System and method for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area
The system automates fiberization assessment in buildings by integrating data processing and analysis, addressing labor-intensive and error-prone conventional methods, ensuring accurate and adaptable fiberization feasibility evaluation.
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- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
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- Applications
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- Filing Date
- 2025-08-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-05
AI Technical Summary
Conventional methods for assessing fiber connectivity in buildings are labor-intensive, prone to errors, and lack integration and automation, making them inflexible and inaccurate, especially in correlating centroid values with diverse factors for spatial analysis.
A system and method that integrates data collection, processing, and analysis to assess fiberization feasibility by determining fiberized vs. non-fiberized buildings, considering parameters like FSA boundaries, OLT proximity, site coverage, and connectivity, and suggesting ODCPE installation or UBR use for non-fiberized buildings.
Provides a streamlined, accurate, and adaptable assessment of fiberization feasibility, reducing manual effort, enhancing scalability, and enabling dynamic adaptation to changing requirements, with automated feedback for improved decision-making.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING FEASIBILITY OF FIBERIZATION IN BUILDINGS WITHIN A SERVICE AREATECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to the field of wireless communication networks and systems. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a system and a method for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service areaBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The subject matter disclosed in the background section should not be assumed or construed to be prior art merely because of its mention in the background section. Similarly, any problem statement mentioned in the background section or its association with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed or construed to have been previously recognized in the prior art.
[0003] With advancement in infrastructure development and urban planning, there has been an ever-increasing need for comprehensive and accurate tools to monitor, analyze, and optimize feasibility of buildings for fiber connectivity. To this end, for determining the feasibility of the buildings for fiber connectivity, several diverse factors / variables such as coverage, capacity, connectivity, location, and the like needs to be considered. Each of the factors provides essential insights into a building's potential for fiber connectivity, influencing decisions related to the infrastructure development.
[0004] Conventional approaches for assessing the feasibility of the buildings for fiber connectivity typically involve independent data collection, processing, and analysis process for each of the factors and network analysts are required to navigate multiple datasets and tools to evaluate each factor independently. The conventional approaches are thus labor-intensive and require significant manual effort to collect and process data from various sources. Consequently, consolidating these disparatedata into a cohesive report or a data table becomes a highly complex and timeconsuming task.
[0005] Furthermore, the conventional approaches involve independent analysis of each of the factors and owing to manual integration of the collected data, errors in data entry, etc., the potential for probable inaccuracies in final assessment increases, leading to flawed decision making. Moreover, the manual nature of the assessment makes it difficult to keep the data up to date, thereby reducing the accuracy and relevance of the analysis over time.
[0006] Another significant challenge associated with the conventional approaches is a need for accurate mapping of diverse factors to individual buildings, particularly while using a centroid value of the buildings for spatial analysis. Existing systems utilized in the conventional approaches often lack capability to effectively correlate the centroid value with various independent and diverse factors. Moreover, the lack of integration and automation in the conventional approaches limits their scalability and adaptability. As the volume and complexities of the data grow, ineffectiveness and limitations of the conventional approaches become more pronounced. Further, since the existing systems are rigid, it is even more difficult to incorporate new variables or adapt to dynamic requirements in the conventional approaches, reducing the overall flexibility and utility of such systems.
[0007] In order to overcome aforementioned challenges and shortcomings, there lies a need for an improved system and a method for efficiently assessing feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within a service area.SUMMARY
[0008] The following embodiments present a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed invention. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key / critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
[0009] In an embodiment, a method for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area is disclosed. The method includes receiving, by a reception module, a fiberization status of one or more buildings and one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings within the service area. The method further includes determining, by a determination module based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings. Further, the method includes assessing, by a processing module upon determination that the one or more buildings are non-fiberized buildings, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.
[0010] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the one or more parameters includes at least one of an availability of Feeder Serving Area (FSA) boundaries near each building, proximity of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) devices near each building, site coverage metrics and line of sight of a serving cell near each building, or capacity of the serving cell associated with each building.
[0011] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes exploring, by the processing module upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings is not feasible, connectivity of Ultra Broadband Radio (UBR) using the serving cell associated with each building and calculating, by the processing module, a distance from the serving cell and the one or more buildings.
[0012] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes suggesting, by the processing module upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings is feasible, installation of Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (ODCPE) devices in the one or more buildings.
[0013] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the fiberization status of each building among the one or more buildings is identified based on an availability of one or more Optical Network Terminal (ONT) devices within each building.
[0014] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes assigning, by the processing module, categories and priority to a plurality of geographical regions for fiber rollout based on a result of the assessment. Further, the method includes generating, by a generation module, a report based on at least one of the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings, or the categories and the priority of the plurality of geographical regions for the fiber rollout.
[0015] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the method further includes displaying, by a display analytics module, the generated report including the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings on a map layer of a User Interface (UI) of a user device. Further, the method includes monitoring, by the processing module based on a feedback mechanism, the assessment of the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings.
[0016] In another embodiment, a system for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area is disclosed. The system includes a reception module configured to receive a fiberization status of one or more buildings and one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings within the service area. The system further includes a determination module configured to determine, based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings. Further, the system includes a processing module configured to assess, upon determination that the one or more buildings are non-fiberized buildings, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0017] Various embodiments disclosed herein will become better understood from the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings constitute a part of the present disclosure and illustratecertain non-limiting embodiments of inventive concepts. Further, components and elements shown in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. For consistency and ease of understanding, similar components and elements are annotated by reference numerals in the exemplary drawings.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a communication environment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0019] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram depicting data flow between one or more databases in the communication environment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings based on the one more parameters, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart depicting a method for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within the service area, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a computing system for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within the service area, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0024] Inventive concepts of the present disclosure will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which examples of one or more embodiments of inventive concepts are shown. Inventive conceptsmay, however, be embodied in different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Further, the one or more embodiments disclosed herein are provided to describe the inventive concept thoroughly and completely, and to fully convey the scope of each of the present inventive concepts to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, it should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are not mutually exclusive concepts. Accordingly, one or more components from one embodiment may be tacitly assumed to be present or used in any other embodiment.
