Methods, computer code, and means are described that can control load in a network. In some applications, the monetary cost of operating the network can be reduced. Utilization of links in the network can be monitored. A degree of suboptimality with respect to some criteria can be assessed. In some instances,...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7487237?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7487237 - Load optimization