Methods and apparatus for detection of performance conditions in processing system
First Claim
1. A method of detecting a performance condition in at least one particular processing device of a processing system, wherein the processing system comprises a plurality of processing devices, the method comprising the steps of:
- inputting data to a data structure associated with the particular processing device, over a given time period, the input data representing data associated with the execution of at least one function performed by the particular processing device, and the given time period comprising the time period between consecutive heartbeat signals transmitted by the particular processing device;
removing at least a portion of the input data from the data structure associated with the particular processing device, near the end of the given time period;
comparing the removed input data to an expected function execution level; and
generating an alarm signal, when warranted, based on the comparison of the removed input data to the expected function execution level such that a performance condition in the particular processing device is determinable.
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Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for detection of performance conditions in processing systems. For example, a method of detecting a performance condition in at least one particular processing device of a processing system having a plurality of processing devices includes the following steps. Data is input to a data structure associated with the particular processing device, over a given time period. The input data may be a buffer or a bucket. The input data represents data associated with the execution of at least one function performed by the particular processing device. The given time period includes the time period between consecutive heartbeat signals transmitted by the particular processing device. At least a portion of the input data is removed from the data structure associated with the particular processing device, near the end of the given time period. The removed input data is compared to an expected function execution level. An alarm signal is generated, when warranted, based on the comparison of the removed input data to the expected function execution level such that a performance condition in the particular processing device is determinable.
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1. A method of detecting a performance condition in at least one particular processing device of a processing system, wherein the processing system comprises a plurality of processing devices, the method comprising the steps of:
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inputting data to a data structure associated with the particular processing device, over a given time period, the input data representing data associated with the execution of at least one function performed by the particular processing device, and the given time period comprising the time period between consecutive heartbeat signals transmitted by the particular processing device; removing at least a portion of the input data from the data structure associated with the particular processing device, near the end of the given time period; comparing the removed input data to an expected function execution level; and generating an alarm signal, when warranted, based on the comparison of the removed input data to the expected function execution level such that a performance condition in the particular processing device is determinable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. Apparatus for detecting a performance condition in at least one particular processing device of a processing system, wherein the processing system comprises a plurality of processing devices, the apparatus comprising:
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a memory; and at least one processor coupled to the memory and operative to;
(i) input data to a data structure associated with the particular processing device, over a given time period, the input data representing data associated with the execution of at least one function performed by the particular processing device, and the given time period comprising the time period between consecutive heartbeat signals transmitted by the particular processing device;
(ii) remove at least a portion of the input data from the data structure associated with the particular processing device, near the end of the given time period;
(iii) compare the removed input data to an expected function execution level; and
(iv) generate an alarm signal, when warranted, based on the comparison of the removed input data to the expected function execution level such that a performance condition in the particular processing device is determinable. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A processing system, comprising:
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a plurality of processing devices; wherein a performance condition in at least one particular processing device of the plurality of processing devices is detectable by at least one processor configured to;
(i) input data to a data structure associated with the particular processing device, over a given time period, the input data representing data associated with the execution of at least one function performed by the particular processing device, and the given time period comprising the time period between consecutive heartbeat signals transmitted by the particular processing device;
(ii) remove at least a portion of the input data from the data structure associated with the particular processing device, near the end of the given time period;
(iii) compare the removed input data to an expected function execution level; and
(iv) generate an alarm signal, when warranted, based on the comparison of the removed input data to the expected function execution level such that a performance condition in the particular processing device is determinable.
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