3D Topology View for Network Element Identification
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Solution Overview
Problem
In telecommunications operation and maintenance, the increasing complexity of network structures makes it difficult for personnel to quickly identify network element objects in a topology view, as all objects in the same subnet are displayed on the same plane, leading to inconvenience in management.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for processing network element object information in a 3D topology view, where selecting an object sends a command to a back-end server to retrieve and adjust its position and size, allowing zooming and re-displaying within a window to facilitate quicker identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If all network element objects in the same subnet are displayed on the same plane, then the network structure is organized by area dimensions, but it becomes inconvenient for operation and maintenance personnel to identify a network element object quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a traditional 2D topology view to a 3D topology view, adding the Z-axis dimension to display network element objects. This allows objects to be distributed across multiple layers and depth levels, enabling operators to identify specific objects more quickly by navigating through different spatial dimensions rather than searching through all objects on a single plane.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display of network element objects by dividing them into different subnets based on area dimensions, and further organizes each subnet into multiple layers and depth levels. This segmentation allows operators to focus on specific regions and layers, reducing the cognitive load when identifying objects among a large number of network elements.
2Quantity of substance
If the number of network element objects increases with mobile traffic growth, then network management becomes more comprehensive, but the network structure becomes more complicated and harder to manage
Solution Approach 1:
By introducing 3D spatial dimensions (layers and depth levels) to organize network element objects, the system can accommodate a growing number of objects without increasing the apparent complexity of the network structure. The multi-dimensional organization provides a systematic framework that scales with network growth while maintaining manageability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the large number of network element objects into multiple subnets, layers, and depth levels, creating a hierarchical structure that simplifies management. This segmentation approach allows operators to manage subsets of objects independently, reducing the overall complexity despite the increasing total number of objects.
3Device complexity
If all network element objects are displayed in one subnet on the same plane, then the topology view is simple to implement, but it is inconvenient for operation and maintenance personnel to identify network element objects quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a 3D topology view that adds layers and depth levels to the traditional single-plane display. While this increases implementation complexity compared to a 2D view, it dramatically reduces the time required to identify specific network element objects by enabling spatial navigation and focused viewing of relevant objects in specific layers and regions.
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AI summary
A method and a device for processing network element object information in a three-dimensional (3D) topology view are provided. The method includes: in response to a user's operation of selecting a first network element object in the 3D topology view displayed in a window, sending a first instruction to a back-end server; receiving position coordinates and size information of the first network element object from the back-end server; and adjusting position coordinates of the first network element object in the window according to a size of the window and the position coordinates of the first network element object, multiplying the size information of the first network element object by a preset zoom factor to zoom the first network element object, and redisplaying the zoomed first network element object at the adjusted position coordinates in the window. Thus, the user can identify the network element object quickly in the window.