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System and method for communicating network performance information over a packet network

US8199653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2007
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/087
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for communicating network performance information of a node segment of a packet network may include generating network performance information indicative of transmission characteristics of a node segment on a packet network. The network performance information may be included in a data packet and communicated using in-band signaling to a network communications device.

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