Patent ID: 8811407
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for communicating data packets in a weighted manner via a data communication network, the method comprising the steps of: selecting one or more data packets from a first sending device according to a predetermined first weight factor calculated based on a ratio of a plurality of tiers of service as subscribed to by at least a first and second user; consecutively transmitting the one or more data packets selected from the first sending device; selecting one or more data packets from a second sending device according to a pre-determined second weight factor calculated based on the ratio of upstream or downstream transmission speeds provided by and associated with the plurality of tiers of service as subscribed to by the at least first and second user; and consecutively transmitting the one or more data packets selected from the second sending device after consecutively transmitting the one or more data packets selected from the first sending device and absent an intervening transmitting of data packets from any other sending device.