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Method and apparatus to estimate the sender's congestion window throughout the life of a TCP flow (socket connection)

US8724475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2011
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/27
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Network monitoring method and apparatus estimates the congestion window throughout the life of a TCP flow (socket connection), providing information useful for network performance analysis and troubleshooting.

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