Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Thompson, Marc D. (Department: 2153)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
C370S357000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07003559
ABSTRACT:
A preferred system includes a processor, a discovery mechanism and a layout mechanism. The discovery mechanism is configured to generate and store topology data specifying connectors and segments of a communication network. The layout mechanism, which interfaces with the discovery mechanism, is configured to receive topology data from the discovery mechanism and drive a display based upon the topology data. Additionally, the discovery mechanism is configured to determine a path between a start node and an end node based upon the topology data. For instance, such a path(s) may be based upon information corresponding to a type of path of interest and/or information corresponding to a type of connector of interest. Methods and computer readable media also are provided.
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Nataraian Srikanth
Smith Darren D.
Reilly Sean
Thompson Marc D.
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