Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Patent
1996-04-15
1998-04-07
Bowler, Alyssa H.
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
370254, 3952005, 39520053, 39518501, G06F 1300
Patent
active
057373191
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for dynamically determining the physical connection topology between diverse network elements (DNEs) within a communication network. Each DNE is audited on a periodic basis to determine the arrangement, configuration, cross-connection, and alarm status of each communication port within each DNE in the communications network. A topology database is maintained with such baseline information. Each DNE is configured with at least one mismatched port. Mismatched ports are cross-connected with communication ports within DNEs so that signal mismatch alarms are generated by communication ports coupled with the mismatched ports in other DNEs. Signal mismatch alarms are collected and processed so that connectivity status may be derived based on the baseline data, expected alarms, and the receipt of such alarms or lack thereof. A topology database is continuously updated to reflect such derived information.
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Croslin William D.
Sees Mark W.
Voyles Perry
Bowler Alyssa H.
Davis Walter D.
MCI Corporation
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