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Arrangements and methods for minimizing delay in high-speed taps

  • US 9,749,261 B2
  • Filed: 07/17/2013
  • Issued: 08/29/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A monitoring device for enabling monitoring of data traversing between a first network device and a second network device through a network, comprising:

  • a primary data path that routes said data for monitoring;

    a secondary data path that routes said data in a manner that bypasses said monitoring;

    a sensor for monitoring power level supplied to said monitoring device;

    a relay for switching from said primary data path to said secondary data path if said power level falls below a predefined level;

    a set of analog switches controlled by a state machine of said monitoring device for establishing a temporary data path to ensure at least a portion of said data continues to traverse between said first network device and said second network device while said relay attempts to perform said switching.

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