Intent-Based Communication Network Operations for Simplified Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Users of communication devices lack professional operation and maintenance capabilities, necessitating a simplified process to manage communication networks, especially in business-oriented scenarios.

Innovation Solution

An information processing method and device that obtain and process intent information to facilitate network operation and maintenance, supporting multi-layer intent deployment and various configuration granularities, enabling one-click or step-by-step operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional network operation and maintenance methods are used, then professional capabilities are required, but user accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intent processing system as an intermediary between users and the complex network infrastructure. This system translates simple user intent statements into detailed network configuration actions, eliminating the need for users to directly interact with complex network parameters while maintaining operational simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical network configuration processes with automated intent-based processing. Instead of manually configuring network parameters, the system automatically interprets intent statements and executes corresponding network operations through programmed logic and algorithms

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

2Manufacturing precision

If detailed network configuration is provided, then network control precision is improved, but operation complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration precisionVSAvoidoperation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments network configuration into two distinct layers: high-level intent statements provided by users and detailed configuration parameters generated automatically by the system. This segmentation allows users to work with simplified intent concepts while the system handles the complex translation to precise configuration parameters

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms configuration parameters from detailed technical specifications into semantic intent representations. The system automatically maps between these different parameter representations, maintaining precision in network configuration while presenting it in a simplified, user-friendly format

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If professional operation and maintenance capabilities are required, then network reliability is improved, but user accessibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoiduser accessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables network self-service by allowing users to directly configure network resources through intent statements without requiring professional expertise. The system automatically handles the complex translation and execution processes, making network operations accessible to ordinary users while maintaining reliable network management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The intent processing system serves as a mediator that bridges the gap between user simplicity requirements and network reliability needs. It translates user-friendly intent statements into reliable network configurations, allowing users to access network functions without compromising reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Ease of operation

If simplified operation process is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but control precision may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidcontrol precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual precision control with automated intent-based processing. The system automatically interprets intent statements and generates precise configuration parameters, maintaining control precision while eliminating the need for users to manually specify detailed parameters

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

Solution Approach 2:

The intent processing system acts as an intermediary that preserves control precision during the simplification process. It maintains accurate network configuration by automatically translating simplified intent statements into precise technical parameters, preventing precision loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250274731A1Information processing method and device
Publication Date: 2025.08.28 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to information processing methods and devices. In one example method, a first device obtains first information, where the first information indicates an intent, and the first device processes the intent based on second information, where the second information indicates an operation on the intent. In other words, after the first device determines the intent for the communication network, the first device processes the intent, based on the operation on the intent, to implement network operation and maintenance based on the intent.