Load balancing in a DOCSIS system based on weighting upstream and downstream channel loading conditions
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1. A method for balancing a network load, the method comprising:
- computing at least two loads by prioritizing upstream and downstream channel loading conditions relative to each other based on a control attribute, the control attribute comprising a relative level of importance of upstream loading conditions and downstream loading conditions; and
assigning at least one cable modem to at least one different channel based on the computing step, thereby providing a configurable weighting between downstream and upstream channels for making load balancing decisions and taking into consideration the relative level of importance of upstream and downstream loading conditions.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for balancing a network load are provided. A control attribute that allows a system operator to prioritize upstream and downstream channel loading conditions relative to each other for load balancing decisions is used to balance the network load.
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1. A method for balancing a network load, the method comprising:
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computing at least two loads by prioritizing upstream and downstream channel loading conditions relative to each other based on a control attribute, the control attribute comprising a relative level of importance of upstream loading conditions and downstream loading conditions; and assigning at least one cable modem to at least one different channel based on the computing step, thereby providing a configurable weighting between downstream and upstream channels for making load balancing decisions and taking into consideration the relative level of importance of upstream and downstream loading conditions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions for causing a computer to execute a method for balancing a network load, the method comprising:
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computing at least two loads by prioritizing upstream and downstream channel loading conditions relative to each other based on a control attribute, the control attribute comprising a relative level of importance of upstream loading conditions and downstream loading conditions; and assigning at least one cable modem to at least one different channel based on the computing step, thereby providing a configurable weighting between downstream and upstream channels for making load balancing decisions and taking into consideration the relative level of importance of upstream and downstream loading conditions. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for balancing a network load, the system comprising:
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means for computing at least two loads by prioritizing upstream and downstream channel loading conditions relative to each other based on a control attribute, the control attribute comprising a relative level of importance of upstream loading conditions and downstream loading conditions; and a cable modem termination system operable to assign at least one cable modem to at least one different channel based on results from the means for computing at least two loads, thereby providing a configurable weighting between downstream and upstream channels for making load balancing decisions and taking into consideration the relative level of importance of upstream and downstream loading conditions.
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14. A method for balancing a load of a communication system, the method comprising:
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computing at least two loads by prioritizing upstream and downstream channel loading conditions relative to each other based on a control attribute, the control attribute comprising a relative level of importance of upstream loading conditions and downstream loading conditions; and reconfiguring the load of at least one channel based on the computing step thereby providing a configurable weighting between downstream channels and upstream channels for making load balancing decisions taking into consideration the relative level of importance of upstream and downstream loading conditions.
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