Base Station Testing Namespace Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current testing systems for base stations in cellular networks require significant manual effort and are prone to errors due to the complexity of configuring packet and protocol parameters, especially when dealing with multiple conditions and proprietary parameter names.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of namespaces in test case configurations simplifies the naming of protocol parameters by allowing parameters with the same name to exist in separate namespaces, improving usability and reducing errors. This approach also allows for easier modification and addition of protocol stack layers without affecting other parameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration of packet and protocol parameters is performed, then test case coverage can be achieved, but time consumption and error probability increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent pre-configures protocol parameter sets and stores them in a repository before actual testing. The configuration module retrieves these pre-defined parameter sets based on test requirements, eliminating the need for manual configuration during testing. This preliminary preparation of parameter configurations directly reduces configuration time while maintaining accuracy through standardized pre-validated parameter sets.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates template configurations that can be copied and reused across multiple test cases. Instead of manually configuring parameters for each test case, the system copies and adapts pre-defined configuration templates, significantly reducing repetitive manual work while ensuring consistency and accuracy across different test scenarios.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple protocol parameters are configured manually, then comprehensive test scenarios can be covered, but the complexity of parameter management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the protocol parameter configuration into separate, modular configuration files, each representing a specific protocol layer or parameter set. The configuration module selectively loads and combines these segmented configuration files based on test requirements. This segmentation reduces the complexity of managing all parameters simultaneously while maintaining comprehensive test scenario coverage through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The configuration module acts as an intermediary between the test requirements and the protocol parameter configurations. It manages the complexity by automatically selecting, combining, and validating parameter sets from the repository based on test scenario requirements, shielding users from the underlying complexity of multiple protocol parameters while achieving comprehensive test coverage.
3Reliability
If proprietary parameter names are used in test configurations, then specific protocol requirements can be met, but user confusion and errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration module automatically performs parameter validation and consistency checks without requiring manual intervention. It self-validates the retrieved parameter sets against the test scenario requirements and protocol specifications, ensuring protocol compliance while reducing user burden. This automated self-validation maintains reliability without requiring users to understand complex proprietary parameter names.
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AI summary
A method and device for testing a base station comprising one or more radio units and a baseband unit connectable to the one or more radio units, wherein the device includes a configuration module configured to generate a first test case configuration associated with the one or more radio units and the baseband unit, where the first test case configuration includes a first protocol stack including a first protocol associated with a first layer and a second protocol associated with a second layer, and where a first set of protocol parameters associated with the first protocol is in a first namespace and a second set of protocol parameters associated with the second protocol is in a second namespace that is distinct from the first name space.