Patent Application: Identifying Slow Nodes in Distributed Applications

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Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260089065A1) detailing a method and system for identifying slow nodes in distributed applications. The application describes monitoring traffic and analyzing idle periods to identify performance issues.

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This document is a published patent application from the USPTO (US20260089065A1) concerning a novel method for identifying slow nodes within distributed applications. The proposed system involves monitoring network traffic, measuring idle periods, and generating histograms to pinpoint underperforming nodes. This technology aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of distributed systems by proactively identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks.

While this is a patent application and not a regulatory rule, it signals potential future technological advancements in network performance monitoring. Companies developing or utilizing distributed applications, particularly in the technology sector, may find this relevant for understanding emerging solutions in network management and optimization. There are no immediate compliance obligations or deadlines associated with this publication.

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IDENTIFYING SLOW NODES IN DISTRIBUTED APPLICATIONS

Application US20260089065A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026

Inventors

Gregg Bernard Lesartre, Aaron J. Hoelscher, Duncan Roweth

Abstract

One aspect of the instant disclosure provides a method and system for identifying slow nodes among a plurality of nodes executing a distributed application. During operation, in response to receiving a trigger signal at a node, the system may monitor traffic to or from the node by measuring durations of one or more non-paused idle periods. In response to determining that a duration of a non-paused idle period falls within a predetermined idle-period duration range, the system may increment a corresponding counter. The system may generate a histogram for the node based on counter values corresponding to a plurality of idle-period duration ranges and identify one or more slow nodes based on histograms associated with the plurality of nodes.