Automated Crisis Simulation for Mobile Network BCP
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Solution Overview
Problem
Simulating crisis events in mobile networks for Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is challenging due to the difficulty in replicating realistic scenarios and evaluating network performance and team responses effectively.
Innovation Solution
An automated crisis simulation method and system that allow users to define crisis simulations through a user interface, differentiate between real and simulated crisis notifications, and initiate drills according to predetermined protocols to test preparedness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If direct simulation of mobile networks is performed using a realistic model, then the accuracy and realism of crisis scenario simulation is improved, but the time required for simulation increases to hours
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a simplified copy or representation of the mobile network crisis simulation that captures the essential characteristics and behaviors without requiring full realistic modeling. This allows the simulation to run quickly while still providing meaningful results for testing crisis response protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of the simulation model by reducing complexity and detail levels while maintaining key crisis scenario characteristics. This enables faster simulation execution while preserving the ability to evaluate network performance and team responses to crisis events.
2Reliability
If comprehensive crisis simulation testing is implemented, then the preparedness evaluation of operations and monitoring teams is improved, but the complexity of the simulation system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the crisis simulation system into separate modular components including crisis scenario definitions, notification generation, drill initiation, and performance evaluation. This segmentation allows each component to be independently managed and configured, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining comprehensive testing capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a multi-functional simulation system that can handle various types of crisis scenarios (natural disasters,人为 events, network failures) using a unified platform. This universal approach allows comprehensive preparedness evaluation without requiring separate complex systems for each crisis type.
3Measurement precision
If real-time differentiation between fake and real crisis notifications is implemented, then the accuracy of drill initiation is improved, but the complexity of notification verification increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary verification mechanism that sits between crisis notification receipt and drill initiation. This intermediary layer checks whether a notification is associated with a defined crisis simulation before triggering a drill, providing accurate differentiation without requiring complex analysis of the notification source itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors for defined crisis simulations and automatically compares incoming notifications against these predefined scenarios. This feedback loop enables real-time differentiation between fake and real notifications through systematic comparison rather than complex verification of each notification individually.
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AI summary
An automated crisis simulator and method for providing automated crisis simulation for Business Continuity Planning (BCP). Data is entered in a crisis simulation User Interface (UI) to define a crisis simulation. A crisis notification is received and a determination is made whether the notification of the crisis is a fake crisis notification. In response to the notification being determined to be a real crisis notification, a manager of the mobile network is notified of the crisis being real and the crisis simulation is terminated. Alternatively, in response to the notification being determined to be the fake crisis notification associated with the crisis simulation, the manager of the mobile network is notified, wherein a drill is initiated according to a predetermined protocol to address the crisis simulation. A drill report is recorded, which enables the response of the operations and monitoring teams to be analyzed to identify areas for improvement.