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Method and apparatus for providing an efficient use of telecommunication network resources
Assignee: RPX Corp
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Filing: 1996-07-15
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Granted: 1998-06-02
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Expires: 2016-07-15
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
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:28
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: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A system for providing efficient management of network resources comprising: workstation; a central server; and a network connecting said workstation and said central server; wherein said central server includes, a telecommunication network order management subsystem; a subsystem for inventory management of components for a telecommunication network; and a subsystem for design management of a telecommunication network.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A system for providing efficient management of network resources comprising: workstation; a central server; and a network connecting said workstation and said central server; wherein said central server includes, a telecommunication network order management subsystem; a subsystem for inventory management of components for a telecommunication network; and a subsystem for design management of a telecommunication network.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said central server includes an attribute designed database wherein each subsystem is based on an attribute-based design.
Claim 4
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 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said workstation displays a graphical user interface facilitating access to said subsystems.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said inventory management subsystem comprises means for tracking of the use and availability of telecommunication network components.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said order management subsystem comprises means for tracking orders for telecommunication facilities.
Claim 8
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 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 wherein said design management subsystem comprises means for creating a telecommunication network design.
Claim 10
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 11
Independent Claim
76 words
A system for efficient use of resources of a telecommunication 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 includes, a telecommunications network order management subsystem, a subsystem for inventory management of a telecommunication network, and a subsystem for design management for a telecommunication network.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
76 words
A system for efficient use of resources of a telecommunication 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 includes, a telecommunications network order management subsystem, a subsystem for inventory management of a telecommunication network, and a subsystem for design management for a telecommunication network.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said central server includes an attribute designed database wherein each subsystem is based on an attribute-base design.
Claim 14
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 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said workstation displays a graphical user interface facilitating access to said subsystems.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said inventory management subsystem comprises means for tracking of the use and availability of telecommunication network components.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said order management subsystem comprises means for tracking orders for telecommunication facilities.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 10 wherein said design management subsystem comprises means for creating a telecommunication network design.
Claim 19
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 20
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for efficient use of resources of a telecommunication network comprising: a first plurality of workstations; a first local area network coupling said first plurality of workstations; a central server wherein said central server comprises; an order management subsystem, an inventory management subsystem, and a design management subsystem a wide area network coupling said first local area network to said central server; 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 21
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for efficient use of resources of a telecommunication network comprising: a first plurality of workstations; a first local area network coupling said first plurality of workstations; a central server wherein said central server comprises; an order management subsystem, an inventory management subsystem, and a design management subsystem a wide area network coupling said first local area network to said central server; 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 22
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.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for providing an adaptable system that provides efficient management of network resources the method comprising the steps of: defining a plurality of generic attribute classes; associating network features with specific attribute values based on said defined plurality of generic attribute classes; and integrating the associated specific attribute values with a central server adapted to provide a plurality of management subsystems.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
62 words
A method for providing an adaptable system that provides efficient management of network resources the method comprising the steps of: defining a plurality of generic attribute classes; associating network features with specific attribute values based on said defined plurality of generic attribute classes; and integrating the associated specific attribute values with a central server adapted to provide a plurality of management subsystems.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
54 words
The method of claim 20 wherein said plurality of generic attribute classes are defined by a generic code, wherein said attribute values are determined by a first set of user defined data rules; and wherein the combination of said generic code and said attribute values yields a database suitable to manage a first-type network.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 21 wherein a second set of attribute values are determined by a second set of user defined data rules and wherein the combination of said generic code and said second set of attributable values yields a database suitable to manage a second-type network.
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