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Method and system for testing a network element within a telecommunications network

  • US 6,493,425 B1
  • Filed: 09/09/1998
  • Issued: 12/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for testing a network element within a telecommunications network, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a universal command identifying the network element from an input device;

    determining, without receiving information from a user in addition to the universal command, a test parameter associated with testing the network element based upon the universal command;

    identifying a test system associated with testing the network element based upon the universal command;

    formatting a test request based upon the test parameter; and

    processing the test request within the telecommunications network in order to initiate a test by the test system on the network element.

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