Interoperability Node for Cross-Protocol Wireless Registration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless networks face limitations in allowing devices to access multiple protocols simultaneously, leading to the need for multiple translators and increased equipment costs when connecting different network types, such as GSM and ANSI networks, which results in inefficiencies and higher subscriber information entry requirements.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of an interoperability node that consolidates registration processes across various networks, allowing devices to communicate and register regardless of protocol, by providing protocol-specific information and acting as a translator between different network types, thereby reducing the need for multiple translators and enhancing network connectivity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple translators are installed to connect different network types, then network connectivity between different protocols is improved, but equipment costs and system complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork connectivityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple translator functions into a single multi-functional translator that can translate between multiple network protocols simultaneously. This consolidation reduces the number of separate translator devices needed while maintaining the ability to connect different network types, thereby reducing equipment costs and system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The translator is designed with multi-functionality to handle translation between multiple network protocols (GSM, ANSI, data networks) within a single device. This universal translator can adapt to different protocol requirements without requiring separate specialized translators for each protocol pair.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple translators are installed to connect different network types, then network connectivity between different protocols is improved, but equipment costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork connectivityVSAvoidequipment costs
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates multiple translator functions into a single device, reducing the total number of translator units required in the network infrastructure. This merging approach directly reduces equipment procurement and deployment costs while maintaining comprehensive protocol translation capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Measurement precision

If subscriber information is entered multiple times across different translators, then network registration accuracy is improved, but time consumption and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveregistration accuracyVSAvoidtime consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The multi-functional translator stores subscriber information in a centralized database during the initial registration process. This preliminary storage of information allows the translator to automatically retrieve and use the same information for subsequent translations between different protocols, eliminating the need to re-enter subscriber details multiple times.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized information storage capability of the multi-functional translator allows it to serve multiple protocol translations simultaneously using the same subscriber data, improving operational efficiency without compromising registration accuracy.

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

Data Source

PatentUS7599379B2Registering stations between protocols
Publication Date: 2009.10.06 HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE DEV LP
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AI summary

A wireless system including a first network protocol, a second network protocol, and an interoperability node. The interoperability node operable on the system to register a station pending registration at one of the network protocols.