Method and apparatus for relieving pressure during peak-usage times
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Oct 12, 2006
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Nov 4, 2004
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Nov 4, 2004
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One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of relieving pressure during peak-usage times of an online system. Current usage of the system is monitored, and a determination is made as to whether the current usage is above a pre-determined threshold level. If the usage is above the threshold, then an offer is provided to a current user with an incentive to use the system during a future off-peak window. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
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