[0025] The following description presents various embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiments disclosed herein are presented as teaching examples and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure should in no way be limited to the illustrative implementations, drawings, and techniques illustrated below, including the exemplary design and implementation illustrated and described herein, but may be modified, omitted, or expanded upon without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0026] The following description contains specific information pertaining to embodiments in the present disclosure. The detailed description uses the phrases “in some embodiments” or “some implementations” which may each refer to one or more or all of the same or different embodiments or implementations. The term “some” as used herein is defined as “one, or more than one, or all.” Accordingly, the terms “one,” “more than one,” “more than one, but not all” or “all” would all fall under the definition of “some.” In view of the same, the terms, for example, “in an embodiment” or “in an implementation” refers to one embodiment or one implementation and the term, for example, “in one or more embodiments” refers to “at least one embodiment, or more than one embodiment, or all embodiments”. Further, the term, for example, “in one or more implementations” refers to “at least one implementation, or more than one implementation, or all implementations.
[0027] The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to;” it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion in the so-described one ormore listed features, elements in a combination, unless otherwise stated with limiting language. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “includes,” “has,” “have,” “contains,” and other similar words are used in either the detailed description, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising.”
[0028] In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter can each be used independently of one another or with any combination of other features.
[0029] The description provided herein discloses exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the present disclosure. Rather, the foregoing description of the exemplary embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description for implementing any of the exemplary embodiments. Specific details are given in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it may be understood by one of the ordinary skilled in the art that the embodiments disclosed herein may be practiced without these specific details.
[0030] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein the description, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural forms unless the context of the invention indicates otherwise.
[0031] The terminology and structure employed herein are for describing, teaching, and illuminating some embodiments and their specific features and elements and do not limit, restrict, or reduce the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, unless otherwise defined, all terms, and especially any technical and / or scientific terms, used herein may be taken to have the same meaning as commonly understood by one having ordinary skill in the art.
[0032] The present disclosure relates to a system and a method for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area. Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 through FIG. 6, discussed below, and the one or more embodiments used to describe the principles of the present disclosure are by way of illustration only and should not be construed in any way to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of the present disclosure may be implemented in any suitably arranged system or device.
[0033] In the present disclosure, various embodiments are described using terms such as extensible radio access network (xRAN), and open-radio access network (0-RAN)) that are commonly used in communication standards (e.g., 3rd generation partnership project (3 GPP), but these are merely examples for description. Various embodiments of the disclosure may also be easily modified and applied to other communication systems.
[0034] Several key terms used in the description play pivotal roles in facilitating the system functionality. In order to facilitate an understanding of the description, the key terms are defined below.
[0035] “Fiberization of buildings” in the present disclosure may refer to a process of connecting buildings with optical fiber cables, providing high-speed internet and other data services. The fiberization may involve installing fiber optic infrastructure within and around buildings to replace or supplement existing copper-based connections.
[0036] A “Feeder Serving Area (FSA)” in the present disclosure may be a region covered by a feeder cable, which carries high-capacity fiber from a central office or headend to distribution points, such as Fiber Distribution Hubs (FDH) or fiber access terminals. The distribution points may connect to individual homes or businesses via distribution cables and drop cables.
[0037] A “Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)” in the present disclosure may be a hardware and device located at a location of a customer that connects the customer to a network of a service provider for services like internet, phone, and television. The CPE may be an equipment between the network of the service provider and the device located at the location of the customer.
[0038] An “Outdoor CPE (ODCPE)” in the present disclosure may provide connection point between distribution cables and drop cables at a subscriber access point in fiber optic network. The ODCPE may provide signal splitting, connection management, and protection to a network infrastructure.
[0039] An “Optical Line Terminal (OLT)” in the present disclosure may be a core device in a Passive Optical Network (PON) that serves as an endpoint for service providers, connecting their network to multiple customer premises through Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) or Optical Network Units (ONUs).
[0040] The ONT in the present disclosure may be a device that connects the CPE to the fiber optic network, converting optical signals into electrical signals that devices can use. The ONT may act as a bridge between the high-speed internet and user devices.
[0041] . A “Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP)” in the present disclosure may represent a linear average of reference signal power (in Watts) in resource elements that carry cell-specific reference signals within considered measurement frequency bandwidth.
[0042] A “ Signal -to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR)” in the present disclosure may be a ratio of the signal power to the sum of interference and noise power, determining the minimum required value for successful packet reception in the communication networks.
[0043] An “Ultra Broadband Radio (UBR)” in the present disclosure may refer to a wireless technology that provides high-speed, fiber-like connectivity by utilizing anunlicensed frequency band. The UBR may deliver broadband internet access, particularly in areas where traditional wired infrastructure is challenging or expensive to deploy.
