Dynamic Schema Framework for Telecommunication Network Inventory

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional repository management tools require extensive efforts for integrating different data schemas in telecommunication networks, leading to time-consuming processes and potential network downtime.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic schema framework that allows for the creation and modification of data models without additional coding, testing, or deployment, using a simplified user interface and application programming interfaces (APIs) to manage network devices in a telecommunication network, enabling on-the-fly schema management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional repository management tools are used to integrate different data schemas, then data integration can be achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and requires extensive manual and technical resources

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata integration capabilityVSAvoidintegration process time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic schema framework that allows data schemas to be modified, added, or removed at runtime without requiring system downtime or extensive reintegration. The schema registry dynamically updates the data model when new schemas are registered, enabling the system to adapt to changing data requirements in real-time rather than requiring static, pre-planned integration approaches

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a schema registry as an intermediary component that sits between data sources and the data lake. This registry maintains a centralized data model that mediates between different data schemas, automatically mapping and integrating data from multiple sources without requiring manual integration efforts for each new data source

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If traditional repository management tools are used to integrate different data schemas, then data integration can be achieved, but additional coding, testing, and deployment efforts are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata integration capabilityVSAvoidintegration process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The schema registry operates as a self-service system where new data schemas can be registered through automated processes rather than requiring manual coding and deployment. The system automatically parses schema definitions, validates them against the existing data model, and updates the centralized model without human intervention in the integration process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical processes (coding, testing, deployment) with automated computational processes. The schema registry uses automated schema parsing, validation algorithms, and dynamic model updates to substitute for the traditional manual integration workflow, eliminating the need for extensive technical resources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If traditional repository management approaches are used, then data schemas can be managed, but the telecommunication network may need to be offline or unavailable during integration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveschema management capabilityVSAvoidnetwork availability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables dynamic schema updates that occur at runtime without requiring network shutdown. The schema registry continuously maintains and updates the centralized data model while the network remains operational, allowing schema evolution without service interruption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The schema registry performs preliminary validation and model updates in the background before they affect production operations. New schemas are validated and integrated into the data model in advance, ensuring that when updates are applied, the network can maintain availability without unexpected disruptions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12184506B2Dynamic creation of schema framework for inventory management
Publication Date: 2024.12.31 RAKUTEN MOBILE INC
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AI summary

This disclosure provides methods, apparatuses, and computer-readable mediums for managing network devices in a telecommunication network using dynamically modifiable graph data schema. The method may be executed by one or more processors and may include creating an entity model specification file; validating a syntax of the entity model specification file based on parsing the entity model specification file; based on the syntax being valid, validating the entity model specification file, wherein validating the entity model specification file comprises converting the entity model specification file into a graph data schema; and initiating the graph data schema associated with the entity model specification file, wherein the initiating comprises changing the graph data schema to a ready state.