Edge Network Service Profile Management for QoS Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional communication service management technologies employ a 'one size fits all' approach, failing to account for the unique needs and conditions of different communication devices, resulting in degraded quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE).

Innovation Solution

The system identifies the type of communication service requested by a user equipment, provides a customized profile, and allocates appropriate network resources to meet specific requirements for latency and reliability, using edge networks and processing systems to optimize data transfer operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a one size fits all approach is used for communication service management, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but quality of service and quality of experience are degraded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of service managementVSAvoidquality of service
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes service parameters (latency thresholds, reliability thresholds, data amount thresholds) based on device profiles and network conditions. Different parameter sets are applied to different communication devices to optimize QoS and QoE while maintaining manageable complexity through automated parameter adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The service management system transitions from static one-size-fits-all configuration to dynamic adaptive configuration. The system continuously monitors device needs, network conditions, and service performance, automatically adjusting resource allocation and service parameters in real-time to maintain high QoS without requiring complex manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If customized service profiles are provided for each communication device, then quality of service and quality of experience are improved, but device complexity and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequality of serviceVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments communication devices into different profiles based on their specific needs and requirements. Each profile contains customized service parameters and resource allocation rules. This segmentation allows the system to manage complexity by organizing devices into manageable groups while still providing tailored service optimization for each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automated self-service mechanisms where communication devices automatically receive appropriate service profiles and resource allocations based on their identified needs. The system autonomously matches devices with suitable profiles and adjusts parameters without requiring complex manual configuration, reducing operational complexity while maintaining customization benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Productivity

If network resources are dynamically allocated based on device-specific needs, then data transfer efficiency and reliability are improved, but system complexity and processing overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transfer efficiencyVSAvoidprocessing system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring service profiles with optimized parameters and resource allocation rules before actual communication services are requested. Device profiles and service templates are prepared in advance based on historical data and typical requirements, enabling rapid resource allocation decisions without complex real-time processing for each individual service request.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms that monitor service performance, resource utilization, and device needs continuously. This feedback information is used to automatically adjust resource allocation and service parameters, optimizing data transfer efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through data-driven automated decisions rather than complex predetermined rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20240147294A1Apparatuses and methods for facilitating edge network and system suppport and management
Publication Date: 2024.05.02 AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I L P
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AI summary

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, identifying a first type of a first communication service requested by a first user equipment, resulting in a first identification, providing, based on the first identification, at least a first profile to the first user equipment, obtaining, based on the providing, a selection of a profile included in the at least a first profile, and invoking at least a first action in accordance with the selection, wherein the invoking of the at least a first action comprises: allocating a first network resource in conjunction with the first communication service, configuring the first user equipment with a first parametric value, or a combination thereof. Other embodiments are disclosed.