Intelligent Network Platform Best Value Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional circuit-based switches are inflexible and unable to meet the diverse requirements for rapid deployment of services across networks, especially as telecommunications shift towards all-IP fixed mobile convergence architectures, necessitating advanced intelligent network platforms for real-time, best-value routing.

Innovation Solution

An advanced intelligent network platform (AINP) determines a best-value route in real-time by utilizing multiple logic modules and business intelligence optimization, processing session requests from various subscriber devices across diverse network topologies, including wireline, wireless, and IP networks, to provide intelligent routing services.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional circuit-based switches are used, then network architecture is integrated and closed, but the system fails to meet diversified requirements and rapid deployment of services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to meet diversified service requirementsVSAvoidintegrated and closed architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the traditional integrated circuit-based switch architecture into separate functional components: circuit switches for voice services, packet switches for data services, and gateways for interconnection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and enables flexible reconfiguration to meet diverse service requirements without requiring complete architectural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal network architecture that can handle multiple service types (voice, data, video, messaging) through a common framework of switches, gateways, and protocols. This multi-functional design allows the same infrastructure to support both traditional circuit-switched services and modern packet-switched services, enabling rapid deployment of new services across different network domains.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If networks converge towards all-IP fixed mobile convergence architecture, then service diversity and integration improve, but routing complexity and real-time decision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice convergence capabilityVSAvoidrouting decision complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces intelligent gateways as intermediary components between circuit-switched and packet-switched networks. These gateways perform protocol conversion, session management, and routing decisions, simplifying the complexity by providing a standardized interface layer that handles the intricacies of multi-protocol interoperation and real-time routing across converged networks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic routing capabilities where the network can adaptively select optimal paths based on real-time conditions such as network congestion, service type, and subscriber profile. This dynamic behavior allows the converged network to efficiently manage diverse traffic flows without requiring static, overly complex routing tables, as routes can be adjusted on-the-fly based on current network state.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If real-time best value routing is implemented, then service optimization and profitability improve, but processing requirements and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice delivery efficiencyVSAvoidrouting platform complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service capabilities where the routing platform automatically analyzes subscriber profiles, service requirements, and network conditions to make optimal routing decisions without manual intervention. The system self-configures routing paths, selects appropriate gateways and switches, and adjusts parameters in real-time, reducing the need for complex external management systems while maintaining high productivity and service optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Measurement precision

If multiple logic modules and optimization algorithms are deployed, then routing intelligence and value optimization improve, but computational load and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverouting optimization accuracyVSAvoidreal-time processing delay
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and caching subscriber profiles, service parameters, and routing policies before actual routing decisions are needed. This pre-computation allows the system to quickly retrieve and apply optimized routing parameters during real-time operations, maintaining high measurement precision for route selection while minimizing processing delays during actual service delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different optimization algorithms and logic modules selectively based on local requirements such as service type, network domain, and subscriber profile. Rather than applying a single complex algorithm to all routing decisions, the system chooses appropriate optimization strategies for each specific routing scenario, improving accuracy where needed while reducing computational overhead for routine routing decisions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS9118593B2System and method for best value routing
Publication Date: 2015.08.25 PULSE NETWORKS
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AI summary

A system determines, in real-time, the routing of communication services from origination to destination based on a number of selected criteria used to determine an optimal path. Best value routing enables carriers and service providers to route a session/call by using an advanced intelligent network solution to generate optimal routes/service providers for servicing a request.