing information in association with the bandwidth modification. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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