Telecommunications Network CPE Connection via Preliminary Action
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telecommunications systems face inefficiencies in connecting customer premises equipment (CPE) to networks, including time-consuming configuration processes and security concerns due to untrusted environments for credential distribution, leading to delayed network access and potential disconnections.
Innovation Solution
A method that establishes a physical communication channel between a telecommunications network and CPE using network access-related identification information, providing a public or private IP address and initiating a logical communication channel, with functionality levels assigned based on contract-related identification, allowing secure and efficient network access without pre-configured credentials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a polling system is used to manage network access, then network control is improved, but access time for customer modem is reduced (polling defines time periods when no network access is possible)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a physical communication channel with network access-related identification information before actual network access is needed. The system proactively configures the CPE with network parameters and authentication information in advance, so when access is required, the CPE can immediately connect without waiting for polling cycles or manual configuration.
2Ease of operation
If session assigned Internet Protocol address is used, then network connectivity is established, but permanent usage is not possible requiring reconnection and possibly disconnection steps
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by assigning a permanent IP address to the CPE during the initial physical channel establishment, rather than using temporary session-based addresses. This permanent address is configured in advance and maintained across reconnections, eliminating the need for reconfiguration and reducing reconnection time when the CPE needs to access the network again.
3Ease of operation
If pre-configured credentials are distributed to CPE, then authentication is enabled, but security is compromised due to untrusted environment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary approach by using network access-related identification information (such as MAC address or device identifier) as a mediator between the CPE and the authentication system. Instead of directly distributing credentials to the CPE, the system uses this intermediary identifier to establish the physical channel and retrieve authentication information from a secure database, thereby avoiding the security risks of credential distribution in untrusted environments.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If manual credential configuration is required, then authentication security is improved, but setup time and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically performing the configuration and authentication process without manual intervention. When a CPE connects to the physical channel, the system automatically retrieves network parameters and authentication information based on the device's identification information, and automatically establishes the logical communication channel. This eliminates manual credential configuration while maintaining security through automated authentication.
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AI summary
A method for efficient use of a connection between a telecommunications network and a Customer Premises Equipment (CPE), via an access node, for a location based application includes: establishing a physical communication channel between the access node of the telecommunications network and the CPE; providing a public or private internet Protocol (IP) address to the CPE for use by the CPE to communicate with an IP Edge node of the telecommunications network; storing a location information related to the physical communication channel; initially assigning a first functionality level to the public or private IP address; and assigning a second functionality level to the public or private IP address when the telecommunications network is able to federate network access related identification information to a contract related identification information. The location information is used by the location based application.