Network model reconciliation using state analysis
US6836798B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0866
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for reconciliation of a network with a network model that includes identifying an audit state for each network resource included in the network model, storing the audit state for each resource, coupling the stored audit state information with information regarding the resource, determining a calculated value reflecting the aggregate audit states of the resources, and running a series of reconciliation processes of increasing intrusiveness until the calculated value meets a defined threshold. The calculated value can be a best-case aggregate accuracy percentage, worst-case aggregate accuracy percentage, or presumed average aggregate accuracy percentage. The audit state can be stored as an additional field in the primary data store for the network model or in a separate data store that is associated with the primary data store. The audit state can be unconfirmed, confirmed, or suspect. The audit state is used to manage the intrusiveness of the reconciliation processes.
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