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Network problem indication

  • US 6,691,256 B1
  • Filed: 03/17/2000
  • Issued: 02/10/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/10/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network supervising apparatus comprising:

  • a computer capable of running a plurality of programs, said computer including, arithmetic apparatus (i) applying, whilst said computer is running a network supervising program, an algorithm to information relating to the devices of a network to provide a stress value; and

    (ii) comparing the stress value with a predetermined limit, a processing unit retrieving graphic symbol related signals from a signal store and providing the graphic symbol on the visual display apparatus when the stress value reaches the predetermined limit, said processing unit being operable to provide said graphic symbol on the visual display apparatus when said computer is running an unrelated program, and a selector selecting the graphic symbol and causing the visual image displayed on said visual display apparatus to change to provide an image indicating where the stress value has reached the predetermined limit.

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