Determining sources of network packet loss
US10547500B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technologies are provided for determining sources of network packet loss in a network environment. The sources of packet loss can be determined by sending probe packets between devices in different areas in which the areas are connected via the Internet. From the probe packets, IP path information can be obtained. The IP path information can be annotated in order to identify nodes along forward and return paths between the areas. Packet loss can be assigned to the nodes using the annotated IP path information. Using the packet loss assigned to the nodes, epicenters of packet loss can be identified and corrective action can be taken.
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