Automated Bootstrapping for Radio Network Computing Devices
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
The deployment of computing devices for radio-based networks is time-intensive and costly, requiring manual provisioning and configuration, which is impractical due to varying customer requirements and the need for frequent software updates.
Innovation Solution
An end-to-end automated approach to bootstrapping computing devices, where customers generate deployment recipes specifying operating systems and software to be installed, and an automation service configures the devices to communicate with the automation service, allowing for automated installation of the necessary software and configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual provisioning and configuration is used for computing devices, then security and customization can be ensured, but deployment time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring computing devices with bootstrap agents during manufacturing or initial setup. These agents enable automated self-provisioning and software installation, allowing devices to be deployed rapidly without manual configuration while maintaining security through pre-established authentication mechanisms and encrypted communication channels.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration is performed for each device, then customer-specific requirements can be met, but labor cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through bootstrap agents that automatically discover network infrastructure, authenticate with automation services, and provision themselves without human intervention. The system allows customers to specify deployment parameters through simple APIs or configuration files, and the automated service handles the complex device configuration, software installation, and network integration processes.
3Reliability
If frequent software updates are implemented, then device security and performance are improved, but deployment and maintenance complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies feedback through automated service monitoring that continuously tracks device software versions, security vulnerability status, and performance metrics. The system automatically identifies devices requiring updates, provisions new software through the bootstrap agent, and verifies successful installation, creating a closed-loop update mechanism that reduces manual maintenance while ensuring current security and performance standards.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are various embodiments for bootstrapping for computing devices implementing functions for a radio-based network. In one embodiment, a request is received from a bootstrap agent executed in a computing device. A unique identifier presented by the bootstrap agent is verified. An installation recipe associated with the unique identifier and specified by a customer associated with the computing device is then determined. A secure communication channel with the bootstrap agent is created. The bootstrap agent installs an installation agent on the computing device. The installation agent installs and configures software on the computing device that implements one or more network functions for a radio-based network of the customer according to the installation recipe.