Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing – Determination of communication parameters
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Yao, Kwang B (Department: 2473)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
Determination of communication parameters
C370S249000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07969900
ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for testing network performance and communicating network device information are disclosed. The preferred embodiments of the present invention enhance the standard ICMP echo or ping protocol, while still maintaining backward compatibility. Furthermore, the network performance testing can be based on different qualities of service or types of service. This allows the network testing to be useful in real-time applications such as voice and/or video.
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RFC 2023: IP Version 6
Abdo Miguel
Munroe Greg
Venz William H.
Kao Jutai
Paradyne Corporation
Thomas Kayden Horstemeyer & Risley LLP
Yao Kwang B
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