ANR Log Transfer Control Between Radio Network Controllers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network management solutions fail to control log transfer efficiently in scenarios where a base RNC does not require continuous log information from a Receiving RNC, leading to wastage of transport and processing resources.
Innovation Solution
Configuring and sending control information to pause or continue the transfer of Automatic Neighbour Relation (ANR) logs between radio network controllers, allowing network management systems to instruct radio network controllers to manage log transfer operations, thereby optimizing resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If continuous log transfer is maintained between RNCs, then complete neighbour relation information is available, but transport resources and processing resources are wasted when the base RNC does not require the log information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of log transfer by introducing a control mechanism that can pause or resume log transmission based on real-time network conditions and base RNC requirements. The Network Management System or base RNC sends control messages to the Receiving RNC to dynamically adjust the log transfer state, ensuring resources are consumed only when needed while maintaining information availability when required.
2Reliability
If continuous log transfer is maintained between RNCs, then complete neighbour relation information is available, but processing resources of RNCs and OAM devices are wasted when the log information is not needed
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts processing resource allocation by controlling the log transfer lifecycle. When the base RNC reaches maximum neighbour cell capacity or determines no new relations are needed, it triggers a pause command, immediately reducing processing load on the Receiving RNC and OAM devices. This dynamic adjustment ensures processing resources are utilized only when contributing to meaningful network optimization.
3Productivity
If log transfer control is implemented, then resource efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases due to additional control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a Network Management System as an intermediary that centralizes the control logic for log transfer. This mediator receives requests from base RNCs, determines whether log transfer should be paused or continued, and sends appropriate control commands to Receiving RNCs. By concentrating the control intelligence in the OAM layer rather than distributing it across multiple RNCs, the system reduces overall complexity while maintaining efficient resource utilization.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and a device for log transfer. The method includes: configuring control information, where the control information is used to control transfer of an automatic neighbor relation ANR log; and sending the control information to control a first radio network controller to pause or continue transfer of the ANR log to a second radio network controller, where: the first radio network controller is a radio network controller that receives the ANR log from a user equipment; and the second radio network controller is a radio network controller that controls a cell where an unconfigured neighboring cell is detected.