Network path identification
US8614954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13399
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is implemented in a network that comprises a plurality of ports and an indicator associated with each port. The method comprises forming a frame. The frame passes through the network. The frame causes indicators of multiple ports to illuminate to provide an indication of a path through the network Each of the ports remain illuminated for at least a period of time after the frame passes through each such port to enable a person to concurrently visualize all of the ports comprising the path.
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