Methods, Systems, and Computer-Readable Media for Ranging a Device in a Point-to-Multipoint Network
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1. A method for ranging a device in a point-to-multipoint network, comprising:
- receiving a device identifier representing a drop in the point-to-multipoint network where the device is installed;
associating the device identifier with the device; and
transmitting the device identifier and a unique identifier associated with the device over the point-to-multipoint network to a central unit for ranging the device in the point-to-multipoint network.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and computer-readable media provide for ranging a device in a point-to-multipoint network. According to embodiments, a method for ranging a device in a point-to-multipoint network is provided. According to the method, a device identifier representing a drop in the point-to-multipoint network where the device is installed is received. The device identifier is associated with the device. The device identifier and a unique identifier associated with the device are transmitted over the point-to-multipoint network to a central unit for ranging the device in the point-to-multipoint network.
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1. A method for ranging a device in a point-to-multipoint network, comprising:
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receiving a device identifier representing a drop in the point-to-multipoint network where the device is installed; associating the device identifier with the device; and transmitting the device identifier and a unique identifier associated with the device over the point-to-multipoint network to a central unit for ranging the device in the point-to-multipoint network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for ranging a device in a point-to-multipoint network, comprising:
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a memory for storing a program containing code for ranging the device in the point-to-multipoint network, comprising; a processor functionally coupled to the memory, the processor being responsive to computer-executable instructions contained in the program and operative to; receive a device identifier representing a drop in the point-to-multipoint network where the device is installed; associate the device identifier with the device; and transmit the device identifier and a unique identifier associated with the device over the point-to-multipoint network to a central unit for ranging the device in the point-to-multipoint network. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer-readable medium having instructions stored thereon for execution by a processor to perform a method for ranging a device in a point-to-multipoint network, the method comprising:
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receiving a device identifier representing a drop in the point-to-multipoint network where the device is installed; associating the device identifier with the device; and transmitting the device identifier and a unique identifier associated with the device over the point-to-multipoint network to a central unit for ranging the device in the point-to-multipoint network. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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