Carrier Virtual Network Interface for Layer One Resource Sharing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunication service providers face challenges in accessing and managing underutilized layer one resources across different networks, leading to overcapacity in some areas and undercapacity in others, resulting in delayed and costly service provisioning for customers.
Innovation Solution
The establishment of carrier virtual networks allows for the systemic management and sharing of underutilized layer one resources among telecommunication service providers, enabling secure access and efficient provisioning of services by dedicating portions of layer one resources to a virtual network that can be accessed by other providers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If telecommunication service providers deploy additional layer one resources to meet customer service needs, then service coverage and capacity are improved, but deployment costs and time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines layer one resources from multiple telecommunication networks into a shared pool that can be accessed by any participating provider. This merging allows providers to immediately access underutilized resources from other networks without time-consuming deployment, resolving the contradiction between service coverage and deployment time.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface system creates a universal access mechanism that allows any telecommunication service provider to access layer one resources from any other participating provider through a standardized interface. This multi-functional system enables resource sharing across different networks, providing immediate service coverage expansion without new deployment.
2Productivity
If telecommunication service providers access unmanaged layer one resources from other providers, then resource utilization is improved, but service provisioning complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an interface system as an intermediary between telecommunication service providers and layer one resources. This intermediary manages resource access, authentication, and provisioning through standardized procedures, simplifying what would otherwise be complex direct negotiations and manual configurations between providers.
Solution Approach 2:
The interface system changes the state of layer one resources from unmanaged to managed by implementing standardized access controls, resource tracking, and provisioning parameters. This parameter transformation enables automated resource allocation and simplifies the provisioning process while maintaining high utilization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If telecommunication service providers manually identify and negotiate access to layer one resources, then resource sharing is achieved, but service provisioning time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service system where telecommunication service providers can autonomously identify, select, and access layer one resources from the shared pool through the interface system. Providers can independently provision services using available resources without manual negotiation, dramatically increasing provisioning speed while maintaining extensive resource sharing capabilities.
4Reliability
If telecommunication networks maintain separate managed resources, then resource security and control are maintained, but resource sharing and reach are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments layer one resources into virtualized units that can be independently managed and allocated. Each provider's resources remain logically segmented and controlled through the interface system, which enforces access permissions and management boundaries. This segmentation enables secure resource sharing while maintaining each provider's control over their own assets.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a system and method to permit the network management system to indirectly manage layer one telecommunication resources dedicated to a carrier virtual network from a dedicating telecommunication network. In each telecommunication network a business layer allows that telecommunication network's management system and the layer one resources in that network to exchange network information and network instructions. One or more communication layers transmits messages having a predetermined format, such as XML or ASCII text, between the telecommunication layer to a format useable by the network management system associated with the interpretation layer for use as network information or network instructions.