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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 29, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 06, 1996
Miguel Alberto Planas, Ottawa, CA;
Doug Edward Talbott, Kanata, CA;
Northern Telecom Limited, Montreal, CA;
Abstract
A method is provided for graphically depicting detailed state and status information for network objects, particularly network objects forming part of a telecommunications network. A graphical representation of a network is displayed in which a basic icon is displayed for each network object. More commonly occurring state and status combinations are conveyed by imparting attributes to the basic icons such as dashed, solid, or three dimensional outlines. Less commonly occurring state and status combinations are conveyed by attaching modifier icons to the basic icons. The method is particularly suited to providing a detailed visual representation of the states and statuses included in the OSI standard.