Method and system for defining equipment in a telecommunication network down to the rackface level
US5991759A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99945
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided for defining equipment, in terms of components, such as modules, shelves and racks, down to the rackface level to be used for recording data related to the configuration of equipment within field sites. Once components are defined and stored in a database, they are configured by specifying interrelationships between components. Accordingly, shelves are configured by populating them with modules. Likewise, racks are configured by populating them with configured shelves. Graphical tools can be used to assist the user in configuring components. Data related to components, and configured equipment are stored in a central database.
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