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Network capacity management system and method

US8659996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2004
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0896
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network capacity management system and method are disclosed. In one form, a capacity management system for use with an optical network includes a network capacity management engine operable to actively access a network element. The system further includes a network-based application interface associated with the network capacity management engine. The application may facilitate providing information associated with a network element to a user in near real-time.

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