Determining and using value of traffic relying on a given component of a communications network
US7400583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0882
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for monitoring a communications network generates a total value figure, using a store of value information. The system can identify which of the monitored flows of traffic rely on a given one or more of the components of the network, and generate a total value of all the identified flows. This type of value information can be easier for network operators to interpret because the information is more direct, and more explicit. Also, many specific rules/warnings about reconfigurations need not be provided. Values can be sent to remote field workers, or used for network configuration, network planning, and financial reporting.
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