[0044] FIG. 1 illustrates a communication environment 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the communication environment 100 shown in FIG. 1 is for illustration only. Other embodiments of the communication environment 100 may be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
[0045] As shown in FIG. 1, the wireless communication environment 100 includes a plurality of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) devices 110-1 through 110-N (hereinafter may also be collectively referred to as OLT devices 110), a plurality of Optical Network Terminal (ONT) devices 120-1 through 120-N (hereinafter may also be collectively referred to as ONT devices 120), a core network 130, an intermediate network 140, a server 150 and a plurality of databases 160-1 through 160-N (hereinafter may also be referred to as the databases 160).
[0046] The OLT devices 110 serve as an interface between the core network 130 and an optical distribution network (shown by dotted circle in FIG. 1) and manages data traffic between the core network 130 and the optical distribution network. The OLT devices 110 aggregates incoming data from the ONT devices 120 and forwards it to the core network 130. Conversely, the OLT devices 110 receive data from the core network 130 and distributes the received data to multiple ONTs via the optical distribution network.
[0047] The ONT devices 120 are deployed at customer premises and serves as a termination point of an optical fiber from a network of the service provider. The ONT devices 120 convert optical signals received from the OLT devices 110 into electrical signals that are compatible with Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (ODCPE) devices. This conversion enables a seamless integration of high-speed internet, voice, and data services within customer’s local network. The ONT devices 120 interfaces directly with the ODCPE devices and maintains a connectionbetween the building’s internal network and the intermediary network 140, thus ensuring that the data received from the core network 130 is appropriately managed and delivered.
[0048] The core network 130 may pertain to a service-based architecture and may be configured to interconnect distinct networks associated with the architecture. Therefore, the core network 130 may provide a path for the exchange of information between one or more of the networks, and corresponding subnetworks. Further, as the backbone, the core network may tie together diverse networks, say Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), etc. which may be there within the same building, in different buildings, in a campus environment, or remotely located over wide areas.
[0049] The core network 130 may pertain to at least one of a wireless network, a wired network, or a combination thereof. The core network 130 may be implemented as one of the different types of networks, such as Intranet, LAN, WAN, Internet, and the like. Further, the core network 130 may either be a dedicated network or a shared network. The shared network may represent an association of the different types of networks that may use variety of protocols, for example, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Transmission Control Protocol / Intemet Protocol (TCP / IP), Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ), and the like. In an embodiment, the network may pertain to, for example a 5G network that may be facilitated through, for example, Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) network; a Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN), an Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) Radio Access Network (GERAN), an Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access Network (E-UTRAN), a Wi-Fi or other LAN access network, or a satellite or terrestrial wide-area access network such as a Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) network. Various other types of communication network or service may be possible.
[0050] The core network 130 is communicatively coupled to the server 150 via the intermediate network 140. The intermediate network 140 may include one of, or a combination of more than one of, a public, private, or hosted network. The intermediate network may further comprise two or more sub-networks.
[0051] The server 150 may be a network of computers, a software framework, or a combination thereof, that may provide a generalized approach to create a server implementation. Examples of the server 150 may include, but are not limited to, personal computers, laptops, mini-computers, mainframe computers, any nontransient and tangible machine that can execute a machine-readable code, cloudbased servers, distributed server networks, or a network of computer systems. The server 150 may be realized through various web-based technologies or any webapplication framework. In other aspects of the present disclosure, the server 150 may be configured to execute one or more data processing and / or storage operations in the communication environment 100.
[0052] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the server 150 may be coupled to the databases 160 that provides data storage space to the server 150. The databases 160 may store information related to configuration parameters, details related to devices in the communication environment 100 and other relevant information needed for the operation of the server 150. The databases 160 may be accessed and updated by the server 150 as part of coverage optimization. The databases 160 may correspond to centralized database system configured to store and manage structured data, such as network-related data and configurations. The databases 160 may be relational database organizing related data such as in a table, or nonrelational database organizing graphical and time series data. The databases 160 may be implemented as the centralized database, Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), Non-Relational Database Management System, and Hierarchical Database Management System, and Network Database Management System. The databases 160 may correspond to a plurality of databases configured to store and manage structured data, such as building characteristics, and network-related data and configurations. The databases 160 may be utilized by the server 150 for acquiring the requisite data.
[0053] Although FIG. 1 illustrates one example of the communication environment 100, various changes may be made to FIG. 1. For example, the communication environment 100 may include any number of databases and any number of ONT devices in any suitable arrangement. Further, various components in FIG. 1 may be combined, further subdivided, or omitted and additional components may be added according to particular needs.
[0054] FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram depicting a system 200 for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within the service area, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The embodiment of the server 150 as shown in FIG. 2 is for illustration only. However, the server 150 may come in a wide variety of configurations, and FIG. 2 does not limit the scope of the present disclosure to any particular implementation of the server 150.
[0055] The server 150 includes various components including a memory 152, a processor 156, and a communication interface 158. The various components of the server 150 are coupled to each other via a communication bus 154.
[0056] The processor 156 may include various modules and communicate with the memory 152, and the communication interface 158 via the communication bus 154. The processor 156 is configured to execute instructions 152-1 (hereinafter also referred to as “a set of instructions 152-1”) stored in the memory 152 and to perform various processes. The processor 156 may also include a plurality of processing engines. For example, the processor 156 is configured to execute programs and other processes stored in the memory 152. The processor 156 is further configured to fetch the data from the memory 152 or store the data into the memory 152 as required by an execution process.
[0057] The processor 156 may include various processors, including a general - purpose processor, such as, for example, and without limitation, a CentralProcessing Unit (CPU), an Application Processor (AP), a dedicated processor, a graphics-only processing unit such as a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) or the like, a programmable logic device, or any combination thereof. The processor 156 may also be referred to as a Central Processing Unit (CPU). The memory 152 may provide instructions and data to the processor 156 for performing functions of the server 150. The processor 156 may perform logical and arithmetic operations based on instructions stored within the memory 152.
