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System and method for monitoring network elements organized in data communication channel groups with craft interface ports

US5845062A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1996
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0853
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for retrieving network element data. A routing network enables one or more collectors to connect to any network element within a service provider's network via craft interface ports. The collectors are controlled by the service provider and store the retrieved network element data in a service provider database.

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