Carrier Network Traffic Analysis System for Remote Failure Diagnosis
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for failure analysis or security analysis in carrier networks are inefficient, particularly when edges are geographically separated, leading to high costs due to the need for engineer dispatches.
Innovation Solution
An analysis system comprising a collection unit, analysis unit, setting unit, conversion unit, and distribution unit that collects, analyzes, and converts traffic from a core network, allowing for remote analysis without physical engineer presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If engineers are dispatched to geographically separated edges for failure analysis or security analysis, then analysis can be performed at the source, but the cost and time required increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the edge network environment at the analysis site. Traffic data is collected from the actual edge and replicated to the analysis site, where a virtual analysis environment processes this copied data. This eliminates the need for engineers to physically travel to geographically separated edges while maintaining analysis accuracy, as the virtual environment faithfully reproduces the target network's traffic patterns and characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces traffic collection devices and analysis sites as intermediary components between the edge network and engineers. Instead of direct engineer-to-edge interaction requiring physical presence, the intermediary system collects, transmits, and processes traffic data remotely. This mediator layer enables accurate failure or security analysis to be performed at a centralized location without requiring engineer dispatch to the actual edge locations.
2Measurement precision
If engineers are dispatched to geographically separated edges for failure analysis or security analysis, then analysis can be performed at the source, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a virtual copy of the edge network environment at the analysis site. Traffic data is collected from the actual edge and replicated to the analysis site, where a virtual analysis environment processes this copied data. This eliminates the need for engineers to physically travel to geographically separated edges while maintaining analysis accuracy, as the virtual environment faithfully reproduces the target network's traffic patterns and characteristics.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables the network system to perform self-diagnosis and self-analysis through automated traffic collection and analysis tools. The system automatically collects traffic data, processes it through analysis functions, and generates results without requiring human engineers to be physically present at the edge. This self-service capability reduces the cost associated with engineer dispatch while maintaining high analysis accuracy through automated detection and analysis mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple analysis functions are deployed at various edges, then comprehensive analysis capability is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple analysis functions into a single centralized analysis site. Instead of deploying separate analysis capabilities at each geographically separated edge, the system consolidates traffic collection from multiple edges and processes all analysis functions at one location. This combining approach maintains comprehensive analysis capability across different network edges while reducing overall system complexity by eliminating redundant analysis infrastructure at each edge location.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal analysis site capable of performing multiple analysis functions for different types of traffic and network conditions. The analysis site is designed with multi-functional capabilities that can handle security analysis, failure analysis, and other diagnostic tasks for traffic from various edges. This universal approach provides comprehensive analysis capability without requiring separate specialized systems at each edge, thereby reducing system complexity while maintaining versatility.
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AI summary
A collection device (10) collects traffic from a core network (10N) connected to a plurality of operator networks (20N). Further, an analysis device has a plurality of functions of analyzing traffic. Further, a setting device sets a scenario that designates at least one of the plurality of functions. Further, a pre-processing device converts the traffic collected by the collection device (10) to traffic of a format suitable for the function designated by the scenario. Further, a distribution device distributes the traffic converted by the pre-processing device to a designated function.