Patent ID: 8849695
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for saving energy in a cloud-based computing environment, wherein the environment includes a cloud-based server configured to communicate to a user via a user interface displayed on a user device, the method comprising: transmitting for display a user interface adapted to render web-based content pertaining to delivery of a cloud-based service; accepting one or more user inputs requesting delivery of the cloud-based service to the user, at least one input including an energy efficiency level pertaining to the delivery of the requested cloud-based service; allocating, using a server, resources for delivering the cloud-based service, based on the energy efficiency level; calculating a profit of the cloud service provider associated with providing the service, and providing a value as an incentive to the user, the value being directly proportional to the calculated profit, and being dependent on the number of resources allocated for delivery of the cloud-based service to the user and a pre-determined price set for delivering the cloud-based service to the user.