[0058] The memory 152 is configured to store a set of instructions required by the processor 156 for controlling overall operations of the server 150. A part of the memory 152 may include a Random Access Memory (RAM), and another part of the memory 152 may include a flash memory or other Read Only Memory (ROM).
[0059] The memory 152 may include non-volatile storage elements. Examples of such non-volatile storage elements may include magnetic hard discs, optical discs, floppy discs, flash memories, or forms of Electrically Programmable Memories (EPROM) or Electrically Erasable and Programmable Memories (EEPROM). In addition, the memory 152 may, in some examples, be considered a non-transitory storage medium. The "non-transitory" storage medium is not embodied in a carrier wave or a propagated signal. However, the term "non-transitory" should not be interpreted that the memory 152 is non-movable. In some examples, the memory 152 can be configured to store larger amounts of information. In certain examples, a non-transitory storage medium may store data that can, over time, change (e.g., in RAM) or cache). The memory 152 can be an internal storage unit or it can be an external storage unit of the server 150, cloud storage, or any other type of external storage.
[0060] The communication interface 158 may allow transmission and reception of data between the server 150 and the network 130. The communication interface 158 may include a transmitter, a receiver, and a single or multiple transmitting antennas electrically coupled to the transmitter and the receiver of the communication interface 158.
[0061] The communication interface 158 includes an electronic circuit specific to a standard that enables wired or wireless communication. The communication interface 158 is configured for communicating internally between internal hardware components and with external devices via one or more networks. The communication interface 158 may be configured to enable the server 150 to communicate with various entities of the system 200 via the network 130. Examples of the communication interface 158 may include, but are not limited to, a modem, a network interface such as an Ethernet card, a communication port, and / or a Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) slot and card, an antenna, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a coder-decoder (CODEC) chipset, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, and a local buffer circuit. It will be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art that the communication interface 158 may include any device and / or apparatus capable of providing wireless or wired communications between the server 150 and various other entities of the system 200.
[0062] Referring to FIG. 2, the processor 156 includes a reception module 156-1, a determination module 156-2, a processing module 156-3, a generation module 156- 4, a display analytics module 156-5, and a transmission module 156-6. In an embodiment, the various modules may be combined to a single module, or each module of the various modules may be further subdivided into different modules with divided responsibilities.
[0063] The reception module 156-1, may receive, from a user device, an input including a selection of one or more buildings from a plurality of buildings within the service area The reception module 156-1 may be configured to receive a fiberization status of the one or more buildings and one or more parameters associated with one or more buildings within the service area. The determination module 156-2 may be configured to determine, based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings. Upon determining that the one or more buildings are non-fiberized buildings, the processing module 156-3 may be configured to assessthe feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings. The fiberization status of the one or more buildings and the one or more parameters for assessing the feasibility may be obtained from the databases 160.
[0064] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram depicting data flow 300 between one or more databases 160 in the communication environment 100, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0065] In one embodiment, the fiberization status of each building among the one or more buildings is identified based on an availability of one or more ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N within each building. The determination module 156-2 may determine whether the building among the one or more buildings comprise the ONT device 120. If the building comprises the ONT device 120, the building may be inferred as the fiberized building. If the building does not comprise the ONT device 120, the building may be inferred as the non-fiberized building. The details of the availability of the one or more ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N within each building may be derived from a ONT database 160-8. A building database 160-6 may comprise the fiberization status of each building and one or more building characteristic of each building. The fiberization status may represent a presence of existing fiber optic cables, the one or ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N within each building, and supporting infrastructure such as underground conduits, distribution boxes. The determination module 156-2 may determine whether the building is fiberized or non-fiberized by deriving information from the building database 160- 6.
[0066] The processing module 156-3 may assess the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the non-fiberized buildings. The one or more parameters may comprise at least one of an availability of Feeder Serving Area (FSA) boundaries near each building, proximity of one or more Optical Line Terminal (OLT) devices near each building,site coverage metrics and line of sight of a serving cell near each building, or capacity of the serving cell associated with each building.
[0067] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the FSA is a geographically defined area served by a particular fiber distribution point (a fiber distribution hub or cabinet). The availability of FSAboundaries in each building depends on specific fiber network architecture like Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fiber to the Building (FTTB) and a deployment strategy of the service provider. The details of FSA boundaries in a geographical location may be stored in the FSA database 160-1.
[0068] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the one or more OLT devices 110 manages signal conversions and communicates with the ONT devices 120 located at the customer premises. The OLT devices 110 convert electrical signals into optical signals for downstream transmission via fiber and receive optical signals from end users for upstream transmission. The OLT devices 110 are high-capacity fiber-optic network device that acts as the central hub and may be located in a data center or central office of the service provider and connects to the ONT devices 120 at customer premises. The details of the OLT devices 110 in the geographical location may be stored in the OLT database 160-2.
[0069] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the site coverage metrics are crucial for ensuring network performance and user experience. Key coverage metrics include signal strength, signal quality, and coverage area. The signal strength may be assessed based on a proximity of a serving cell near the building. The signal strength may be measured by using the metrics Received Signal Strength Indicator (RS SI), Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP), and Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) based on a received power from the serving cell. The signal quality may be measured using the metric Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR). The present disclosure considers the metrics RSRP and SINR to evaluate the coverage metrics. The values of the RSRP and the SINR are stored in a coverage metric table 160-3. A Line of Sight (LOS) between the building and the serving cell may also be measured and stored in the coverage metric table 160-3.
