Communications: electrical – Systems – Periodic or flashing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Goins, Davetta W. (Department: 2632)
Communications: electrical
Systems
Periodic or flashing
C340S286020, C340S815840, C709S223000, C709S224000, C710S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07030737
ABSTRACT:
A controller generates a signal to control network activity-indicator devices based upon activity-level information provided by the central processing unit of a network component. This shifts the significant burden of controlling the indicator device from the central processing unit to the controller. The activity indicator-flashing pattern may change non-linearly relative to changes in the activity level to improve the quality of the information provided to network administrators. In addition, the flashing may also be randomized to provide a perception of actual network traffic patterns, and to reduce any appearance of correlated or synchronized flashing when multiple activity indicators are displayed.
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Dove Daniel Joseph
Neal Kenneth Boyd
Goins Davetta W.
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
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