Broadband Transport Provisioning Over Existing Power Lines
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a system that can easily and quickly deploy and provision high-speed digital communications to users at residential and commercial locations, minimizing delays, difficulties, and costs associated with technician visits.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for facilitating customer broadband transport service using a digital communication port and a server-based digital service connection software, allowing users to select from multiple service providers and payment options, and enabling easy setup and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional cable and fiber networks are deployed to provide high-speed digital communications, then communication speed is improved, but capital investment and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by enabling a single existing infrastructure (power lines) to serve multiple functions - both electrical power distribution and digital communication transmission. This eliminates the need for separate cable or fiber infrastructure, reducing installation complexity while maintaining high-speed communication capabilities through the multi-functional use of power lines
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing communication-carrying capability into the existing power line infrastructure. Rather than directly deploying new communication networks, the system mediates between the power distribution network and digital communication requirements, allowing power lines to carry communication signals through appropriate modulation and demodulation techniques
2Reliability
If technician visits are scheduled to install equipment and ensure proper connections, then service reliability is improved, but service delay and operational cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling automatic service provisioning and activation through digital systems. The system can automatically provision services, configure equipment, and activate connections without requiring technician visits for manual setup. This maintains service reliability through automated quality control while eliminating service delays associated with scheduling and deploying technicians
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring and pre-provisioning service parameters and equipment settings before customer activation. The system prepares all necessary configurations in advance, so when a customer subscribes, service can be activated immediately without requiring on-site technician intervention for setup and testing
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional service deployment methods are used with multiple service providers, then service option variety is improved, but provisioning complexity and customer setup effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by consolidating multiple service provider interfaces and provisioning systems into a unified platform. The system combines various service options from different providers into a single customer-facing interface, managing the complexity of multiple providers internally while presenting a simplified selection process to customers, thus maintaining service variety without increasing perceived complexity
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AI summary
A system and method for facilitating and provisioning customer broadband transport service between a digital communication port employing digital communications and at least one communications provider, including communicating with a provisioning server to establish service and to coordinate service offerings of one or more communication providers.