Patent ID: 6167033
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H04L,H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A method of troubleshooting a multiparty network communication system having a first user device adjoining a second user device, said method comprising:(a) constantly sending out a testing signal by said second user device to said first user device at timed intervals;(b) determining whether said second user device can receive a response signal from said first user device within a specified time duration, wherein said second user device constantly sends out a testing signal to said first user device at timed intervals when said second user device receives a response signal;(c) determining whether said first user device is connected with a third user device, said second user device sending a notice that said first user device has logged off said system when first user device is determined to be disconnected, wherein said second user device constantly sends out a testing signal to said first user device at timed intervals;(d) requesting, by said second user device, to be connected with said third user device; and(e) connecting said second user device with said third user device.