IDAL Conversion Instance for Identification Information
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Solution Overview
Problem
The complexity and cost associated with converting different types of identification information in communication networks, leading to increased errors and administrative efforts, especially with the development of Next Generation Networks (NGN) requiring coordination of various resolution units and protocols.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an IDentification Abstraction Layer (IDAL) that acts as a universal resolution unit, simplifying the conversion process by centralizing control logic and using a uniform standard protocol for all identification types, reducing the need for multiple resolution units and protocols, and enabling flexible and secure conversions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple resolution units and protocols are used to convert different types of identification information, then the conversion capability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and administrative effort increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal resolution unit that can handle multiple types of identification information conversion through a single interface. This resolution unit is designed to be protocol-agnostic and can resolve various identifier types (IP addresses, domain names, telephone numbers, email addresses, etc.) using a unified resolution protocol, thereby providing multi-functional capability without requiring separate specialized resolution units for each identifier type.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an abstraction layer between the service platform and the resolution units. This abstraction layer acts as an intermediary that translates diverse identification information types into a unified format that the universal resolution unit can process. The abstraction layer handles the complexity of different identifier types and protocols, while the resolution unit focuses on the core resolution function, thereby reducing overall system complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple resolution units and protocols are deployed to support various identification types, then the conversion versatility is improved, but the administrative effort and configuration effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal resolution unit is designed with a unified interface and protocol that can handle multiple identification types. This eliminates the need for separate configuration procedures for each resolution unit type, as administrators only need to configure one universal unit. The unit automatically adapts to different identifier types through its multi-functional design, reducing configuration effort while maintaining conversion versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If decentralized resolution units are used in the service platform, then the conversion capability is improved, but the implementation effort and protocol requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple decentralized resolution units into a single universal resolution unit. Instead of having separate resolution units distributed throughout the service platform, all resolution functionality is consolidated into one unit with a unified interface. This consolidation reduces implementation effort by eliminating the need to deploy and configure multiple separate units, while maintaining the same conversion capability through the universal unit's multi-functional design.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple access to resolution units is required for service provision, then the conversion capability is improved, but the load on resolution units and authentication effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal resolution unit provides a single unified access point for all resolution needs. Instead of requiring multiple separate accesses to different resolution units, the universal unit handles all resolution requests through its multi-functional interface. This reduces the load on individual resolution units by consolidating traffic into one unit, and eliminates repeated authentication efforts since there is only one access point to configure and secure.
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AI summary
A method, an interface arrangement for a communication network, and a communication network with a conversion instance for converting a first identification information of a first identification type into a second identification information of a second identification type are described, wherein the first identification type is selected from a group of source identification types and wherein the second identification type is selected from a group of target identification types, wherein, to perform the conversion, a conversion request is forwarded by a user instance to a conversion instance, and a conversion response is forwarded to the user instance by the conversion instance.wherein the conversion requests and/or conversion responses for any pair of the first identification type from the group of output identification types and the second identification type from the group of target identification types are provided according to a uniform standard protocol.