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Multi-node communication system and method of requesting, reporting and collecting destination-node-based measurements and route-based measurements

  • US 20060230238A1
  • Filed: 03/08/2006
  • Published: 10/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of collecting and reporting measurement results in a communication system including a source node, at least one intermediate node and a final destination node, the method comprising:

  • (a) the source node sending a measurement request message to the at least one intermediate node;

    (b) in response to receiving the measurement request message, the at least one intermediate node forwarding the measurement request message to a next-hop node;

    (c) the at least one intermediate node conducting measurements;

    (d) the at least one intermediate node sending a measurement report message back to the source node; and

    (e) if the next-hop node is the final destination node which receives the measurement request message, the final destination node conducting measurements and sending a measurement report message to the source node.

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