[0070] In some aspects of the present disclosure, a number of Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (ODCPE) devices may be installed outside the customer premises, typically on an exterior of the building, to provide connectivity to the network of the service provider. The details of the number of ODCPE devices connected to the serving cell in the geographical location may be stored in the ODCPE database 160-4.
[0071] In some aspects of the present disclosure, a number of serving cells in the geographical location may be stored in a serving cell database 160-5. The serving cell database 160-5 may comprise details of the location information, technology information, the site coverage metrics of each serving cell in the geographical location.
[0072] The processing module 156-3 may assess the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized building by comparing a location or centroid of the non- fiberized building and the one or more parameters stored in the database 160-1 through 160-5. The generation module 156-4 may generate a feasibility report and store in a feasibility report database 160-7.
[0073] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart 400 for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings based on the one more parameters, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The flowchart 400 comprises a series of operation steps indicated by blocks 402 through 414. The flowchart 400 starts at block 402.
[0074] At block 402, the processor 156, using the reception module 156-1 may receive, from the user device, an input including the selection of the buildings from the plurality of buildings within the service area. Further, the reception module 156- 1 receives the one or more building characteristics and the fiberization status of the selected building among the one or more buildings from the building database 160- 6.
[0075] At block 404, the processor 156, using the determination module 156-2 determines whether the selected building is a fiberized building or a non-fiberized building based on the fiberization status of the selected building. The fiberization status of the selected building may be identified based on the availability of the one or more ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N within each building. The number of the one or more ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N within each building in the geographical location may be stored in the ONT database 160-8. If the one or more ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N are available within the selected building, the building is determined as the fiberized building, and no action needs to be taken. On the contrary, if the one or more ONT devices 120-1 to 120-N are not available within the selected building, the building is determined as the non-fiberized building.
[0076] At block 406, the processor 156, using the processing module 156-3 may assess, upon determination that the selected building is the non-fiberized building, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.
[0077] For non-fiberized buildings, the determination module 156-2 may determine whether a centroid of the non-fiberized building falls within the FSA boundaries based on the FSA database 160-1. The centroid of the building may be a central point of a location of the building in the geographical location. The geographical location may be a coverage region of one or more serving cells. If the centroid of non-fiberized building falls within the FSA boundary, the processing module 156-3 may assess that the building can be fiberized. In a non-limiting example, if the centroid of the non-fiberized building is within 1000-2000 meters within the FSA boundary, the building can be fiberized.
[0078] If the FSA boundary is not present near the non-fiberized building, the determination module 156-2 may determine whether the non-fiberaized building is located in a proximity of the OLT devices near the building based on the OLT database 160-2. The proximity of the non-fiberized building to the OLT devices may be a distance between the centroid of the non-fiberized building to the OLT device.If the centroid of non-fiberized building falls within the proximity of the OLT devices, the processing module 156-3 may assess that the building can be fiberized. In a non-limiting example, if the non-fiberized building is within 1000 meters to the OLT device, the processing module 156-3 may assess that the building can be fiberized.
[0079] If the centroid of non-fiberized building is not within the proximity of the OLT devices, the determination module 156-2 may determine the site coverage metrics of the serving cell near the non-fiberized building. The reception module 156-1 may collect the site coverage metrics stored in the coverage metrics table 160- 3. The determination module 156-2 may determine whether values of the site coverage metrics of the serving cell in the geographical location of the building are within a corresponding predefined threshold.
[0080] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the prescribed range of the SINK may be -5 dB to 30 dB, with higher values indicating better signal quality. The prescribed range of the RSRP may be -140 dBm to -44 dBm, with higher values indicating stronger signals. In a non-limiting example, if the value of the RSRP is - 80 dBm and the value of the SINR is 10 dB, then the determination module 156-2 may determine the potential of the non-fiberized building for fiberization and the processing module 156-3 may assess that the building can be fiberized.
[0081] In some aspects of the present disclosure, if the location of the building is in the LOS of the serving cell, the determination module 156-2 may determine the potential of the non-fiberized building for fiberization and the processing module 156-3 may assess that the building can be fiberized.
[0082] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the determination module 156-2 may determine the number of ODCPE devices present in the proximity of the non- fiberized building from the ODCPE database 160-4. Further, the determination module 156-2 may determine the capacity of the serving cell associated with each building from the serving cell database 160-5. If strong serving cells are present in the proximity of the non-fiberaized building, then the processing module 156-3 mayassess that the building can be fiberized. The processing module 156-3 may gauge the feasibility of fiberization in the non-fiberized building by considering the capacity of serving cells within the non-fiberized building and suggest an installation of the ODCPE devices within the non-fiberized building accordingly. The strong serving cell may offer a strong signal, with low attenuation (measured in dBm) and a good signal-to-noise ratio, leading to clear calls, fast data speeds, and minimal dropped connections. The processing module 156-3 may suggest the service provider to install the ODCPE devices within the non-fiberized building. The installation of the ODCPE devices may provide fiberization to the non-fiberized building. The installation of the ODCPE devices may be prioritized in non-fiberized buildings with the strongest serving cell signal strength, ensuring optimal connectivity and performance. In a non-limiting example, if the strong serving cells are present, with signal strength stronger than -85 dBm, the processing module 156- 3 may suggest the service provider to install the ODCPE devices in the non-fiberized buildings. The ODCPE devices may be installed in the non-fiberized buildings with a clear line of sight to the serving cell, mounting antennas as high as possible to reduce obstructions and improve signal reception.
