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System and method for the automated configuration of network elements in a telecommunications network

US6061332A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1996
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

A system and method for configuring network elements. A routing network enables one or more controllers to connect to any network element within a service provider's network via craft interface ports. The controllers are controlled by the service provider and configure network elements according to data in a service provider database.

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