A system, method and computer program product that provides improved bandwidth utilization in a DOCSIS-compliant broadband communication system. The system includes a cable modem termination system (CMTS) and a cable modem that support at least one proprietary communication parameter associated with...http://www.google.de/patents/US20050078699?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20050078699 - System, method, and computer program product for utilizing proprietary communication parameters to improve channel efficiency in a DOCSIS-compliant broadband communication system