Systems and methods for network inventory management utilizing mobile technology
US8584942B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0856
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for streamlining a network management system (NMS) includes scanning, via a mobile device, a code on a hardware or software component; and determining, via the mobile device, whether the hardware or software component is a network component (NC), based on the scanned code. The hardware or software component may be a call manager, server, client device, interface card, repeater, hub, bridge, switch, router, or firewall, for example.
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