Metrics-related testing of an operational support system (OSS) of an incumbent provider for compliance with a regulatory scheme

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6636585
APP PUB NO 20030086536A1
SERIAL NO

09892243

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Methods are provided for metrics-related testing of one or more operational support systems (OSSs) of an incumbent provider for compliance with a regulatory scheme, the method performed by an independent testing entity attempting to emulate a competitive provider that would access the OSSs in attempting to compete with the incumbent provider in an open competitive market. Each method includes an active testing phase in which one or more OSSs are tested. Performance of the incumbent provider during active testing is evaluated according to predetermined evaluation criteria. Test results are generated according to the evaluation and a final report is issued. The final report includes the test results and provides a sufficient basis for a regulatory entity administering the regulatory scheme to determine compliance of the incumbent provider with the regulatory scheme.

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  • PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blockus, Linda G Basking Ridge, NJ 1 111
King, Jr Charles H Basking Ridge, NJ 1 75
Salzberg, Alan J Brooklyn, NY 1 111
Scott, Jonathan C Decatur, GA 1 111
Sears, III Raymond W Philadelphia, PA 2 123

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