Network fault isolation
CA 2375429 A1 · Owner: Rosen, Joseph S. · Inventors: Schmidt, Peter H.; Wolf, Jonathan; Mellor, Arthur
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Techniques are provided for improved fault isolation and fault reduction. A system for use with a data network includes multiple diagnostic units each adapted to communicate with the network including to a network user. A central controller is operatively connected to the diagnostic units the controller , being adapted to communicate with and coordinate operations of the diagnostic units, to instruct the diagnostic units to perform tests adapted to help isolate a network fault, and to analyze test results received from a diagnostic unit to attempt to determine the network fault. Various methods for improving fault isolation and fault reduction are also provided.
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- Filed May 24, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended May 24, 2020.
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