Transmitting test traffic on a communication link
US10771372B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/062
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for transmitting test traffic on a communication link are disclosed. A computer system includes at least two nodes, interconnected by a particular communication link. A test engine associated with one of the two nodes identifies a level of data traffic being transmitted on the particular communication link. Based on the level of data traffic, the test engine selects a level of test traffic to be transmitted on the particular communication link. The node associated with the test engine transmits the selected level of test traffic on the particular communication link. The test traffic is transmitted concurrently with the data traffic on the particular communication link. The node receiving the test feedback transmits test feedback. Based on the test feedback, the test engine generates test results for the particular communication link. The test engine determines and/or executes a corrective action based on the test results.
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