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Method and system for prioritizing network services

  • US 7,162,540 B2
  • Filed: 05/15/2001
  • Issued: 01/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of prioritizing network communications, comprising:

  • providing a plurality of TCP ports with each TCP port receiving network communications of a different level of priority;

    providing an electronic coupon indicating a level of priority of a network communication;

    determining at a server based upon data, received from a client or user, from the electronic coupon the level of priority of the network communication; and

    directing the network communication from the client or user to one of the plurality of TCP ports receiving communications of the determined level of priority until the level of priority is terminated or modified.

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