US Patent:
20060167805, Jul 27, 2006
Inventors:
Orestis Manthoulis - Sausalito CA, US
David Kimble - Danville CA, US
Arvind Mallya - Walnut Creek CA, US
Douglas Ferrans - South Rockwood MI, US
Assignee:
SBC Knowledge Ventures L.P. - Reno NV
International Classification:
G06Q 99/00
H04L 9/00
H04K 1/00
Abstract:
A system and method is provided for selecting an option for expanding a communication service into a service area. Expansion options are based on a state of the existing network, demographics, and fiber topology. A list is made of available options. Costs for each option are calculated. Expected revenue associated with each option is also calculated. Selection of an option is based in part on an expected cost and expected revenue associated with the option.