Method for displaying a network topology for a task deployment service
US6477572B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0894
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for displaying a network topology begins by presenting a user a set of attributes for network objects in the network. The user the selects a given attribute and an attribute value. A mapper routine of the invention then builds a topology map that includes at least one icon representing network objects that have the user-selected attribute value for the attribute. This “group” icon preferably includes a numeric, textual or graphical representation to indicate the number of objects (or perhaps some given characteristic thereof) represented by the group icon.
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