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Spatial monitoring-correlation mechanism and method for locating an origin of a problem with an IPTV network

US7921326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2008
Grant dateApr 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A spatial monitoring-correlation mechanism and a method are described herein for determining an origin of a problem within an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network by using topology information about the IPTV network and at least one error notification (e.g., packet loss notification-retransmission request) that is generated by at least one component (e.g., set-top box) within the IPTV network.

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