Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing – Computer network monitoring
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-04
2007-12-04
Pollack, Melvin H. (Department: 2145)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
Computer network monitoring
C709S223000, C709S236000, C703S021000, C703S022000, C703S024000, C714S004110, C714S025000, C714S028000, C714S037000
Reexamination Certificate
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09553447
ABSTRACT:
Techniques are provided for improved fault isolation and fault reduction. A system for use with a data network includes multiple diagnostic units each adapted to communicate with the network including to a network user. A central controller is operatively connected to the diagnostic units, the controller being adapted to communicate with and coordinate operations of the diagnostic units, to instruct the diagnostic units to perform tests adapted to help isolate a network fault, and to analyze test results received from a diagnostic unit to attempt to determine the network fault. Various methods for improving fault isolation and fault reduction are also provided.
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Wolf Jonathan
Pollack Melvin H.
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