Centralized Device Optimizing Neighbor Relations in Self-Organizing Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current neighbor relation optimization in self-organizing networks is manual and semi-automatic, relying on offline data export and import, which prevents automatic optimization due to the inability to automatically acquire data sources for network planning and optimization tools.
Innovation Solution
A computer-readable medium with executable codes that determine to-be-processed neighboring cells according to preset rules, generate optimization suggestions, and deliver these suggestions to a radio network controller (RNC) for automatic optimization of neighbor relations, including acquiring measurement reports, determining missing or redundant cells, and adjusting cell priorities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If manual data export and import is used for neighbor relation optimization, then data can be processed by network planning tools, but automatic optimization cannot be achieved due to inability to automatically acquire data sources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized device as an intermediary between the RNC and network planning tools. This centralized device automatically acquires data from the RNC, processes it, and delivers optimization suggestions back to the RNC, eliminating the need for manual data export and import operations while enabling automatic neighbor relation optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service automation where the centralized device automatically performs data acquisition, analysis, and optimization suggestion delivery without human intervention. The RNC receives automated optimization suggestions and can automatically adjust neighbor relations based on these suggestions, making the entire optimization process self-service and eliminating manual operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple standards, levels, and station types are supported in the network, then network versatility is improved, but neighbor relation management complexity increases dramatically
Solution Approach 1:
The centralized device is designed with multi-functionality to handle diverse neighbor relation optimization tasks across multiple standards (UMTS, LTE, GSM), levels, and station types. It can acquire measurement reports from different cell types, analyze various neighbor relation scenarios, and generate appropriate optimization suggestions for heterogeneous network environments, providing a universal solution for complex multi-standard networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The centralized device acts as an intelligent intermediary that abstracts the complexity of multi-standard neighbor relation management. It consolidates data acquisition from various sources, performs unified analysis, and delivers standardized optimization suggestions, thereby simplifying the management complexity despite supporting multiple standards and station types.
3Productivity
If neighbor relation optimization is performed manually, then control over optimization process is maintained, but optimization efficiency and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service automation where the centralized device autonomously performs data acquisition, analysis, and optimization suggestion generation without human intervention. The RNC can automatically apply these suggestions to adjust neighbor relations, significantly improving optimization efficiency and productivity while maintaining full automation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback loop where the centralized device continuously monitors network performance through measurement reports, analyzes neighbor relation effectiveness, and delivers iterative optimization suggestions to the RNC. This automated feedback mechanism enables continuous improvement of neighbor relations without manual intervention, enhancing both productivity and automation extent.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and an apparatus for optimizing a neighbor relation. The method for optimizing a neighbor relation in the present invention includes: determining, by a centralized device, to-be-processed neighboring cells according to a preset rule, generating an optimization suggestion according to the determined to-be-processed neighboring cells, and delivering the optimization suggestion to a radio network controller RNC, so that the RNC optimizes the to-be-processed neighboring cells according to the optimization suggestion. According to the embodiments of the present invention, automatic optimization of the neighbor relation is implemented.