Dynamic Telecommunications Service Provisioning for M2M Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current auto-provisioning solutions for telecommunications networks are inflexible and inefficient, as they statically select the nodes and data to be provisioned for M2M devices based on identifiers, leading to increased production costs and resource wastage, particularly since the intended usage of M2M devices is not accounted for until they connect to the network.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for dynamically selecting connectivity service data and provisioning nodes based on dynamic data obtained during the device's attachment to the network, such as location information, allowing for flexible configuration of service profiles and reducing resource wastage by aligning provisioning with actual device usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If service profile data is pre-provisioned in network nodes before terminal activation, then the network can provide services to terminals, but network resources are wasted due to uncertain timing of terminal activation and usage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic provisioning by delaying the provisioning of service profile data until the terminal actually attaches to the network. Instead of static pre-provisioning, the system dynamically determines when and what to provision based on real-time attachment events, thereby eliminating wasted network resources while ensuring service availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring only essential minimal data in the terminal before activation, while the complete service profile data is prepared in advance in a centralized system. This allows the terminal to attach immediately with minimal provisioning, and the remaining data is transferred on-demand during the attachment process.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all possible service profile data is pre-provisioned for every terminal, then service availability is ensured, but production costs and network complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the service profile data into two parts: essential minimal data stored in the terminal before activation, and complete service profile data stored in a centralized system. This segmentation allows the terminal to function with minimal data while the centralized system holds the complete dataset for on-demand provisioning, reducing both terminal complexity and network overhead.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal centralized provisioning system that serves multiple terminals and network nodes. This single centralized repository can dynamically serve any terminal's provisioning needs, eliminating the need for each network node to store complete service profiles for all possible terminals, thereby reducing overall network complexity while maintaining universal service availability.
3Ease of manufacture
If service profile data is provisioned statically based on terminal identifiers, then provisioning is simplified, but flexibility is lost when device usage intentions change
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by using the terminal's actual attachment behavior and usage patterns to dynamically determine what service profile data to provision. Instead of static identifier-based provisioning, the system receives feedback from the attachment process and adjusts the provisioning decisions accordingly, enabling flexibility while maintaining a relatively simple automated process.
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AI summary
A method is proposed of provisioning connectivity service data for a device when the device attaches to a telecommunications network. The connectivity service data comprises information required to enable connectivity between the device and at least one further device of the network. Dynamic data relating to the device is obtained as part of one of the device attaching to the telecommunications network and a previous attachment of the device to the network. The dynamic data is of a type that may change from one such attachment to another such attachment of the same device. The connectivity service data is then selected based on the obtained dynamic data. It is then arranged for the selected connectivity service data to be provisioned to the device.