AR Network Monitoring for 5G Slice Troubleshooting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity and variety of interfaces and parameters in 5G mobile networks make it difficult for tenants to troubleshoot network slices without specialized knowledge or tools, especially when issues arise with leased 5G functions and services.
Innovation Solution
Utilizing augmented reality (AR) applications on client devices like smartphones or tablets to capture network characteristics, such as signal strength and device identifiers, and overlaying this data with configuration and operational information to assist in troubleshooting and decision-making for network hardware and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tenants use traditional network troubleshooting methods, then they can access network information, but the complexity and variety of interfaces and parameters make it difficult to troubleshoot without specialized knowledge or tools
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an augmented reality application as an intermediary between tenants and complex network interfaces. The AR application captures images of network devices, automatically identifies them, and presents simplified troubleshooting information through overlay graphics, eliminating the need for tenants to directly interact with complex network interfaces and parameters
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a visual copy of network device information through augmented reality overlays. Instead of requiring tenants to read complex text-based interface parameters, the system presents simplified visual representations and graphics that replicate essential network information in an easily digestible format
2Adaptability or versatility
If tenants gather network information using traditional methods, then they can obtain data, but it requires specialized knowledge and tools
Solution Approach 1:
The AR application enables self-service troubleshooting by automatically capturing device images, identifying network devices, and presenting relevant information without requiring tenants to have specialized network knowledge or use specialized tools. The system performs the complex tasks of device identification and information extraction automatically
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms complex network parameters into simplified visual presentations. The system changes the form of information from complex text-based parameters to simplified graphical overlays that are easily understandable by tenants without specialized knowledge
3Adaptability or versatility
If mobile network operator personnel are not present at tenant sites, then service deployment is flexible, but troubleshooting issues becomes difficult when problems arise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables tenants to perform self-service troubleshooting at their own sites using the AR application. Tenants can independently capture images, identify devices, access information, and receive guidance without requiring mobile network operator personnel to be physically present, maintaining flexibility while enabling effective troubleshooting
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AI summary
An example device includes one or more processors; an image capture device coupled to the one or more processors and configured to generate image capture data representative of a three-dimensional (3D) physical environment; an electronic display coupled to the one or more processors; and a memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory storing instructions to cause the one or more processors to: obtain characteristics of a network associated with the device, generate overlay image data indicative of the one or more characteristics of the network, augment the image capture data with the overlay image data to create augmented image capture data, and output, to the electronic display, the augmented image capture data. It is intended that, when published, the abstract be accompanied by Figure 1A.