[0083] The processing module 156-3 may assess the feasibility of the non-fiberized building based on at least one of the one or more parameters derived from the databases 160. If the processing module 156-3 may assess that the fiberization of the non-fiberized building is not feasible, the processing module 156-3 may explore connectivity of Ultra Broadband Radio (UBR) using the serving cell associated with each building. The serving cell may be a strong serving cell located in the geographical location of the building. The UBR may act as a wireless bridge, connecting remote areas to existing fiber optic networks. The UBR may connect the non-fiberized buildings to the strong serving cells. The UBR may enable the service provider to extend the reach of the fiber infrastructure to locations where laying physical cables is challenging or expensive. The UBR may increase the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings. The processing module 156-3 may calculate the distance between the centroid of the non-fiberized building and thestrong serving cells located in the geographical location of the building, in a nonlimiting example, the processing module 156-3 may calculate the distance between the centroid of the non-fiberized building and each strong serving cell using a distance formula such as Euclidean distance formula.
[0084] At block 408, the processor 156, using the processing module 156-3 may control a front-end User Interface (UI) of the user device to display various options for customization of the feasibility analysis report.
[0085] At block 410, the processor 156, using the processing module 156-3 may categorize a plurality of geographical regions and assign priority to the plurality of geographical regions based on a result of assessment of the feasibility of the fiberaization of the non-fiberized buildings. The geographical regions may be categorized and prioritized for fiber rollout, considering factors such as demand, infrastructure readiness, and strategic importance. The fiber rollout may be a process of deploying fiber optic cables to provide high-speed internet and network connectivity, replacing older technologies like copper. The fiber rollout may involve a multi-stage process of planning, design, construction, and installation, aiming to deliver high-speed internet and network connectivity.
[0086] In a non-limiting example, the plurality of geographical regions may be categorized as urban areas, densely populated regions, areas with high data usage, sub-urban areas, and rural areas. The processing module 156-3 may assign priority to the plurality of geographical regions based on a result of assessment of the feasibility. If the geographical regions such as the urban areas, the densely populated regions, and the areas with high data usage may be prioritized for the fiber rollout. Also, the sub-urban areas with existing infrastructure may be prioritized for the fiber rollout.
[0087] At block 412, the processor 156, using the generation module 156-4 may generate a feasibility analysis report based on the fiberization status of the buildings, results of feasibility analysis of the fiberization in the buildings, prioritization of the geographical regions, and other recommended actions. The processing module 156-3 may then store the feasibility analysis report in a distributed file system or the feasibility report database 160-7. Once the generated feasibility analysis report is stored in the distributed file system, the user can easily download desired reports via the UI of the user device. In a non-limiting example, the report may comprise the fiberization status of the buildings, the availability of the FSA boundaries, the proximity of the OLT devices along with the distance, the site coverage metrics, the capacity of the serving cells, number of strong serving cells near the buildings, and the number of ODCPE devices recommended for installation.
[0088] At block 414, the processor 156, using the display analytics module 156-5 may display the generated report including the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings on a map layer of the UI of the user device. The map layer may be used to organize and display geographic data on a map, allowing enhanced visualization, contextual understanding, and customization. The map layer may enable the service providers to focus on specific aspects of the map by isolating relevant data sets, making analysis of spatial relationships and patterns easier. The buildings may comprise unique building Identifier (ID). The service provider may view the building based on the unique building ID by searching the ID in the map layer. In a non-limiting example, the map layer may display different types of geospatial data on the map, such as roads, buildings, or points of interest. The maps may be displayed by the display analytics module 156-5 at different levels of granularity.
[0089] Further, the processor 156, using the processing module 156-3 may monitor, based on a feedback mechanism, the assessment of the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings. The processing module 156-3 may implement a feedback loop mechanism to monitor effectiveness of fiber rollout strategies and make necessary adjustments. The processing module 156-3 may utilize network monitoring tools, and geographic information systems (GIS) to automatically collect data on rollout progress and performance. The feedback mechanism may involve gathering data on fiber rollout progress, analyzing performance metrics, and using the analysis to make adjustments to the fiber rollout. The processing module156-3 may refine the fiberization process over time, ensuring maximum efficiency and coverage.
[0090] FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart depicting a method 500 for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within the service area, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 500 comprises a series of operation steps indicated by blocks 502 to 506.
[0091] At block 502, the reception module 156-1 may receive the fiberization status of the one or more buildings and the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings within the service area from the databases 160.
[0092] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the fiberization status of each building among the one or more buildings is identified based on an availability of the one or more ONT devices 120 within each building.
[0093] At block 504, the determination module 156-2 may determine, based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings.
[0094] At block 506, the processing module 156-3 may assess, upon determination that the one or more buildings are non-fiberized buildings, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.
[0095] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the processing module 156-3 may suggest, upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings is feasible, installation of Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (ODCPE) devices in the one or more buildings.
[0096] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the processing module 156-3 may explore, upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings is not feasible, connectivity of the UBR using the serving cellassociated with each building and calculate the distance from the serving cell and the one or more buildings.
[0097] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the processing module 156-3 may assign categories and priority to the plurality of geographical regions for fiber rollout based on a result of the assessment. Further, the generation module 156-4 may generate the report based on at least one of the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings, or the categories and the priority of the plurality of geographical regions for the fiber rollout.
[0098] In some aspects of the present disclosure, the display analytics module 156- 5 may display the generated report including the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings on the map layer of the UI of the user device. The processing module 156-3 may monitor, based on the feedback mechanism, the assessment of the feasibility of the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings.
