CUSTOMIZABLE DYNAMIC RESOURCE REGULATING DEVICES AND METHODS
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1. A resource regulating device comprising:
- a processor configured to receive user information defining a usage policy for a resource consuming device, the usage policy defining at least one action based on a policy parameter, the policy parameter comprising one of a price, time, price schedule, stored resources, generated resources, resource credits, resource budget, resource provider, and resources consumed, the processor further configured to obtain a second usage policy for the resource consuming device, the processor further configured to select at least one of the usage policy for the resource consuming device and the second usage policy for the resource consuming device.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for regulating resource usage are described herein. In some aspects, devices and methods for customizable dynamic regulation of resource usage policies are provided. Techniques for identification and reconciliation of resource provider usage policies and custom usage policies for resource consuming devices are generally described.
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1. A resource regulating device comprising:
a processor configured to receive user information defining a usage policy for a resource consuming device, the usage policy defining at least one action based on a policy parameter, the policy parameter comprising one of a price, time, price schedule, stored resources, generated resources, resource credits, resource budget, resource provider, and resources consumed, the processor further configured to obtain a second usage policy for the resource consuming device, the processor further configured to select at least one of the usage policy for the resource consuming device and the second usage policy for the resource consuming device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of regulating resource usage, the method comprising:
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receiving user information defining a usage policy for a resource consuming device, the usage policy defining at least one action based on a policy parameter, the policy parameter comprising one of a price, time, price schedule, stored resources, generated resources, resource credits, resource budget, resource provider, and resources consumed; receiving a second usage policy for the resource consuming device; periodically receiving the policy parameter; reconciling the usage policy and the second usage policy based at least in part on the policy parameter; and transmitting a signal causing the execution of the action defined by the usage policy. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A resource regulating device comprising:
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means for receiving user information defining a usage policy for a resource consuming device, the usage policy defining at least one action based on a policy parameter, the policy parameter comprising one of a price, time, price schedule, stored resources, generated resources, resource credits, resource budget, resource provider, and resources consumed; means for receiving a second usage policy for the resource consuming device; means for periodically receiving the policy parameter; means for reconciling the usage policy and the second usage policy based at least in part on the policy parameter; and means for transmitting a signal causing the execution of the action defined by the usage policy.
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37. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by a processor of an apparatus, cause the apparatus to:
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receive user information defining a usage policy for a resource consuming device, the usage policy defining at least one action based on a policy parameter, the policy parameter comprising one of a price, time, price schedule, stored resources, generated resources, resource credits, resource budget, resource provider and resources consumed; receive as second usage policy for the resource consuming device; periodically receive the policy parameter; reconcile the usage policy and the second usage policy based at least in part on the policy parameter; and transmit a signal causing the execution of the action defined by the usage policy.
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