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Methods and apparatus for machine-to-machine based communication service classes

  • US 9,326,173 B2
  • Filed: 05/27/2014
  • Issued: 04/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for classifying a wireless device, the method comprising:

  • at a network apparatus;

    monitoring the wireless device for a prescribed period of time;

    collecting device activity data while monitoring the wireless device;

    when sufficient device activity data is collected, determining a network access pattern for the wireless device from the device activity data; and

    classifying the wireless device at least as a first category of device or as a second category of device based on the determined network access pattern,wherein the first category of device is associated with wireless devices having different device operating parameters than wireless devices that are associated with the second category of device.

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