Methods, apparatuses and systems facilitating determination of network path metrics
US7773533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatuses and systems relating to the control and application of policies for routing data over a computer network, such as the Internet. Some implementations of the invention facilitate the configuration, deployment and/or maintenance of network routing policies. Some implementations of the invention are particularly useful for controlling the routing of data among autonomous systems or organizations. Certain implementations allow for dynamic modification of routing policy based on such factors as current Internet performance, load sharing, user-defined parameters, and time of day. In one embodiment, the present invention provides methods, apparatuses and systems implementing enhanced network path testing methodologies that enhance the efficiency of processes associated with testing of a network path, while reducing the perceived intrusiveness of test packets associated with such metrics tests.
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