System and Method for Assessing Communication Resources
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260113261A1 on April 23, 2026, filed December 18, 2025, covering a computer-implemented method for assessing network bandwidth availability in network connections with unknown or variable excess capacity. The application names five inventors: Imad AZZAM, David SZE, Todd SCHNEIDER, Jonathon OBERHOLZER, and Bogdan FRUSINA. The claimed invention quantifies excess network capacity for opportunistic, emergency, or priority usage scenarios.
“In some embodiments, a computer implemented method for assessing network bandwidth availability in a network connection having unknown excess capacity beyond an initial network capacity is provided.”
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USPTO published patent application US20260113261A1, a computer-implemented method for assessing network bandwidth availability in network connections having unknown excess capacity beyond an initial network capacity. The application addresses two scenarios: (1) networks with unknown but variable capacity such as cellular networks, and (2) networks with assigned capacity where additional capacity may be obtained by pushing the system, such as satellite hubs.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING COMMUNICATION RESOURCES
Application US20260113261A1 Kind: A1 Apr 23, 2026
Inventors
Imad AZZAM, David SZE, Todd SCHNEIDER, Jonathon OBERHOLZER, Bogdan FRUSINA
Abstract
In some embodiments, a computer implemented method for assessing network bandwidth availability in a network connection having unknown excess capacity beyond an initial network capacity is provided. There are two cases to be considered: (1) the network has a given capacity and the system doesn't know what it is (e.g., on a cellular network) this capacity may change over time as more users use the network and/or a user is mobile, and (2) the system is assigned capacity but by pushing the network, the system may be able to get more capacity (e.g., on a satellite hub). The excess capacity may be quantified for future potential opportunistic, emergency or priority usage, or in some embodiments, utilized periodically or continuously.
CPC Classifications
H04L 43/0882 H04L 41/0896 H04L 43/0829 H04L 43/0852
Filing Date
2025-12-18
Application No.
19425225
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