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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2006
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2000
Tommaso D'ippolito, Ottawa, CA;
Blair Edward Paul Moxon, Kanata, CA;
Johnnie Irving Johnson, Kinburn, CA;
Joseph Eytan Benedek, Nepean, CA;
Douglas Edward Talbott, Kanata, CA;
Joseph John Di Vittorio, Ottawa, CA;
Tommaso D'Ippolito, Ottawa, CA;
Blair Edward Paul Moxon, Kanata, CA;
Johnnie Irving Johnson, Kinburn, CA;
Joseph Eytan Benedek, Nepean, CA;
Douglas Edward Talbott, Kanata, CA;
Joseph John Di Vittorio, Ottawa, CA;
Nortel Networks Limited, St. Laurent, CA;
Abstract
A method, apparatus, computer-readable media and user interface for annunciating problems in a system. The method involves producing signals for concurrently indicating a plurality of system problems and problem priority information associated with the system problems based on data representing system conditions. Such signals may be used to drive a display device. Operator input signals may be received to permit selection of a particular problem for which details are provided. The indication of priority information assists a system manager or operator to quickly prioritize system problems according to different perspectives provided by different priority information. Optionally, the operator can also view any of the detailed information related to the particular system problem, which may include alarm information, performance degradation information, service violation information, or penalties or lost income, for example.