Dynamic Authorization Level Assignment in Communication Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional communication networks assign fixed authorization levels to subscribers, leading to inefficiencies in resource allocation and priority management, especially during resource shortages or emergencies, as these levels are not dynamically adjustable without administrative interventions.

Innovation Solution

A method where authorization levels are assigned based on real-time scenarios, using a component that evaluates location, event, and other parameters to dynamically allocate priorities, allowing flexible resource management and emergency response support.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If fixed authorization levels are assigned to subscribers, then authorization management is simplified and stable, but resource allocation efficiency deteriorates during emergencies or resource shortages

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthorization level stabilityVSAvoidresource allocation efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic authorization levels that automatically adjust based on real-time network conditions, subscriber activity patterns, and resource availability. Instead of static assignments, the system continuously evaluates multiple parameters and adapts authorization levels accordingly, allowing the network to respond flexibly to emergencies and varying demand conditions while maintaining operational stability through automated decision-making algorithms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes multiple parameters simultaneously including time of day, network load, subscriber location, and resource availability to dynamically adjust authorization levels. By monitoring and responding to changes in these parameters, the network optimizes resource allocation efficiency without requiring manual administrative intervention, resolving the contradiction between stability and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If administrative interventions are required to change authorization levels, then security and control are maintained, but response time to emergencies deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveauthorization control securityVSAvoidauthorization change response time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-service authorization system where the network automatically adjusts authorization levels based on predefined policies and real-time conditions without requiring administrative intervention. The system monitors network state, evaluates policy rules, and executes authorization changes autonomously, maintaining security through policy enforcement while achieving immediate response to emergencies by eliminating human decision-making delays

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors network conditions, resource availability, and subscriber behavior, then uses this feedback to automatically adjust authorization levels in real-time. This closed-loop control mechanism ensures that authorization changes are made securely according to predefined policies while responding immediately to changing conditions, resolving the contradiction between controlled security and rapid response

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of manufacture

If authorization levels are permanently assigned, then configuration simplicity is achieved, but adaptability to different scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration simplicityVSAvoidscenario adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal authorization framework that handles multiple scenarios and conditions through a single dynamic system. Rather than requiring separate configurations for different situations, the system uses a unified policy engine that evaluates multiple parameters and applies appropriate authorization levels across diverse scenarios including emergencies, resource constraints, and varying network conditions, achieving both configuration simplicity and scenario adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9036799B2Method for communication and components in a communications network
Publication Date: 2015.05.19 RINGCENTRAL INC
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AI summary

With a method for communication in a communication network, a subscriber is assigned an authorization level depending on the respective applicable scenario at the time when the authorization level is assigned for that subscriber in that communication network.