Automated BIU IP Allocation via NMS Server Registration

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for connecting a BTS interface unit (BIU) to a network management system (NMS) server require manual IP setup, leading to inefficiencies and errors, especially when performed by non-experts, and do not automate the IP allocation and registration process effectively.

Innovation Solution

A relay managing method and NMS server that automates IP allocation and registration by using a BIU registration table to map BIU identification information to a unique ID, allowing for automatic IP allocation and updating, and utilizing a DHCP unit for dynamic IP management, thereby simplifying the setup and ensuring reliable communication connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual IP setup operation is performed by a manager, then IP allocation and registration can be completed, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveregistration speedVSAvoidaccuracy of IP setup

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The BIU automatically performs IP setup operations itself without requiring manual intervention from a manager. The system self-configures by obtaining IP information through automatic discovery protocols and completes registration with the NMS server autonomously, eliminating human error and accelerating the process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of IP configuration is replaced with automated electronic discovery and configuration protocols. The BIU uses automatic IP discovery mechanisms to obtain network configuration parameters and electronically registers with the NMS server, substituting human manual operations with automated system processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Ease of operation

If a manager manually registers IP addresses in the NMS server, then communication connection is established, but the process requires memorizing and manually entering multiple IPs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of registration processVSAvoidtime for IP registration

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The BIU autonomously completes the entire registration process by automatically obtaining IP information through discovery protocols and submitting registration requests to the NMS server without requiring a manager to memorize or manually enter IP addresses, dramatically simplifying operations and reducing time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The BIU performs preliminary IP configuration and self-identification before attempting registration with the NMS server. By pre-obtaining IP information and preparing registration data in advance through automatic discovery, the actual registration process is expedited and requires no manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Productivity

If automatic IP allocation and registration is implemented, then setup time is reduced and errors are minimized, but automated IP management systems are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesetup efficiencyVSAvoidcomplexity of IP management system

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The NMS server performs multiple functions including IP allocation, BIU registration management, and communication coordination through a unified automated system. This multi-functional approach consolidates what could be separate complex systems into one integrated platform that handles the entire IP management lifecycle.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The NMS server acts as an intermediary between the BIU and the network infrastructure, managing IP allocation and registration processes. This mediator coordinates the automated interactions between components, simplifying the overall system architecture while enabling automated IP management functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9906490B2Relay managing method and network management system server using the same

Publication Date: 2018.02.27 SOLID

AI summary

In a relay managing method through a network management system (NMS) server, a registration request is received from a relay BTS interface unit (BIU). The identification information of the BIU that transmits the registration request is compared with a previously registered BIU registration table, and a new BIU ID is provided to the BIU that transmits the registration request, when information corresponding to the identification information of the BIU that transmits the registration request does not exist in the BIU registration table. Subsequently, registration is performed by mapping the identification information of the BIU that transmits the registration request and allocation IP information to the provided new BIU ID.