Cell Counteraction Verification for Wireless Network Anomalies

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication networks face challenges in identifying the root cause of performance degradation due to the variety of performance indicators and network configurations, making it difficult to determine effective counteractions for remedying anomalies.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method that analyzes channel quality indicators (CQI) to identify anomalies in cells, determines a counteraction based on common nominators such as antenna ports, radio units, or sectors, and verifies the effectiveness of the counteraction by comparing performance indicators before and after implementation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual analysis and troubleshooting of network anomalies is performed, then detailed inspection and customization is possible, but time consumption and operational complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly detection accuracyVSAvoidtime to resolve anomalies
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service by automatically detecting anomalies, generating diagnostic information, and providing remediation guidance without requiring manual network engineer intervention for each anomaly event

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical analysis and troubleshooting processes are replaced with automated electronic systems that continuously monitor network traffic, analyze anomalies using predefined policies, and generate remediation actions automatically

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If comprehensive network monitoring and analysis systems are deployed, then anomaly detection capability is improved, but system complexity and resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork monitoring reliabilityVSAvoidsystem architecture complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The monitoring system is segmented into modular components including anomaly detection modules, policy evaluation modules, and remediation modules that can be independently configured and managed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides multi-functionality by combining anomaly detection, diagnostic analysis, and remediation guidance into a single unified platform that handles multiple network protocols and anomaly types

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If automated anomaly detection and remediation systems are implemented, then response time and productivity are improved, but system complexity and development cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanomaly resolution speedVSAvoidautomation system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring anomaly detection policies, diagnostic procedures, and remediation actions that are automatically executed when anomalies are detected, eliminating the need for real-time manual decision-making

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where anomaly detection results automatically trigger diagnostic analysis, which then generates remediation actions that are executed and monitored for effectiveness, creating a closed-loop automated response system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4342214B1Determining counteractions for remedying network anomalies
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 ELISA OYJ
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AI summary

Example embodiments relate to counteractions for remedying anomalies within a communication network. A computer-implemented method may comprise detecting an anomaly associated with at least a first cell; determining a counteraction for the first cell; identifying at least one second cell impacted by the counteraction; obtaining first performance indicator(s) the first cell and/or the at least one second cell, wherein the first performance indicator(s) are associated with a first time period before performance of the counteraction; causing performance of the counteraction at the first cell or providing an indication of the counteraction for performance of the counteraction at the first cell by a user; obtaining second performance indicator(s) associated with the first cell and/or the at least one second cell, wherein the second performance indicator(s) are associated with a second time period after performance of the counteraction; and verifying the counteraction based on first performance indicator(s) and the second performance indicator(s).