Aggregation of user usage data for accounting systems in dynamically configured networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7739159
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09198590

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A method and apparatus for providing an aggregated account metering system to a computer network service provider resulting in comprehensive detailed subscriber accounting records. Accounting start-stop event data is retrieved from accounting servers. The accounting records are parsed to a first adapter where they are then published on an active information bus. Network flow data is collected from routers throughout the packet switch network environment by network flow collectors. The collectors serve to aggregate and, optionally, filter the flow data. The network flow data is parsed to a second adapter where it is then published on an active information bus. An integrating accounting adapter subscribes to and collects accounting event data and network flow data and correlates this data into a detailed call record that is formatted as desired.

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  • CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chandrupatla, Sunil Kumar Santa Clara, US 6 46
Sitaraman, Aravind Santa Clara, US 57 2951
Thomas, Leslie Alan San Francisco, US 10 460

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