18153883. Capability Notification Method and Related Device simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
Capability Notification Method and Related Device
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shunwan Zhuang of Beijing (CN)
Capability Notification Method and Related Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18153883 titled 'Capability Notification Method and Related Device
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for network devices to communicate their support status of an iFIT capability, which is a feature that allows for the encapsulation and stripping of measurement headers from service packets. This communication helps the receiving network device determine whether to encapsulate a measurement header or not, ensuring correct processing of service packets.
- The first network device sends a packet to the second network device, containing indication information about its iFIT capability support status.
- The indication information helps the second network device determine whether to encapsulate a measurement header or not.
- This communication prevents service packets from being incorrectly processed due to the inability of the first network device to strip the measurement header.
Potential Applications
- Network communication and data transfer
- Quality of Service (QoS) management
- Network performance monitoring and analysis
Problems Solved
- Ensures correct processing of service packets by determining whether to encapsulate a measurement header based on the iFIT capability support status.
- Prevents service packets from being incorrectly processed due to the inability to strip measurement headers.
Benefits
- Improved network performance and efficiency.
- Enhanced Quality of Service (QoS) management.
- Simplified network troubleshooting and monitoring.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method according to embodiments of this application includes: A first network device sends a first packet to a second network device, where the first packet includes first indication information, and the first indication information indicates a support status of an iFIT capability corresponding to the first network device or a first service module included in the first network device. The first network device sends the packet to the second network device, to notify the support status of the IFIT capability of the first network device. In this way, the second network device can determine, based on the iFIT capability of the first network device, whether to encapsulate a measurement header, to avoid that a service packet cannot be correctly processed because the first network device cannot strip the measurement header from the service packet.
