SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING FAULTS IN A NETWORK
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1. A method for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, comprising:
- associating events in the network with one of the plurality of network devices;
providing a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of each of the plurality of network devices and indicating which of the plurality of network devices are associated with at least one event; and
managing the network using the geographical map.
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Abstract
A system (130) improves network management. The system (130) associates an event in the network with a network device and provides a geographical map (710). The geographical map (710) displays locations of network devices and indicates which network devices are associated with at least one event.
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28 Claims
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1. A method for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, comprising:
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associating events in the network with one of the plurality of network devices;
providing a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of each of the plurality of network devices and indicating which of the plurality of network devices are associated with at least one event; and
managing the network using the geographical map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A device for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, comprising:
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a memory configured to store instructions; and
a processor configured to execute the instructions to associate an event in the network with a network device and provide a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of network devices and indicating which network devices are associated with at least one event. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling at least one processor to perform a method for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, the method comprising:
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associating events in the network with one of the plurality of network devices;
providing a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of each of the plurality of network devices and indicating which of the plurality of network devices are associated with at least one event; and
managing the network using the geographical map. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A device for managing a network having a plurality of network elements, comprising:
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a memory configured to store instructions; and
a processor configured to execute the instructions to associate each network element with one of a plurality of logical planes and provide a network map, the network map displaying relationships between the plurality of logical planes and those network elements associated with the plurality of logical planes. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for managing a network having a plurality of network elements, comprising:
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associating each of the plurality of network elements with one of a plurality of logical planes;
providing a network map, the network map displaying relationships between the plurality of logical planes and those network elements associated with the plurality of logical planes; and
managing the network using the network map. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling at least one processor to perform a method for managing a network having a plurality of network elements, the method comprising:
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associating each of the plurality of network elements with one of a plurality of logical planes;
providing a network map, the network map displaying relationships between the plurality of logical planes and those network elements associated with the plurality of logical planes; and
managing the network using the network map.
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24. A system for managing a network having a plurality of network elements, comprising:
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a user device configured to provide a user with a list of network management options, the options including a network element diagnostic option, a network summary option, a geographical network management option, a three-dimensional network management option, transmit, in response to a selection of an option by the user, a request for current network information, provide the user with current network information according to the selected option; and
a server configured to receive the request for current network information and transmit current network information to the user device. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28)
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