17973432. LOGICAL LINK REDUNDANT PATHS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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LOGICAL LINK REDUNDANT PATHS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Michael Lacher of Redmond WA (US)
LOGICAL LINK REDUNDANT PATHS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17973432 titled 'LOGICAL LINK REDUNDANT PATHS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a method for establishing two logical link paths between two endpoints in a communication network, with data packets being communicated on the second path in response to a performance degradation on the first path.
- Identification of two logical link paths between two endpoints
- Establishment of a communications session between the endpoints
- Communication of data packets on the first logical link path
- Determination of a metric indicating time of receipt of packets on the first path
- Detection of network condition indicative of performance degradation on the first path
- Communication of data packets on the second logical link path in response to the degradation
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Telecommunications networks
- Data centers
- Cloud computing environments
Problems Solved
This technology helps address:
- Performance degradation in communication networks
- Efficient data packet routing
- Network reliability and redundancy
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved network performance
- Enhanced reliability and fault tolerance
- Optimal data packet routing
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in:
- Network equipment manufacturing
- Telecommunications service providers
- Data center management companies
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Load balancing algorithms in network routing
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology handle packet loss on the first logical link path?
This technology does not address how packet loss is managed or mitigated in the event of a performance degradation on the first logical link path.
What is the impact of network congestion on the performance of the second logical link path?
The patent application abstract does not provide information on how network congestion may affect the performance of the second logical link path and the communication of data packets on that path.
Original Abstract Submitted
A first logical link path and a second logical link path between two endpoints are identified. The first logical link path and the second logical link path comprise an OSI layer 5 link path from source to destination including intermediate network devices. The first logical link path and the second logical link paths include at least a different intermediate network device. A communications session is established between the two endpoints. Data packets for the communications session are communicated using the first logical link path. A metric indicative of a time of receipt of packets on the first logical link path is determined. Based on the metric, presence of a network condition at the communications network that is indicative of a performance degradation of the first logical link path is determined. In response, data packets for the communications session are communicated on the second logical link path.
