REAL TIME MONITORING AND CONTROL OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND RADIO FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring a communications network having a plurality of wired communication cables, comprising(a) a plurality of remote sensors connected with said communication cables at spaced locations for monitoring network data at said locations;
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Abstract
A system and method for monitoring a communications network having a plurality of wired communication cables is characterized by a central computer and a plurality of remote sensors connected with the cables at spaced locations for sampling data at the locations and providing an indication when a fault occurs. The central computer transmits measurement request signals to each remote sensor. In response to a request, the remote sensor samples data on the network at the unit location and sends a measurement of the sample to the central computer where the measurement is compared with baseline measurements for the location. If the measured data from the unit deviates from the baseline measurement, a fault is indicated.
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17 Claims
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1. A system for monitoring a communications network having a plurality of wired communication cables, comprising
(a) a plurality of remote sensors connected with said communication cables at spaced locations for monitoring network data at said locations; - and
(b) a central computer connected with said remote sensors for analyzing data from said remote sensors and producing an output signal when a fault is detected at one of said remote sensors. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for monitoring a communications network having a plurality of wired communication cables, comprising the steps of
(a) tapping the communication cables at spaced locations; -
(b) monitoring network data at each of said spaced locations; (c) comparing the monitored network data with baseline data; and (d) providing a fault indication when said network data at one of said locations varies from said baseline data. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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