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2005-04-22

2008-12-30

Duong, Frank (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S395410, C370S395500, C370S395210

Reexamination Certificate

active

07471689

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are provided for controlling the computing bandwidth and resources provided to external entities based on subscription levels associated with those external entities. Higher subscription levels provide greater resource allocation. Accounting is accomplished by tracking bandwidth allocated and used over given periods of time.

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