Jason A Rich

US Patent:

20040162898, Aug 19, 2004

Filed:

Feb 10, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/776496

Inventors:

Jason Rich - Aurora CO, US

International Classification:

G06F015/173

US Classification:

709/224000

Abstract:

A dedicated networked device monitoring system that enables a user to create, download and store customized tests to a dedicated networked device monitor connected to networked devices. The dedicated networked device monitor may perform repeated tests on the devices, determine if the devices are functioning correctly, and dispatch alerts and control commands if the devices are not functioning correctly. The dedicated monitor performs certain monitor and control functions without delay from computer or network throughput problems. The monitoring system includes the ability to customize and store to a library, network device specific tests that may be reused and applied to different devices through an administrative tool. Further, a control room interface allows the dynamic and graphic representation of many different status items of the networked devices to be created and displayed. The control room allows various commands to be executed to monitor and maintain the networked devices.