Method and apparatus for optical network maintenance tool

Details Method and apparatus for optical network maintenance tool Method and apparatus for optical network maintenance tool

2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Geckil, Mehmet B. (Department: 2142)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

C370S254000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06925494

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention provide a tool for maintaining and analyzing portions of an optical network. In some embodiments, a tool is provided that provides a map of sections of an optical network. Additionally, details on the performance and operations of the network elements forming a section of an optical network may also be provided. Embodiments of the invention may collect and use performance and operation statistics which were collected by network elements for other purposes. An algorithm collates the collected data to generate a map of optical links of an optical network. Through use of the map, data structures providing detailed information about the network can be populated. Embodiments of the invention provide a maintenance and analysis tool which may enable optical network administrators to save time, effort and costs and provide increased customer satisfaction.

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