eSON Cell Registration for PCI and RSI Mismatch Resolution
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Communication networks often face issues with PCI and RSI mismatches, leading to increased connectivity loss, dropped calls, and interference due to inflexible network configurations and manual mismatch resolution processes.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an electronic self-organizing network (eSON) general-purpose remote procedure call (gRPC) client and server to automatically detect and resolve PCI and RSI mismatches by comparing cell information, generating resolution instructions, and communicating these to an operational support system (OSS) for network function changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual mismatch resolution processes are used, then network configuration flexibility is maintained, but connectivity loss and dropped calls increase due to delayed resolution
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting PCI and RSI mismatches as cells are added, modified, or removed from the network. The eSON gRPC client continuously monitors network changes and triggers mismatch detection before connectivity issues occur, rather than waiting for manual detection after problems arise.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous feedback loops where the eSON gRPC server compares cell information, generates mismatch reports, and triggers resolution processes. The OSS receives real-time feedback about mismatches and automatically executes resolution actions, creating a closed-loop system that continuously maintains network integrity.
2Productivity
If automated mismatch detection is implemented, then resolution speed improves, but system complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The eSON gRPC client and server are designed as universal, multi-functional components that can detect various types of mismatches (PCI, RSI, frequency, power), generate reports, and coordinate resolutions across different network scenarios. This standardized approach handles multiple functions through a single automated framework rather than separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The eSON gRPC client and server act as intermediaries between the network elements and the OSS. They mediate the complex automated detection and resolution processes by comparing cell information, identifying mismatches, generating reports, and coordinating with the OSS, thereby managing system complexity through a dedicated intermediary layer.
3Measurement precision
If frequent network monitoring is performed, then mismatch detection accuracy improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs periodic monitoring of network elements through the eSON gRPC client, which continuously but rhythmically checks for changes in cell configurations. This periodic action maintains accurate mismatch detection by regularly comparing cell information while consuming energy only during these scheduled monitoring intervals rather than continuously.
Solution Approach 2:
The eSON gRPC server performs self-service by automatically comparing cell information, identifying mismatches, and generating reports without requiring external intervention. The system monitors itself and its own configuration changes, reducing the need for additional monitoring resources and energy consumption while maintaining detection accuracy.
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes causing an electronic self-organizing network (eSON) general-purpose remote procedure call (gRPC) client to register a first cell in a communication network. The first cell is registered on an eSON gRPC server. The method also includes causing first information associated with the first cell to be processed by the eSON gRPC server to determine whether a mismatch exists between the first cell and a second cell in the communication network. The method further includes, in response to receiving a first message indicating the mismatch exists from the eSON gRPC server, sending a second message indicating the mismatch exists to an operational support system (OSS) to cause the OSS to generate a change request to be communicated to a network configuration controller for changing a network function implemented by a network device corresponding to one of the first cell or the second cell to resolve the mismatch that exists.