Intermediary Apparatus for DOCSIS to Mobile Network Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional DOCSIS OSS platforms face challenges in integrating with other communication networks to manage broadband access services, particularly in integrating mobile networks with wired broadband access systems.
Innovation Solution
An integrated communication system with an intermediary apparatus that transforms configuration data from a wired network format into a mobile network format, enabling the DOCSIS OSS platform to manage mobile network entities and devices without requiring knowledge of the mobile network's OSS platform, facilitating easier integration of mobile networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the DOCSIS OSS platform is used to manage wired broadband access service, then the wired network management capability is maintained, but the ability to integrate and manage mobile networks is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary translation module that sits between the DOCSIS OSS platform and the mobile network core entities. This intermediary translates configuration data from DOCSIS format to mobile network format, enabling the DOCSIS OSS platform to manage mobile networks without direct integration complexity. The intermediary handles format conversion, allowing the existing DOCSIS OSS platform to extend its management capability to mobile networks while maintaining its original architecture.
2Ease of operation
If the DOCSIS OSS platform directly manages mobile network entities, then the integration functionality is achieved, but the operational complexity and knowledge requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The translation module acts as an intermediary that shields operators from the complexity of mobile network OSS platforms. It converts DOCSIS OSS configuration data into mobile network compatible formats, allowing operators to use their familiar DOCSIS OSS platform interface and procedures to manage mobile networks. This eliminates the need for operators to learn and operate multiple different OSS platforms while maintaining cross-network management capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the DOCSIS OSS platform universal by enabling it to manage both wired broadband access networks and mobile networks through the translation module. The platform maintains its original wired network management functionality while gaining extended capability to manage mobile network entities through format translation, achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate systems.
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AI summary
An integrated communication system and a service provisioning method thereof are provided. The integrated communication system includes a core network entity, a service provisioning system and an intermediary apparatus. The core network entity is resided in the mobile network. The service provisioning system is conformed to a wired network other than the mobile network. The intermediary apparatus is connected between the core network entity and the service provisioning system. The intermediary apparatus receives a configuration data with a first format conformed to the wired network from the service provisioning system, and transforms the configuration data into a configuration command with a second format conformed to the mobile network. The core network entity operates according to the configuration command. Accordingly, an operator of the wired network can manage network entities and network devices in the mobile network without knowledge of operation support system (OSS) platform of the mobile network.