Real-time ring bandwidth utilization calculator by sampling over a selected interval latch's states set by predetermined bit pattern on the transmission medium
US5684960A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
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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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