Linking order entry process to realtime network inventories and capacities
US7464164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99931
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining spare capacity for a video and data network from a network element database is provided. The method includes receiving a request for spare capacity in the video and data network. The request may include a service area identifier, which may be a telephone number of a customer. Using the service area identifier, equipment is then identified and checked for spare capacity. The network element database is checked to determine if the identified equipment has spare data and video capacity and if the equipment has spare data and video capacity, spare video and data capacity is calculated for the identified equipment.
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