Cisco Systems has been granted a patent for a method that identifies and analyzes timeseries motifs in network performance metrics to determine root causes. The device retrieves telemetry data and provides indications for display on a user interface. GlobalData’s report on Cisco Systems gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Cisco Systems, Satellite internet access was a key innovation area identified from patents. Cisco Systems's grant share as of May 2024 was 49%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Network performance monitoring and root cause analysis
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12015518B2) outlines a method for identifying and analyzing timeseries motifs in performance metrics across network paths. The method involves detecting these motifs, retrieving device-level telemetry data from networking devices along the paths, determining the root cause of the motif by correlating it with the telemetry data, and presenting this information through a user interface. The performance metrics considered include packet loss, jitter, delay, and throughput, with the networking devices typically being routers. The root cause determination can involve receiving metadata tags from users and correlating motifs with specific network segments.
The patent also describes an apparatus and a computer-readable medium storing program instructions to execute the method. The apparatus includes network interfaces, a processor, and memory to identify timeseries motifs, retrieve telemetry data, determine root causes, and display information to users. Similar to the method, the apparatus considers performance metrics like packet loss and jitter, involves routers as networking devices, and utilizes user-provided metadata tags for root cause analysis. The computer-readable medium stores instructions for devices to carry out the process of identifying motifs, retrieving telemetry data, determining root causes, and displaying relevant information. This patent showcases a systematic approach to analyzing network performance issues through timeseries motifs and device-level telemetry data, offering a structured method for identifying and addressing root causes in network performance metrics.
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