Cloud Server SLA Network Coverage Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Implementing service-level agreement (SLA)-based network management for wireless networks is challenging due to varying channel conditions and interference, making it difficult to ensure network availability, coverage, and capacity management meets agreed-upon commitments.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a cloud server that receives network coverage information from wireless sensors deployed at customer sites, automatically determines SLA network metrics, and generates alerts when thresholds are not met, using signal strength information from wireless access points to ensure compliance with predetermined standards for network availability, coverage, and capacity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If wireless networks are deployed with varying channel conditions and interference, then network coverage and accessibility are improved, but network reliability and SLA compliance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous monitoring of network coverage metrics and automatically compares them against SLA thresholds. When violations are detected, the system generates alerts and enables automated remediation actions, creating a closed-loop feedback mechanism that maintains SLA compliance despite varying channel conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-configures SLA thresholds and automated remediation policies before deployment. By establishing predetermined response actions and coverage standards in advance, the network can quickly respond to violations without manual intervention, ensuring consistent SLA adherence across diverse wireless environments
2Reliability
If automated monitoring and alerting systems are implemented, then SLA compliance is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional platform that consolidates coverage monitoring, SLA evaluation, alert generation, and automated remediation into a single system. This universal approach handles multiple SLA parameters (coverage, capacity, availability) through unified processes, reducing overall system complexity despite the comprehensive functionality provided
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a device and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for network coverage management of a network deployed at a customer site involves at a cloud server connected to the network, receiving network coverage information of the network deployed at the customer site from wireless sensors deployed at the customer site and at the cloud server, automatically determining a service-level agreement (SLA) network coverage metric based on the network coverage information.