Patent ID: 6987579
Filing Date: 2006-01-17
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of linking a read only printer (ROP) to a CSN (Compact Service Node) platform at a telecommunication facility, said method comprising the steps of: identifying a physical location of an unassigned hardware port on the CSN platform where said ROP is to be connected; locating a first software identification in a /dev/dty/ directory for said unassigned hardware port in one or more program instructions for said CSN platform, wherein said first software identification indicates how said unassigned hardware port is labeled in said one or more program instructions and wherein said first software identification is “r0d” in the /dev/dty/ directory; locating a second software identification in said one or more program instructions, wherein said second software identification indicates a destination where data to be printed during operation of said CSN are to be sent by said one or more program instructions; and modifying said one or more program instructions so as to link said second software identification with said first software identification, thereby allowing said one or more program instructions to recognize said unassigned hardware port as said destination for said data to be printed.