Method and device for monitoring the performance of a network
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1. A method for monitoring the operation of an electronic network, said network comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device, said method comprising:
- performing a first measurement of a parameter of said network on a first data path between said first electronic device and said second electronic device;
performing a second measurement of said parameter of said network on said first data path between said first electronic device and said second electronic device;
comparing said first measurement to said second measurement; and
providing an indication in response to the comparison of said first measurement to said second measurement.
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Abstract
An electronic network is monitored for abrupt or unexpected changes in operating parameters. Monitoring may include performing a first measurement of a parameter of the network on a first data path between a first electronic device and a second electronic device. A second measurement of the parameter may then be performed. An indication is provided if the difference of values of the first measurement and the second measurement exceeds a preselected value.
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26 Claims
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1. A method for monitoring the operation of an electronic network, said network comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device, said method comprising:
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performing a first measurement of a parameter of said network on a first data path between said first electronic device and said second electronic device;
performing a second measurement of said parameter of said network on said first data path between said first electronic device and said second electronic device;
comparing said first measurement to said second measurement; and
providing an indication in response to the comparison of said first measurement to said second measurement. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A monitoring device for monitoring an electronic network, said electronic network comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device, said monitoring device comprising:
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a computer operatively connected to said network; and
a computer-readable medium operatively associated with said computer, said computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling said computer and said monitoring device by;
performing at least two measurements of a parameter of said network on a first data path between said first electronic device and said second electronic device; and
providing an indication in response to a comparison of said at least two measurements of said parameter. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for monitoring the operation of an electronic network, said network comprising a first electronic device and a second electronic device, said method comprising:
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measure a first response time of data transfers between said first electronic device and said second electronic device;
measuring a second response time of data transfers between said first electronic device and said second electronic device;
comparing said first response time to said second response time; and
providing an indication if said second response time exceeds said first response time by a time greater than a preselected time
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26. A monitoring device for monitoring an electronic network, said network comprising a first electronic device, a second electronic device, and at least one data path extending therebetween, said monitoring device comprising:
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means for repeatedly measuring a parameter of said network between said first electronic device and said second electronic device and generating measurement data indicative of said measuring;
means for receiving and comparing said measurement data to a preselected value; and
means for providing a notification in response to the comparison.
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