Event-driven network management for dynamic routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional computer devices in telecommunications networks operate in a static, predictive manner, which becomes inadequate in managing the growing complexity and varied uses of these networks, particularly in terms of quality of service and information security, as they react only to locally detected events and stimuli.

Innovation Solution

The method involves each computing device making decisions based on events detected by other devices in the network, using a shared event database and history database to analyze communication, event, and contextual data, allowing for dynamic and contextual processing of routing and filtering decisions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If devices operate in a static, predictive manner based on pre-established rules, then device operation is simple and predictable, but the system cannot adapt to growing network complexity and varied uses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to network complexityVSAvoidoperational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static, predictive operation mode into a dynamic event-driven mode. Devices continuously monitor for events and automatically execute corresponding actions, enabling adaptation to changing network conditions without increasing operational complexity. The event-driven architecture allows the system to remain simple while becoming highly adaptable to diverse network uses and complexities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables devices to autonomously detect events and execute appropriate actions without centralized control or complex predictive algorithms. Each device independently monitors its own environment, detects relevant events, and self-manages its operational responses, thereby achieving high adaptability while maintaining simple device operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If devices make decisions based only on locally detected events, then decision-making is simple and fast, but information security management is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation security managementVSAvoiddecision-making complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the event detection and decision-making functions across multiple devices in the network. Each device detects local events and contributes to a distributed understanding of network-wide conditions. This segmentation allows comprehensive security monitoring without requiring any single device to become complex, as each device maintains simple local detection while collectively achieving robust security management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements event-driven feedback loops where detected events trigger automated actions and updates. When security-relevant events are detected, the system automatically executes predefined security responses and updates routing decisions. This feedback mechanism enhances information security management through automated responses while keeping individual device decision-making logic simple and rule-based.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If devices react predictively to stimuli, then system operation is stable and predictable, but quality of service cannot be optimized for diverse uses

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequality of service optimizationVSAvoidresponse flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables dynamic parameter changes based on detected events. Instead of fixed predictive parameters, the system adjusts operational parameters (such as routing decisions, resource allocation, and service priorities) in response to actual network events. This allows quality of service to be optimized for diverse uses while maintaining system stability through structured event-handling procedures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP2337265B1Event-based network management
Publication Date: 2019.04.03 SOC FR DU RADIOTELEPHONE SFR
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AI summary

The method involves generating an outgoing message by computing devices (102-1-102-6) based on criteria comprising event analysis results when the computing device is complied with protocol layers in an architectural model. A communication protocol for one of the protocol layers is selected based on the criteria. The outgoing message is regenerated based on the selected communication protocol. The message is analyzed to obtain message analysis results. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a computer program comprising a set of instructions to perform a method for operating a computing device of a computing network (2) a computing device comprising an emission unit for emitting an outgoing message.