Method and apparatus for managing battery log information and method of generating revenue through sales thereof
First Claim
22. An apparatus for monitoring a battery backup unit, comprising:
- memory at a network node other than a network node configured to receive backup power from the battery backup unit configured to store baseline information about the battery backup unit; and
an update module to update the baseline information in the memory at the network node at which it is stored with state or event information relating to the battery backup unit.
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Abstract
Example embodiments of the present invention provide management and reporting tools for service providers to manage batteries within battery backup units (BBUs) deployed their networks. Service providers may generate battery reports periodically, on-demand, or on an event driven basis, and, in turn, may notify customers of a status of battery replacement. Specifically, example embodiments of the present invention allow an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to log BBU history via a craft port, Optical Line Terminal (OLT), direct internal communications with the battery, or some other technician interface. The ONT may store this information in memory when it detects a battery replacement or when a technician issues commands about battery log information. The OLT or an Element Management System (EMS) may query battery log information from all ONTs and generate management reports therefrom. The information may be sold, on a subscription fee basis, for example, to battery manufacturers or service providers.
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52 Claims
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22. An apparatus for monitoring a battery backup unit, comprising:
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memory at a network node other than a network node configured to receive backup power from the battery backup unit configured to store baseline information about the battery backup unit; and an update module to update the baseline information in the memory at the network node at which it is stored with state or event information relating to the battery backup unit. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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32-1. The apparatus of claim 22 wherein the state information includes temperature, voltage, current, availability, usage or age.
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43. An electromagnetic signal carrying computer-readable instructions for monitoring a battery backup unit, the instructions comprising instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to:
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store baseline information about a battery backup unit at a network node other than a network node configured to receive backup power from the battery backup unit; and update the baseline information at the network node at which it is stored with state or event information relating to the battery backup unit.
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44. A method of generating revenue through sale of information relating to a network device, comprising:
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storing state information related to a network node including at least some state information accessible only through direct automated access to the network node; and collecting a fee for the information. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52)
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