A method of monitoring logical connections in a computer network is described. All packets exchanged via the network are intercepted and analyzed. Upon receipt of a packet, a connection management engine determines whether packet is part of an existing logical connection. If it is not, a new record is...http://www.google.se/patents/US5862335?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5862335 - Method and apparatus for monitoring file transfers and logical connections in a computer network
