Interactive topology graphs for visualization and characterization of SONET consumption patterns
First Claim
1. A method for visualizing at least a portion of a synchronized optical network (SONET) ring, the method comprising instructions for:
- providing one or more menus from which a user may specify specific components of the SONET ring;
calculating and drawing a graphical representation of the SONET ring illustrating each node and link of the SONET ring specified by the user;
receiving a user selection for identifying one node of the SONET ring;
accessing an inventory system for data related to the user selection; and
displaying more detailed information about the selected node wherein the link comprises a time slot.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A computer-based monitoring system provides interactive topology information about a synchronized optical network (SONET). The monitoring system utilizes a trunks integrated record keeping system (TIRKS) connected to the SONET for collecting status data in a raw format. A computer system retrieves the raw format status data from TIRKS and provides the data in a simple graphical user interface to a user. The interface includes several menus from which the user may specify specific components of the SONET, and a graphical output for providing a graphical representation of the SONET. The graphical output illustrates each node and link and interactively provides more detailed information about any user selected link or node.
72 Citations
28 Claims
-
1. A method for visualizing at least a portion of a synchronized optical network (SONET) ring, the method comprising instructions for:
-
providing one or more menus from which a user may specify specific components of the SONET ring; calculating and drawing a graphical representation of the SONET ring illustrating each node and link of the SONET ring specified by the user; receiving a user selection for identifying one node of the SONET ring; accessing an inventory system for data related to the user selection; and displaying more detailed information about the selected node wherein the link comprises a time slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
-
-
12. A monitoring system for providing interactive topology information about a ring-type network, the monitoring system comprising:
-
an inventory system connected to the ring-type network for collecting status data from the ring-type network in a raw format; and a computer system capable of retrieving raw format status data from the inventory system, and further including; means for providing one or more menus from which a user may specify specific components of the ring-type network; means for calculating and drawing a graphical representation of the ring-type network illustrating each node and link of the ring-type network specified by the user; means for receiving a user selection for identifying one component of the ring-type network; means for displaying specific information by placing a cursor on a specific area; and means for displaying more detailed information about the selected component. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
-
-
26. A monitoring system for providing interactive topology information about a ring-type network, the monitoring system comprising:
-
an inventory system for providing data about a logical ring-type network and for collecting status data from the ring-type network in a raw format; and a computer system including a system interface capable of retrieving raw format status data from the inventory system and a graphical user interface for providing one or more menus from which a user may specify specific components of the ring-type network, for calculating and drawing a graphical representation of the ring-type network illustrating each node and link of the ring-type network specified by the user, for receiving a user selection for identifying one component of the ring-type network and for displaying more detailed information about the selected component. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
-
Specification