TIM has been granted a patent for a method to measure round-trip performance in packet-switched communication networks. The method involves generating test packets, transmitting them through a tunnel in the network, and analyzing transmission and reception parameters to determine performance. GlobalData’s report on TIM gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Round-trip performance measurement method in packet-switched communication network
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12003398B2) outlines a method for conducting round-trip performance measurements in a packet-switched communication network. The method involves generating test packets formatted according to the network protocol, transmitting them within a tunnel set up in the communication network, and extracting them from the tunnel to measure transmission and reception parameters. The test packets are forwarded back to the measurement device based on packet forwarding information, allowing for the calculation of round-trip performance metrics. The process includes steps such as inserting transmission parameters in the test packets, identifying and inserting test packets into the tunnel at specific network nodes, and utilizing forwarding engines and tables for packet forwarding.
Furthermore, the patent describes a system that includes a measurement device, a first node with a packet encapsulator to create the tunnel, and a second node with a packet de-encapsulator to extract test packets. The measurement device is equipped with a test packet generator, a measurement point for parameter generation, and processors to facilitate the round-trip performance measurement process. The system architecture ensures that test packets are efficiently transmitted, extracted, and forwarded back to the measurement device for comprehensive performance evaluation. The network protocol specified in the patent is IP (Internet Protocol), and the tunnel implementation is described as a virtual private network, highlighting the adaptability of the method to modern communication infrastructures.
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