Embedded performance forecasting of network devices
First Claim
1. A method for managing forecasted events of at least one device in a network, the method comprising the steps of:
- embedding in each device a forecast engine, wherein each forecast engine collects device specific performance data and analyzes the device specific performance data;
determining at each device, a forecast of an event for the device based on the analysis of device specific performance data;
communicating the forecast of the event of each device to a central event manager;
analyzing the event forecast of each device; and
responsive to analyzing the events forecast of each device, modifying the network providing proactive device intervention.
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Abstract
A forecast engine is embedded in a networked device or in network component wherein the embedded forecast engine receives collected data concerning the device and applies forecasting techniques and methodologies to generate event forecasts particular to that device. The event forecasts are generated using device specific parameters and device specific time series to ascertain an event forecast that is representative of event pertinent to that device. Once generated, the event forecast is communicated to a central event manager which analyzes the forecast of each of the devices individually and as a member of the network so as to determine appropriate action to ensure and/or enhance network performance.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for managing forecasted events of at least one device in a network, the method comprising the steps of:
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embedding in each device a forecast engine, wherein each forecast engine collects device specific performance data and analyzes the device specific performance data;
determining at each device, a forecast of an event for the device based on the analysis of device specific performance data;
communicating the forecast of the event of each device to a central event manager;
analyzing the event forecast of each device; and
responsive to analyzing the events forecast of each device, modifying the network providing proactive device intervention. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. At least one computer-readable medium containing a computer program product for managing forecasted events of at least one device in a network, the computer program product comprising:
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program code for embedding in each device a statistically-based forecast engine, wherein each forecast engine collects device specific performance data and analyzes the device specific performance data;
program code for determining at each device, a forecast of an event of the device based on the analysis of the device specific performance data;
program code for communicating the forecast of the event of each device to a central event manager;
program code for analyzing the event forecast of each device at the central event manager; and
responsive to analyzing the event forecast of each device, program for proactively modifying the network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer system for managing forecasted events in a network, the computer system comprising:
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a software portion executable on a computer processor configured to embed in each of a plurality of devices in the network a statistically-based forecast engine, wherein each forecast engine collects device specific performance data and analyzes the device specific performance data;
a software portion configured to determine at each device, a forecast of an event of the device based on the analysis of the device specific performance data;
a software portion configured to communicate the forecast of the event of each device to a central event manager wherein the central event manager is a server in communication with the network;
a software portion configured to analyze the forecasted events of each device; and
responsive to analyzing the forecasted events of each device, a software portion configured to modify the network. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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