18406009. DIAGNOSING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK NODES simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 DIAGNOSING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK NODES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DIAGNOSING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK NODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DIAGNOSING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK NODES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kevin J. Klous of Raleigh NC (US)
Jay Kemper Johnston of Raleigh NC (US)
Magnus Mortensen of Cary NC (US)
David C. White, Jr. of St. Petersburg FL (US)
DIAGNOSING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK NODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18406009 titled 'DIAGNOSING INTERMEDIARY NETWORK NODES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes techniques for diagnosing the presence or malfunction of a network node based on diagnostic transmissions between network nodes.
- First network node receives indication of diagnostic transmission from second network node
- Second network node receives forwarded transmission corresponding to diagnostic transmission
- First network node diagnoses presence or malfunction of intermediary node based on indications from diagnostic or forwarded transmissions
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries where network nodes are used, such as telecommunications, data centers, and IoT devices.
Problems Solved
1. Efficiently diagnosing network node issues without manual intervention 2. Identifying intermediary node malfunctions that may affect overall network performance
Benefits
1. Improved network troubleshooting and maintenance 2. Enhanced network reliability and performance
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing network operations in telecommunications companies Improving data center efficiency and reliability Enhancing performance of IoT networks
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing techniques for diagnosing network node issues, but the specific method described in this patent application may be novel and inventive.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact network security?
The article does not address the potential security implications of diagnosing network node issues using diagnostic transmissions.
What are the scalability limitations of this technology?
The scalability of this technology in large-scale networks or complex infrastructures is not discussed in the article.
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure describes techniques for diagnosing a presence or malfunction of a network node. In an example method, a first network node receives an indication of a diagnostic transmission originating from a second network node. The second network node further receives a forwarded transmission corresponding to the diagnostic transmission. The first network node diagnoses at least one of a presence or a malfunction of an intermediary node between the first network node and the second network node based on at least one of the indications of the diagnostic transmission or the forwarded transmission.
