A User interface for computer network management
First Claim
1. A method of managing at least part of a computer network, the method comprising:
- generating an action signal from a wireless device, the action signal corresponding to a desired network management action to be performed in connection with the computer network;
sending the action signal to the computer network and processing the action signal; and
performing the desired network management action on the computer network.
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Abstract
A user interface is for controlling a computer network. The user interface comprises a device menu, a device selection identifier, function menus, a function selection identifier, and a results screen. The device menu identifies at least some of the devices that comprise the computer network. The device selection identifier provides for selecting one of the devices. The function menus correspond to the devices and identify at least some functions that can be performed in connection with the devices. The function selection identifier corresponds to the function menus that allow an entity to select one of the functions. The user may select one of the devices, and may select one of the functions corresponding to the device that is selected. The results screen displays a result corresponding to a selected function. The user interface can be used in connection with wireless devices or an existing network management systems.
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21 Claims
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1. A method of managing at least part of a computer network, the method comprising:
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generating an action signal from a wireless device, the action signal corresponding to a desired network management action to be performed in connection with the computer network;
sending the action signal to the computer network and processing the action signal; and
performing the desired network management action on the computer network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A wireless device adapted to assist in remotely managing a computer network, the computer network comprising a server, software, and hardware, the wireless device comprising:
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a screen for displaying information;
controls for operating the wireless device;
software for causing menus to be displayed on the screen, the menus corresponding to actions pertaining to managing the computer network, wherein the controls can be activated to select a desired network management action; and
a transmitter for transmitting an action signal corresponding to the desired network management action. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A user interface for controlling a computer network, comprising:
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a device menu that identifies at least some of the devices that comprise the computer network;
a device selection identifier that allows for selecting one of the devices;
function menus corresponding to the devices, the menus identifying at least some functions that can be performed in connection with the devices;
a function selection identifier corresponding to the function menus that allows for selecting one of the functions, and wherein on entity is able to select one of the devices comprising the computer network and select one of the functions corresponding to the device that is selected; and
a result screen that displays a result corresponding to the function that is selected. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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