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Problem determination method for local area network systems

US5539877A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1994
Grant dateJul 23, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A limited multi-fault system and method manages error recovery in a local area network system. The system includes a data structure which store related error events, diagnostic problems and causes. In addition, a method of managing error events in real time and identifying causes and recommending actions is provided. A knowledge base is used to determine the causes and recommended actions for the problem.

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