Dynamic Provisioning for Virtualized Communication Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) architectures are complex and costly, limiting their accessibility to smaller organizations that lack the financial resources to implement and maintain them, thereby restricting the use of scalable and adaptable communication networks.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic provisioning system that allows customers to lease virtualized communication devices on an on-demand basis through a user interface, facilitating financial transactions and provisioning of NFV structures, making advanced communication services accessible to a broader range of organizations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional NFV architectures are implemented, then network scalability and adaptability are improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a provisioning server as an intermediary component that manages NFV network functions. This server acts as a mediator between users and the complex NFV infrastructure, handling device provisioning, configuration, and management tasks. By centralizing these control functions in a dedicated intermediary system, the complexity of implementing NFV architectures is reduced while maintaining the scalability and adaptability benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service provisioning where users can automatically provision and manage their own virtual communication devices through a simplified interface. The provisioning server automatically handles device configuration, resource allocation, and service deployment based on user requests, eliminating the need for manual intervention in complex NFV configuration tasks. This self-service mechanism reduces operational complexity while maintaining system adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional NFV architectures are implemented, then communication network adaptability is improved, but financial cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The provisioning server serves as a cost-effective intermediary that enables smaller organizations to access NFV capabilities without bearing the full burden of implementing enterprise-level NFV infrastructure. By centralizing management functions and providing automated provisioning services, the system reduces implementation and operational costs while maintaining network adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses virtualization to create virtual copies of communication devices and network functions that can be deployed on standard hardware infrastructure. Instead of requiring expensive dedicated enterprise equipment, the provisioning server manages virtual instances that replicate the functionality of complex NFV architectures, making adaptability accessible at lower cost.
3Adaptability or versatility
If virtualized communication devices are provisioned on-demand, then service flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The provisioning server implements self-service mechanisms that automatically handle the complexity of virtual device provisioning. Users can request services through simple interfaces, and the system automatically performs device instantiation, configuration, resource allocation, and deployment. This automation hides the underlying system complexity from users while providing flexible on-demand service provisioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary configuration and preparation of virtual communication devices before they are activated for use. The provisioning server pre-configures device parameters, allocates resources, and prepares service environments in advance, so that when users request services, the provisioning process is streamlined and appears simple despite the complex backend operations.
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AI summary
According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a virtualized communication device dynamic provisioning system includes a computer-based set of instructions that are executed to generate a user interface for receiving selection of one or more virtualized communication devices. The instructions may then receive provisioning information associated with the selected virtualized communication devices from the user interface, and provision the virtualized communication devices in accordance with the received provisioning information to prepare and equip the virtualized communication devices according to the financial transaction.