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Method and apparatus for classifying femto node users

  • US 9,204,441 B2
  • Filed: 03/13/2013
  • Issued: 12/01/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2012
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for classifying devices that communicate with a femto node for providing services thereto, comprising:

  • monitoring one or more parameters communicated by a device to the femto node;

    determining a frequency of use of the femto node by the device based at least in part on the one or more parameters;

    assigning a classification to the device based on the frequency of use; and

    providing the services to the device based on the classification, wherein the device is provided with a first level of service if the device is assigned a first classification, wherein the device is provided with a second level of service if the device is assigned a second classification, wherein the first level of service allows the device to utilize a first level of transmit power if it is determined that the frequency of use by the device is a first frequency of use, and wherein the second level of service allows the device to utilize a second level of transmit power, which is less than the first level of transmit power, if it is determined that the frequency of use by the device is a second frequency of use, which is less than the first frequency of use.

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