Real-time ring bandwidth utilization calculator, calculating bandwidth utilization based on occurrences of first and second predetermined bit patterns
US5479613A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0882
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adapter which attaches Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) to a LAN includes a latch whose state is changed by conditions, such as a free token or a frame, on the LAN. The output of the latch is used to calculate the bandwidth utilization of the LAN.
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