Ciena‘s patent describes a system for detecting shortfalls in subscription agreements between publishers and subscribers in a network. The method involves analyzing telemetry data from subscription events, comparing it to the agreement, and triggering alarms and recovery processes if a shortfall is identified. GlobalData’s report on Ciena gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Detecting subscription shortfalls in network environments
The patent US12074807B2 describes a system designed to monitor and manage subscription agreements between publishers and subscribers within a distributed network. The system comprises a processing device and a memory device that stores a computer program. This program enables the processing device to analyze telemetry data related to subscription events, comparing measurable aspects such as time intervals between publishing events against the terms of the subscription agreement. If a shortfall is detected—indicating that the subscription terms are not being met—the system raises an alarm and initiates recovery processes. These processes may include discontinuing lower-priority subscriptions or modifying the subscription agreement to address the identified shortfall.
Further claims detail the system's capabilities, including the ability to gather performance monitoring data and CPU usage characteristics from network elements. The telemetry data can be structured using a data modeling language and is utilized for various network management tasks, such as automation and troubleshooting. The system can also adapt to changes in the distributed environment, such as the addition of new publishers or subscribers, which may impact the subscription agreement. Recovery processes may involve adjusting the terms of the agreement or preventing new subscriptions until the shortfall is resolved. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive approach to ensuring compliance with subscription agreements in a dynamic network environment.
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