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Method and apparatus for determining and resolving missing topology features of a network for improved topology accuracy

  • US 20040193705A1
  • Filed: 09/17/2001
  • Published: 09/30/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for resolving anomalies within a network topology map, the method comprising:

  • identifying a conflicting link within a received topology map, the conflicting link comprising a source and one or more conflicting destinations;

    resolving the conflicting link through the use of one or more virtual devices within the topology map; and

    replacing the conflicting link with a link to a virtual device based upon the resolution of the conflicting link.

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