INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (20240323108). VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC simplified abstract
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VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC
Organization Name
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
Zachary A. Silverstein of AUSTIN TX (US)
Logan Bailey of SANDY SPRINGS GA (US)
Jeremy R. Fox of AUSTIN TX (US)
VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240323108 titled 'VISUALIZATION TOOL FOR NETWORK TRAFFIC
The abstract describes a tool for administering a computer network using an augmented reality (AR) device that allows an administrator to view a physical space of the network and identify data traffic through visual elements in the AR environment.
- Simplified Explanation:
An AR device helps network administrators monitor data traffic in a computer network by displaying visual indicators in a physical space through the AR viewer.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Augmented reality device for network administration - Identification of data traffic in the network - Display of visual elements in AR environment - Real-time monitoring of network activity - Enhanced visualization for administrators
- Potential Applications:
- Network security monitoring - Troubleshooting network issues - Network performance optimization - Remote network administration - Training tool for network professionals
- Problems Solved:
- Difficulties in monitoring complex network environments - Lack of real-time visibility into data traffic - Limited visualization of network activity - Challenges in remote network administration - Training limitations for network administrators
- Benefits:
- Improved network monitoring and management - Enhanced visualization of data traffic - Real-time alerts for network activity - Efficient troubleshooting of network issues - Enhanced training experience for network professionals
- Commercial Applications:
Title: "Augmented Reality Network Administration Tool: Commercial Applications and Market Implications" This technology can be used by IT companies, network service providers, and organizations with large computer networks for efficient network administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting. It can also be marketed as a training tool for network professionals.
- Prior Art:
Readers can explore prior art related to augmented reality devices for network administration, data traffic monitoring tools, and visualization technologies in network management.
- Frequently Updated Research:
Stay informed about the latest advancements in augmented reality for network administration, data traffic monitoring techniques, and network visualization tools.
Questions about Augmented Reality Network Administration Tool: 1. How does the AR device enhance network monitoring compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the potential security implications of using augmented reality for network administration?
Original Abstract Submitted
a tool for administering a computer network includes: an augmented reality (ar) device comprising a computing device and a viewer through which an administrator views a physical space comprising a part of the computer network; and an ar device module structured to identify data traffic on the computer network and display visual elements in an ar environment of the viewer that indicate activity on the computer network to the administrator.
