Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing – Fault detection
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-19
2011-07-19
Moe, Aung S (Department: 2474)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
Fault detection
C370S248000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07983174
ABSTRACT:
A method of diagnosing a fault in a network path comprises the steps, performed at a diagnosing node, of initiating a path discovery test. The diagnosing node receives at least one path discovery test response and identifies the diagnosable node on the network path from a path discovery test response. The diagnosing node remotely accesses said diagnosable node and performs a diagnostic routine at said diagnosable node.
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Aldrin Sam K.
Monaghan John
Nadeau Thomas D.
Cisco Technology Inc.
Hickman Palermo & Truong & Becker LLP
Louis Vinncelas
Moe Aung S
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