Hierarchical Decoupling Open Communication System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication network architectures for enterprise and government customers face inefficiencies in access, high maintenance costs, long access cycles, limited scalability, simple service offerings, and security risks, due to reliance on dedicated hardware and complex approval processes.

Innovation Solution

A hierarchical decoupling, integrated, and open communication system that utilizes cloudification and software-based solutions to reconstruct communication networks, decouple communication capabilities, and provide a unified interface, leveraging cloud computing, virtualization, and software development kits to enhance scalability, security, and flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional dedicated hardware equipment is used for communication access, then communication reliability is maintained, but device complexity increases and maintenance costs rise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces dedicated hardware equipment with software-based virtual network functions. Specifically, virtual routers, firewalls, load balancers, and other network functions are implemented as software applications running on general-purpose servers, eliminating the need for complex dedicated hardware while maintaining communication reliability through software-defined networking.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a universal hardware platform that can run multiple communication functions through software. General-purpose servers with standardized interfaces can perform various network functions (routing, security, load balancing) depending on the deployed virtual network functions, reducing device complexity while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If E1 trunk circuit access is used for operator network connection, then communication stability is ensured, but access cycle time increases to two to three months

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication stabilityVSAvoidaccess cycle time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables preliminary configuration and resource allocation before physical connection establishment. Through virtualized network functions and software-based access, customers can pre-configure communication parameters, select services, and have resources allocated in advance, significantly reducing the access cycle time from months to days or hours while maintaining stability through virtualized connectivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces physical E1 trunk circuit deployment with virtualized network functions and software-based connectivity. This substitution eliminates the time-consuming physical infrastructure construction while maintaining communication stability through software-defined networking and virtual routing.

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

3Ease of repair

If professional communication support personnel are deployed in various cities, then maintenance capability is improved, but labor costs increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaintenance capabilityVSAvoidlabor costs
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service capabilities through automated virtual network function deployment, configuration, and maintenance. The system can automatically provision services, monitor status, and perform fault isolation without requiring professional personnel on-site, significantly reducing labor costs while maintaining strong maintenance capabilities through automated management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces human maintenance operations with automated software-based management systems. Virtual network functions provide automated monitoring, fault detection, and isolation capabilities, eliminating the need for professional communication support personnel in various cities while maintaining comprehensive maintenance capability.

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

4Reliability

If communication equipment is configured in various cities, then service availability is ensured, but construction efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice availabilityVSAvoidconstruction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables preliminary centralized configuration and resource allocation before local deployment. Through virtualized network functions, customers can pre-select and configure services centrally, and the system automatically deploys them to various cities without requiring on-site configuration work, significantly improving construction efficiency while ensuring service availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual on-site equipment configuration with automated virtualized deployment. Services are provisioned through software-based virtual network functions that can be automatically instantiated and configured across multiple locations simultaneously, dramatically improving construction efficiency while maintaining service availability through virtualized connectivity.

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

5Device complexity

If dumb pipe communication access is provided, then network infrastructure simplicity is maintained, but value-added application capability is lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork infrastructure simplicityVSAvoidvalue-added application capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal virtualized network platform that can provide both basic connectivity and rich value-added applications. The same virtualized infrastructure supports traditional communication services plus enhanced applications such as cloud recording, cloud transcription, cloud quality inspection, positioning, identification, and anti-disturbance services, eliminating the need for separate infrastructure while maintaining simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent embeds value-added applications within the virtualized network function architecture. Enhanced services like cloud recording, transcription, quality inspection, and other applications are nested within the virtual router and network function framework, allowing customers to access both basic connectivity and advanced applications through a unified simple interface without increasing visible infrastructure complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS20240179246A1Hierarchical decoupling, integrated and open communication open system
Publication Date: 2024.05.30 CHINA UNICOM (GUANGDONG) IND INTERNET CO LTD
  • US20240179246A1 patent drawing

AI summary

A hierarchical decoupling, integrated and open communication open system includes a large communication network, a Yunxi platform, and a customer, which are communicatively connected to one another, wherein the Yunxi platform includes a service application layer, a communication capability layer and a resource pool, which are communicatively connected to one another, the large communication network, the communication capability layer and the customer are communicatively connected to one another, and the service application layer is communicatively connected to the customer. The present invention innovates decentralized communication service provision methods, further integrate communication capabilities, encapsulate communication scenarios into flexible and easy-to-use communication modules, and provide a unified and convenient service interface, thereby lowering a user-side access threshold, and deeply integrating communication capabilities with application scenarios of government and enterprise customers.