Methods, systems, and computer program products for performing IP link proving using heartbeat messages
US7907533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/103
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein comprises methods, systems, and computer program products for performing IP link proving using heartbeat messages. The method includes transmitting a plurality of heartbeat messages over an IP communications link. A transmission parameter of the plurality of heartbeat messages is varied and a plurality of heartbeat acknowledgement messages corresponding to at least a subset of the plurality of heartbeat messages is received. A measure of processing capabilities of the IP communications link is determined based on the transmission parameters and the heartbeat acknowledgement messages.
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