US6229540B1
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Auditing networks
Assignee: Visionael Corp
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Filing: 1998-10-13
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Granted: 2001-05-08
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Expires: 2018-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A method for designing networks including auditing a network to discover a present network configuration, creating a network design sheet from the discovered network configuration, placing device icons representing intelligent device objects on the network design sheet, selecting a media type representing an intelligent media object, and connecting the media type to a first one of the device icons. The method further includes validating the connection to the first one of the device icons.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel L. Tonelli
- 👤 Kevin M. Maloney
- 👤 Kevin W. Cronin
- 👤 Martin H. Katz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L41/00; H04L41/14; H04L41/145; H04L41/12; H04L41/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for updating a network design of a network, comprising: auditing the network to discover a configuration of the network; generating a network design sheet from the discovered configuration; placing device icons representing intelligent device objects on the network design sheet; selecting a media type representing an intelligent media object; connecting the media type to a first one of the device icons; and validating the connection to the first one of the device icons.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
A method for updating a network design of a network, comprising: auditing the network to discover a configuration of the network; generating a network design sheet from the discovered configuration; placing device icons representing intelligent device objects on the network design sheet; selecting a media type representing an intelligent media object; connecting the media type to a first one of the device icons; and validating the connection to the first one of the device icons.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: preventing the connection from being made if the validation indicates an invalid connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: prompting a user to take additional actions before completing the connection if the validation indicates that the connection is invalid but can be made valid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 3 , wherein the additional actions include: configuring the first one of the device icons to include an adapter card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 3 , wherein the additional actions include: adding an additional device icon to the network.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: connecting the media type to second one of the device icons; and validating the connection to the second one of the device icons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 6 , further comprising: validating the media connection between the first and second ones of the device icons.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 6 , further comprising: preventing the connection to the second one of the device icons from being made if the validation indicates an invalid connection.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising: prompting a user to take additional actions before completing the connection to a second one of the device icons if the validation indicates that the connection is invalid but can be made valid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein the additional actions include: configuring the second one of the device icons to include an adapter card.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 9 , wherein the additional actions include: adding an additional device icon to the network.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for servicing a network, comprising: creating a network design, including placing device icons representing intelligent device objects on the network design sheet, selecting a media type representing an intelligent media object, connecting the media type to each of a selected plurality of the device icons, and validating the connections of each of the selected plurality of device icons; implementing the network design by connecting a plurality of intelligent device objects represented by the selected plurality of device icons to the intelligent media object represented by the selected media type, thereby creating a network; auditing the network, including communicating with at least one of the intelligent device objects, to discover a configuration of the network; and comparing the discovered configuration to the network design.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
125 words
A method for servicing a network, comprising: creating a network design, including placing device icons representing intelligent device objects on the network design sheet, selecting a media type representing an intelligent media object, connecting the media type to each of a selected plurality of the device icons, and validating the connections of each of the selected plurality of device icons; implementing the network design by connecting a plurality of intelligent device objects represented by the selected plurality of device icons to the intelligent media object represented by the selected media type, thereby creating a network; auditing the network, including communicating with at least one of the intelligent device objects, to discover a configuration of the network; and comparing the discovered configuration to the network design.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-05-07 | 2004-11-06 | 2005-05-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-05-07 | 2008-11-06 | 2009-05-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-05-07 | 2012-11-06 | 2013-05-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |