Cisco technology, inc. (20240323107). IDENTIFYING NETWORK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION STATES simplified abstract
IDENTIFYING NETWORK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION STATES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Eduard Schornig of Haarlem (NL)
Jean-Philippe Vasseur of Combloux (FR)
Gr茅gory Mermoud of Venth么ne (CH)
Romain Kakko-chiloff of Paris (FR)
IDENTIFYING NETWORK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION STATES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240323107 titled 'IDENTIFYING NETWORK CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH APPLICATION STATES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a device that tests the performance of an online application by simulating various network impairments and determining which impairment is causing a particular issue in the application.
- The device receives application performance metrics from an online application.
- It replicates different network impairments to test the online application.
- Based on the test results, it identifies the specific network impairment causing the issue in the application.
- The device then provides feedback on the identified network impairment as the root cause of the problem.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Testing online applications by replicating network impairments.
- Associating specific network impairments with performance issues in the application.
- Providing insights into the causes of performance problems in online applications.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in software development, network troubleshooting, and performance optimization of online applications.
Problems Solved:
- Identifying network impairments affecting online application performance.
- Pinpointing the root cause of performance issues in online applications.
Benefits:
- Improved troubleshooting of online application performance.
- Enhanced understanding of network impact on application performance.
- Efficient optimization of online application performance.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be utilized by software companies, IT departments, and network service providers to enhance the performance of online applications and improve user experience.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology differ from traditional methods of testing online application performance? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world applications?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in network testing technologies and methodologies to enhance the performance of online applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
in one embodiment, a device receives application performance metrics generated by an online application accessible via a network and indicative of a particular state of the online application. the device performs testing of the online application by replicating a plurality of network impairments. the device associates, based on results of the testing, a particular network impairment from plurality of network impairments with the particular state of the online application. the device provides an indication of the particular network impairment as a cause of the particular state of the online application.