Abstract: In a multiple-user network communication system such as a satellite-based system, or in cable or wireless systems, the system resources, such as bandwidth, code allocation, and or slot timing, are allocated to users based in part on their class of service. The allocation provides for immediate allocation of the requested resources to a user having a verified high class of service so long as the resources are abatable or can be made available by tapping a resource reserve. If only a portion of the requested resources are available, they are made available immediately. From time to time, the resources available to at least one class of service are allocated among the users of that class of service, either equally, equally up to the requested resources, equitably, or in some systematic manner.

Abstract: This invention relates to a DVD-RCS superframe planning system comprising a method to specify input and an algorithm to generate optimal superframe layout. Specifically, this system allows automation of the superframe planning process. More specifically, this system generates an optimal layout that maximizes the user traffic while satisfying the requirements of operating at different symbol rates and a variety of slot types, coding types/rates and information lengths.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system comprising resource management architecture that meets the requirements of supporting hierarchical SLA based services with QoS commitments in multi-frequency TDMA based wireless environments. Specifically, this architecture provides the capability of allocating resources to an end-user terminal, meeting end-user requirements such as the multitude of traffic classes of service, traffic quality of service, service level commitments, end-user terminal location within the coverage area, and dynamically changing propagation conditions.

Abstract: In a multiple-user network communication system such as a satellite-based system, or in cable or wireless systems, the system resources, such as bandwidth, code allocation, and or slot timing, are allocated to users based in part on their class of service. The allocation provides for immediate allocation of the requested resources to a user having a verified high class of service so long as the resources are abatable or can be made available by tapping a resource reserve. If only a portion of the requested resources are available, they are made available immediately. From time to time, the resources available to at least one class of service are allocated among the users of that class of service, either equally, equally up to the requested resources, equitably, or in some systematic manner.