Automated Intelligent Node for Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network nodes require manual configuration and maintenance, which is time-consuming and inefficient, and lacks remote monitoring and control capabilities, leading to potential service disruptions and increased operational costs.
Innovation Solution
Automated intelligent node setup and configuration system that allows a computing device to determine a desired operating profile for HFC nodes, adjust components remotely, and enable remote monitoring and control, eliminating the need for external test equipment and reducing the need for manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual configuration and maintenance is used for HFC nodes, then installation and operation are simple, but it is time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The node is equipped with automated intelligence that enables it to self-configure and self-diagnose without external intervention. The node automatically determines operating profiles, adjusts component settings, and monitors its own status, eliminating the need for manual configuration and maintenance activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures operating profiles and component settings before the node is deployed. When the node is installed, it automatically applies these pre-determined configurations, eliminating the time-consuming manual setup process that would otherwise be required.
2Reliability
If manual configuration is used for HFC nodes, then device complexity is low, but remote monitoring and control capabilities are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
A computing device acts as an intermediary between the node and the operator. The computing device communicates with the node, retrieves status information, sends control commands, and updates operating profiles, enabling remote monitoring and control without requiring complex direct integration at the node level.
Solution Approach 2:
The node continuously monitors its own operating status and provides feedback to the computing device. This feedback mechanism enables the system to detect issues, adjust settings, and maintain optimal performance remotely, enhancing reliability through automated closed-loop control.
3Productivity
If conventional nodes are used, then power consumption is lower, but issue detection and remediation speed is slower
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical inspection and configuration processes with automated electronic monitoring and control systems. The node uses electronic sensors, processors, and communication interfaces to automatically detect and report issues, eliminating the need for physical site visits and manual diagnostics.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated monitoring system operates continuously, constantly checking node status and detecting issues as they arise. This continuous surveillance enables immediate detection and faster remediation compared to periodic manual inspections, while the system is optimized to consume power only when needed for active monitoring and communication.
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AI summary
Automated intelligent node setup and configuration in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Network may be provided. First, a desired operating profile for a node connected in a Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) network may be determined by a computing device. Next, based on the desired operating profile, a setting for at least one component in the node may be determined by the computing device. Then the at least one component in the node may be adjusted remotely by the computing device to the determined setting.