Method and apparatus for performance monitoring in a communications network
US8009582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for determining a packet drop indicator, for use in a communication system is described. The method comprises the following steps: A. determining the number of packets sent at a sending side within a first time period; B. determining the number of packets received at a receiving side within a second time period; and C. calculating a packet drop indicator on the basis of said number of sent packets and said number of received packets.
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