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Communication network performance monitoring and power backup

US11252836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2018
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0806
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A power backup method for use in a communication network monitoring device and a communication network monitoring device are provided. The method includes detecting an external power failure to a communication network monitoring device; switching to a backup power source internal to the communication network monitoring device upon detecting the external power failure: and while powered by the backup power source: generating an issue report recording the detected external power failure; communicating the issue report; shutting down operation of the communication network monitoring device after communicating the issue report.

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