Network planning tool
US7103003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/32
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A communications packet network is planned by the use of a planning tool. The tool comprises an input for inputting requirements of the network; and an input for determining factors which effect the passage of packet based data through the network. A modelling module determines the performance of the network based on the requirements and factors. The performance of model is compared with that of an objective comparison model. A feedback mechanism iteratively adjusts the input factors to improve the performance and maintain the network requirements. When the desired performance level is achieved, a plan of the network is output from the planning tool.
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