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Systems and methods for network inventory management utilizing mobile technology

US8584942B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2012
Grant dateNov 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 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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