[0099] FIG. 6 illustrates a schematic block diagram of a computing system 600 for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within the service area, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0100] The computing system 600 includes a network 602, a network interface 604, a processor 606 (similar in functionality to the processor 156 of FIG. 2), an Input / Output (I / O) interface 608 (similar in functionality to the communication interface 158 of FIG. 2), and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium 610 (hereinafter may also be referred to as the “storage medium 610” or the “storage media 610”). The network interface 604 includes wireless network interfaces such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), General Packet Radio Service (GPRS), or Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) or wired network interfaces such as Ethernet, Universal Serial Bus (USB), or Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-864 (IEEE-864).
[0101] The processor 606 may include various processing circuitry / modules and communicate with the storage medium 610 and the I / O interface 608. The processor 606 is configured to execute instructions stored in the storage medium 610 and to perform various processes. The processor 606 may include an intelligent hardware device including a general-purpose processor, such as, for example, and without limitation, the CPU, the AP, the dedicated processor, or the like, the graphics-only processing unit such as the GPU, the microcontroller, the FPGA, the programmable logic device, the discrete hardware component, or any combination thereof. The processor 606 may be configured to execute computer-readable instructions 610-1 stored in the storage medium 610 to cause the system 200 to perform various functions disclosed throughput the disclosure.
[0102] The storage medium 610 stores a set of instructions i.e., computer program instructions 610-1 (hereinafter may also be referred to as instructions 610-1) required by the processor 606 for controlling its overall operations. The storage media 610 may include an electronic storage medium, a magnetic storage medium, an optical storage medium, a quantum storage medium, or the like. For example, the storage media 610 may include, but are not limited to, hard drives, floppy diskettes, optical disks, ROMs, RAMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, flash memory, magnetic or optical cards, solid-state memory devices, or other types of physical media suitable for storing electronic instructions. In one or more embodiments, the storage media 610 includes a Compact Disk-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM), a Compact Disk- Read / Write (CD-R / W), and / or a Digital Video Disc (DVD). In one or more implementations, the storage medium 610 stores computer program code configured to cause the computing system 600 to perform at least a portion of the processes and / or methods disclosed herein throughput the disclosure.
[0103] Embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to flowchart illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the disclosure, and / or procedures, algorithms, steps, operations, formulae, or other computational depictions, which may also be implemented as computer program products. In this regard, each block or step of the flowchart, and1 combinations of blocks (and / or steps) in the flowchart, as well as any procedure, algorithm, step, operation, formula, or computational depiction can be implemented by various means, such as hardware, firmware, and / or software including one or more computer program instructions embodied in computer-readable program code. As will be appreciated, any such computer program instructions may be executed by one or more computer processors, including without limitation a general -purpose computer or special purpose computer, or other programmable processing apparatus to perform a group of operations comprising the operations or blocks described in connection with the disclosed method.
[0104] Further, these computer program instructions, such as embodied in computer-readable program code, may also be stored in one or more computer- readable memory or memory devices (for example, the memory 152 or the storage medium 610) that can direct a computer processor or other programmable processing apparatus to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions 610-1 stored in the computer-readable memory or memory devices produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function specified in the block(s) of the flowchart(s).
[0105] It will further be appreciated that the term “computer program instructions” as used herein refer to one or more instructions that can be executed by the one or more processors (for example, the processor 156 or the processor 606) to perform one or more functions as described herein. The instructions 610-1 may also be stored remotely such as on a server, or all or a portion of the instructions can be stored locally and remotely
[0106] Now, referring to the technical abilities and advantageous effect of the present disclosure, operational advantages that may be provided by one or more embodiments may include providing the system and the method for assessing feasibility of fiberization in the buildings within the service area, thus streamlining process of fiberization feasibility analysis of the buildings by consolidating disparate variables such as the location of the buildings within the FS A boundaries,the proximity of the buildings to the OLT devices, nearby site coverage metrics such as the RSRP and the SINK thresholds, the capacity of the serving cells within the buildings, the UBR connectivity using the serving cells, into a single framework. This results in significant time savings and enhanced efficiency for researchers, analysts, and decision-makers.
[0107] A further potential advantage of the one or more embodiments disclosed herein may include enabling users to gain comprehensive insights into the buildings by considering multiple factors / variables simultaneously. This approach enhances decision-making by providing a more nuanced understanding of building characteristics and requirements.
[0108] Another noteworthy advantage of the present disclosure may include but not limited thereto, enhanced mapping capabilities in view of the ability of the system and the method to map diverse factors / variables to each building based on its centroid value. Thus, spatial analysis and visualization of the buildings is facilitated, enabling the users to understand geographic patterns better and optimize resource allocation.
[0109] Another potential advantage of the one or more embodiments disclosed herein may include promoting data integration and standardization by providing a unified framework for analyzing the buildings, thereby harmonizing datasets collected from different sources and ensuring consistency in analysis, leading to more reliable results and comparisons.
[0110] Furthermore, additional advantages that may be provided by the present disclosure may include reduction in need for manual effort and resources by automating and simplifying process of building analysis and thematic classification. This automation further translates into cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations involved in urban planning, infrastructure development, telecommunications, and related fields.
[0111] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the methodology described herein in the present disclosure may be carried out in other specific ways than those set forth herein in the above disclosed embodiments without departing from essential characteristics and features of the present invention. The above-described embodiments are therefore to be construed in all aspects as illustrative and not restrictive.
[0112] The drawings and the forgoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, orders of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Any combination of the above features and functionalities may be used in accordance with one or more embodiments.
