Dynamic Graph Schema Framework for Telecom Device Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional repository management tools for telecommunication networks require extensive manual and technical efforts for integrating different data schemas, leading to time-consuming processes and potential network downtime.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic schema framework using a graph data schema that allows for on-the-fly creation, enhancement, or implementation of data models without additional coding, testing, or deployment, enabling seamless integration of network devices in a centralized repository.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional repository management tools are used to integrate different data schemas, then integration completeness is improved, but implementation time and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses template-based data schemas that can be copied and reused across different repositories. Pre-defined templates capture common data structures and relationships, allowing rapid replication across multiple repositories without recreating schemas from scratch, thus reducing implementation time while maintaining integration completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-defining data schemas, relationships, and integration rules before actual repository integration. The framework prepares template schemas, validation rules, and mapping configurations in advance, so that when repositories need to be integrated, the heavy lifting has already been done, significantly reducing on-demand implementation time
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional repository management tools are used to integrate different data schemas, then integration completeness is improved, but device complexity and manual effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service capabilities where the system automatically generates data schemas, validates data models, and configures relationships without requiring extensive manual intervention. The framework includes automated schema generation from templates, automatic validation against defined rules, and self-configuring connection mechanisms that reduce manual coding, testing, and deployment efforts
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal template-based framework that handles multiple repository types and data schemas through a single unified approach. The same template mechanisms, validation rules, and integration patterns work across diverse repositories, eliminating the need for separate manual integration processes for each repository type, thus reducing overall device complexity and manual effort
3Manufacturing precision
If data schemas are updated in traditional repository management systems, then data model accuracy is improved, but network availability deteriorates due to downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic schema updates that allow data models to be modified without taking the repository offline. The system supports live schema evolution where templates can be updated, new data models can be added, and existing schemas can be refined while the repository remains operational, maintaining network availability while improving data model accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary validation and testing of schema changes in a sandbox or staging environment before applying them to the production repository. This preliminary action ensures data model accuracy is verified beforehand, allowing updates to be deployed with minimal disruption and maintaining network availability
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AI summary
This disclosure provides methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums for managing network devices in a telecommunication network using a graph data schema may be provided. the method may include retrieving, from a database, an entity model specification associated with a network device being deployed; determining whether a base model associated with the entity model specification is supported; adding one or more vertex node labels in the graph data schema based on the name, the type of network device, and the version in the entity model specification; adding one or more characteristic nodes in the graph data schema based on one or more characteristics; adding one or more edges in the graph data schema on the one or more relationships in the entity model specification; and based on no error being generated, activating the graph data schema to manage the network device being deployed in the telecommunication network.