Automated module tracking system for communications networks
US7523192B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/55
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for tracking modules in a network includes a service history recording arrangement associated with a module. The arrangement is configured to store data relating to the module. The system further includes a data storage arrangement configured to store data relating to the module. The system also includes a network monitoring arrangement configured to read information from or write information to the service history recording arrangement and to read information from or write information to the data storage arrangement. The system also includes a processor configured to receive and process data from the data storage arrangement and thereby produce analyzed network information. The service history recording arrangement may be integral to the module. The service history recording arrangement may include nonvolatile memory. Modules that include a service history recording arrangement are also provided. Associated methods are also provided.
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