EP0820203A2
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Method and apparatus for providing an efficient use of telecommunication network resources
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1997-07-15
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2017-07-15
Abstract
Abstract An attribute design database system provides for inventory management, order process management and design management. The system operates in a telecommunications management network provisioning environment. It provides a physical network management system that includes various telecommunications network management tools. Graphical user interface facilitates the user's navigation of the database system to enable the same person to have access to and the ability to modify information in regards to inventory management, design management and order management for the network.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph O. Bergholm
- 👤 John Michael Davis
- 👤 Shui Yee Lee
- 👤 Behzad Nadji
- 👤 Peter Di-Hsian Ting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/0016; H04Q3/0062; G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/08; G06Q10/087; G06Q10/0877; H04M; H04M3/00; H04M3/22; H04M3/2254; H04M3/42; H04M3/4228; G06Q10/0874; H04M7/00; H04M7/12; H04Q2213/00; H04Q2213/13504; H04Q2213/13525; H04Q2213/13526; H04Q2213/13547
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A system for providing efficient management of
network resources comprising: a central server; and a network connecting said workstation and said
central server; wherein said central server comprises, an order management subsystem; an inventory management subsystem; and a design management subsystem.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said central server
includes an attribute designed database.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein user accessibility to
one of said subsystems is defined by a user group
identification code.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said workstation
displays a graphical user interface facilitating access
to said subsystems.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said inventory
management subsystem comprises means for tracking of the
use and availability of network components.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said order management
subsystem comprises means for tracking orders.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 6 wherein said order management
subsystem further comprises means for scheduling
activities related to completion of orders.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said design
management subsystem comprises means for creating a
network design.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said design
management subsystem further comprises means for
automatically provisioning inventory to satisfy an order
request.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
64 words
A system for efficient use of resources of a
telecommunications network comprising: a first plurality of workstations; a first local area network coupling said first
plurality of workstations; a central server; and a wide area network coupling said first local area
network to said central server; wherein said central server comprises, an order management subsystem, an inventory management subsystem, and a design management subsystem.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said central server
includes an attribute designed database.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 10 wherein user accessibility
to one of said subsystems is defined by a user group
identification code.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said workstation
displays a graphical user interface facilitating access
to said subsystems.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said inventory
management subsystem comprises means for tracking of the
use and availability of network components.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said order
management subsystem comprises means for tracking
orders.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said design
management subsystem comprises means for creating a
network design.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 16 wherein said design
management subsystem further comprises means for
automatically provisioning inventory to satisfy an order
request.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system of claim 10 further comprising a second
plurality of workstations and a second local area
network coupling said second plurality of workstations
wherein said wide area network couples said second local
area network to said central server.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
42 words
The system of claim 18 further comprising a third
plurality of workstations and a third local area network
coupling said third plurality of workstations and
wherein said third local area network further couples
said third plurality of workstations to said central
server.
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