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Tiered and modular approach to operational support systems

US7882209B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/54
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer system and techniques are disclosed that provide support for the operations of a modern telecommunication services provider. The computer system includes several software modules arranged in layers that are configured to provide services, such as a data access, workflow, and business-management functions. In some preferred embodiments, data cleansing and enterprise-view functionality are provided. An application program interface is also provided that allows a software program to execute software modules contained in the layers to perform specific tasks.

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