Hybrid Synchronization Network Configuration Automation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The planning and management of synchronization networks, especially hybrid networks combining synchronous and packet-based technologies, are complex and require significant effort, leading to high operational expenditures due to the need for manual configuration and distributed management systems, which can result in inefficiencies and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

A method and system for configuring synchronization networks that automatically determine synchronization transmission characteristics and compare trails to select the best synchronization source, enabling unified configuration and management of hybrid networks, reducing the complexity and cost associated with managing hybrid synchronization networks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration and distributed management systems are used for hybrid synchronization networks, then the networks can support multiple technology types, but the operational expenditures and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesupport for multiple technology typesVSAvoidmanagement complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple synchronization trail types (synchronous and packet-based) into a unified management framework. The system merges the management of different technology types under a single configuration approach, allowing hybrid networks to be managed through integrated procedures rather than separate distributed systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The configuration method provides universal procedures that can handle both synchronous and packet-based synchronization trails. The same management system and configuration steps can be applied across different technology types, making the system multi-functional and reducing the need for technology-specific management approaches.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual configuration methods are used for synchronization networks, then flexibility in handling different trail types is maintained, but the time and cost for network management increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehandling flexibilityVSAvoidnetwork management efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent establishes predetermined configuration procedures and criteria for selecting synchronization trails. By preparing configuration templates and selection criteria in advance, the system enables rapid deployment and management of hybrid networks without requiring complex manual decisions during implementation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses automated parameter comparison to evaluate different trail types based on synchronization characteristics. By changing from manual assessment to automated parameter-based evaluation, the system maintains flexibility in handling different trail types while significantly improving management efficiency and reducing time consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Area of stationary object

If distributed management systems are deployed across multiple platforms, then network coverage is expanded, but operational expenditures and coordination complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork coverageVSAvoidoperational expenditures

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the configuration process into standardized modules that can be applied across different network platforms. Each platform maintains its specific implementation details while following a unified configuration framework, allowing network coverage expansion without proportionally increasing operational expenditures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automated feedback mechanisms that monitor synchronization trail performance and automatically adjust configurations across distributed platforms. This reduces the need for manual intervention and coordination, thereby lowering operational expenditures while maintaining expanded network coverage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10790921B2Configuration of synchronisation network

Publication Date: 2020.09.29 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)

AI summary

Configuring a node (410, A-I, L-O) of a synchronization network, involves determining information about synchronization sources of a plurality of synchronization trails for passing synchronization information from the synchronization source (A, L, O, PRC) to the node to provide a synchronization reference. After determining automatically (210, 250, 330, 335, 340) synchronization transmission characteristics of trails (EP, FG, GH, HM, MN, OF, FI, IH) which use packet-based communication, the trails are compared automatically (240, 370), using their source information and their synchronization transmission characteristics, for selecting winch of these trails to use for providing the synchronization reference for the node (N). Compared to selections made based on source alone, using the synchronization transmission characteristics of the pocket based parts can enable a better choice of trail, and can enable comparison with synchronous type trails, and so enable hybrid synchronization network to be configured and maintained.