Patent ID: 6502131
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A graphical user interface for monitoring and managing a flow of information, said graphical user interface, comprising:said graphical user interface executing on a computer coupled between a local network and a remote network, said flow of information passing through said computer, said graphical user interface having a first module for monitoring and measuring said flow of information, and wherein said flow of information is classified into a traffic classification; a second module for implementing traffic control and managing bandwidth of said flow of information; a third module, coupled to said first and second module, for implementing policy in said first and second modules, wherein said policy defines specific limitations or parameters for said flow of information and said bandwidth of said flow of information; a display comprising at least a first portion and a second portion, said first portion comprising a graphical representation of said flow of information, said second portion comprising text describing aspects of said flow of information; a first dialog box for modifying presentation of traffic flow measurements and modifying said policy in response to said measurements; and whereupon said display also outputs a network location from one of a plurality of selected locations for said flow of information.