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Apparatus and method for testing and fault isolation in a communication network

US8472327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2010
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2203/055
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for performing automated testing and trouble isolation of a communications link in an access network is described. Communications link testing may occur without taking the communications link out of service for the duration of the test.

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