AAA Server Dynamic Parent Circuit Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current network configurations require manual and error-prone static provisioning of parent circuits, which is inefficient and lacks centralized management, especially in large and heterogeneous networks.

Innovation Solution

Dynamic configuration of parent circuits through subscriber records on an AAA server responsive to authorization events, allowing for centralized management and automated attribute application across multiple devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If static provisioning is used for parent circuits, then configuration stability is maintained, but device complexity and manual effort increase significantly in large networks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration stabilityVSAvoidmanual provisioning complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

An intermediary system is introduced between the network administrator and the parent circuits to automate the provisioning process. The system receives subscription data, determines appropriate parent circuits based on predefined criteria, and automatically applies configurations, eliminating manual intervention while maintaining stable, reliable configurations through consistent application of provisioning rules

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by automatically determining and configuring parent circuits based on subscription data without requiring manual administrator intervention. The automated system evaluates subscription information, identifies suitable parent circuits using selection criteria, and applies configurations autonomously, reducing manual complexity while maintaining configuration stability through systematic rule-based decision-making

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Manufacturing precision

If manual static provisioning is used, then configuration control is precise, but productivity and scalability deteriorate in large heterogeneous networks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconfiguration control precisionVSAvoidprovisioning speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The manual mechanical provisioning process is replaced with an automated electronic system that processes subscription data and applies configurations programmatically. The system substitutes human operators with automated logic that reads subscription information, determines parent circuits based on predefined criteria, and applies configurations automatically, maintaining precise control through systematic rule-based decision-making while dramatically improving provisioning speed and scalability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the provisioning approach from static manual parameters to dynamic automated parameters based on subscription data. By automating the determination of parent circuits and configuration parameters based on subscription information and predefined criteria, the system maintains precise configuration control through systematic parameter selection while improving productivity through automated processing of multiple subscriptions simultaneously

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If centralized management is implemented, then network scalability improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork scalabilityVSAvoidcentralized management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The centralized management system is segmented into distinct functional modules: subscription data reception, parent circuit determination based on predefined criteria, and configuration application. This segmentation allows the system to handle scalability through automated processing while managing complexity by dividing functions into separate, manageable components that can operate independently but coordinate through standardized interfaces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized management system is designed with universal functionality to handle diverse subscription types and parent circuit scenarios through a single automated platform. The system universally processes subscription data, applies determination criteria, and manages configurations across the network, improving scalability by providing a unified management approach while managing complexity through standardized multi-functional processing logic

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9007913B2Dynamically configuring attributes of a parent circuit on a network element

Publication Date: 2015.04.14 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)

AI summary

Methods and apparatus for dynamically configuring a parent circuit through a subscriber record on an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server responsive to an authorization event for the subscriber session on the network element. According to one embodiment of the invention, the AAA server accesses the subscriber record for a subscriber session on the network element. Based on this subscriber record, a set of one or more attributes for a subscriber circuit and a set of one or more attributes for a parent circuit of the subscriber circuit are determined. The network element applies the set of subscriber circuit attributes to the subscriber circuit and the set of parent circuit attributes to the parent circuit.