Adjusting connection validating control signals in response to changes in network traffic
US9667556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/103
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments provide a method for reducing the transmission of connection validating control signals when they are not needed. Network entities transmit connection validating control signals over network connections at regular intervals to validate that the network connections and the network entities remain functional. The method monitors data traffic fluctuations on the network connections to determine when connection validating control signals may not be needed. The method reduces unnecessary connection validating control signals in order to optimize the usage of network resources.
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