[0113] In the present disclosure, each of the embodiments has been described with reference to numerous specific details which may vary from embodiment to embodiment. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments disclosed herein may reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others may, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and / or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications are intended to be comprehended within the meaning of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and is not limited in scope.LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0114] The following list is provided for convenience and in support of the drawing figures and as part of the text of the specification, which describe innovations by reference to multiple items. Items not listed here may nonetheless be part of a given embodiment. For better legibility of the text, a given reference number is recitednear some, but not all, recitations of the referenced item in the text. The same reference number may be used with reference to different examples or different instances of a given item. The list of reference numerals is:100 - Wireless communication environment110 / 110-1 to 110-N - One or more Optical Line Terminal (OLT) devices120 / 120-1 to 120-N - One or more Optical Network Terminal (ONT) devices130 - Core network140 - Intermediate network150 - Server160 / 160-1 to 160-N - One or more databases200 - System for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within service area 152 - Memory154 - Communication bus156 - Processor156-1 - Reception module156-2 - Determination module156-3 - Processing module156-4 - Generation module156-5 - Display analytics module156-6 - Transmission module158 - Communication interface300 - Data flow between one or more databases 160160-1 - Feeder Serving Area (FSA) database160-2 - OLT database160-3 - Coverage metrics table160-4 - ODCPE database160-5 - Serving cell database160-6 - Building database160-7 - Feasibility report database160-8 -ONT database400 - Flowchart for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings based on one more parameters402-414 - Operation steps of the flowchart 400500 - Method for assessing the feasibility of the fiberization in the buildings within the service area502-506 - Operation steps of the method 500600 - Block diagram of a computing system602 - Network604 - Network interface 606 - Processor608 - Input / Output (I / O) interface610 - Non-transitory computer readable storage medium610-1 - Set of instructions
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We Claim:
1. A method (500) for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area, the method (500) comprising: receiving (502), by a reception module (156-1), a fiberization status of one or more buildings and one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings within the service area; determining (504), by a determination module (156-2) based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings; and assessing (506), by a processing module (156-3) upon determination that the one or more buildings are non-fiberized buildings, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.
2. The method (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters includes at least one of an availability of Feeder Serving Area (FSA) boundaries near each building, proximity of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) devices near each building, site coverage metrics and line of sight of a serving cell near each building, or capacity of the serving cell associated with each building.
3. The method (500) as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: exploring, by the processing module (156-3) upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings is not feasible, connectivity of Ultra Broadband Radio (UBR) using the serving cell associated with each building; and calculating, by the processing module (156-3), a distance from the serving cell and the one or more buildings.
4. The method (500) as claimed in claim 1, further comprises:suggesting, by the processing module (156-3) upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings is feasible, installation of Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (ODCPE) devices in the one or more buildings.
5. The method (500) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fiberization status of each building among the one or more buildings is identified based on an availability of one or more Optical Network Terminal (ONT) devices within each building.
6. The method (500) as claimed in claim 1, comprising: assigning, by the processing module (156-3), categories and priority to a plurality of geographical regions for fiber rollout based on a result of the assessment; and generating, by a generation module (156-4), a report based on at least one of the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings, or the categories and the priority of the plurality of geographical regions for the fiber rollout.
7. The method (500) as claimed in claim 6, comprising: displaying, by a display analytics module (156-5), the generated report including the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings on a map layer of a User Interface (UI) of a user device; and monitoring, by the processing module (156-3) based on a feedback mechanism, the assessment of the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings.
8. A system (200) for assessing feasibility of fiberization in buildings within a service area, the system (200) comprising: a reception module (156-1) configured to receive a fiberization status of one or more buildings and one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings within the service area;a determination module (156-2) configured to determine, based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings; and a processing module (156-3) configured to assess, upon determination that the one or more buildings are non-fiberized buildings, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.
9. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the one or more parameters includes at least one of an availability of Feeder Serving Area (FSA) boundaries near each building, proximity of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) devices near each building, site coverage metrics and line of sight of a serving cell near each building, or capacity of the serving cell associated with each building.
10. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the processing module (156-3) is further configured to: explore, upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings is not feasible, connectivity of Ultra Broadband Radio (UBR) using the serving cell associated with each building; and calculate a distance from the serving cell and the one or more buildings.
11. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the processing module (156-3) is further configured to: suggest, upon a result of the assessment indicating that the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings is feasible, installation of Outdoor Customer Premises Equipment (ODCPE) devices in the one or more buildings.
12. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the fiberization status of each building among the one or more buildings is identified based on an availability of one or more Optical Network Terminal (ONT) devices within each building.
13. The system (200) as claimed in claim 8, wherein the processing module (156-3) is further configured to assign categories and priority to a plurality of geographical regions for fiber rollout based on a result of the assessment; and the system (200) further comprises a generation module (156-4) configured to generate a report based on at least one of the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings, or the categories and the priority of the plurality of geographical regions for the fiber rollout.
14. The system (200) as claimed in claim 13, further comprises: a display analytics module (156-5) configured to display the generated report including the result of the assessment of feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings on a map layer of a User Interface (UI) of a user device, wherein the processing module (156-3) is further configured to monitor, based on a feedback mechanism, the assessment of the feasibility of the fiberization of the non- fiberized buildings.
15. A computer program product comprising computer-executable instructions that are stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium and that, when executed by at least one processor performs operations comprising: receiving a fiberization status of one or more buildings and one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings within the service area; determining, based on the fiberization status of the one or more buildings, whether the one or more buildings are fiberized buildings or non-fiberized buildings; and assessing, upon determination that the one or more buildings are non- fiberized buildings, the feasibility of the fiberization of the non-fiberized buildings based on the one or more parameters associated with the one or more buildings.
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