Local Loop Information Retrieval for Network Facility Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Network service providers face challenges in determining local loop information, which is crucial for assessing customer needs and planning network upgrades, as this information is not readily available and affects service quality due to differences in copper-based and fiber optic-based transmission facilities.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that retrieve and analyze data to determine the type of facility supporting a transmission channel, including copper-based, fiber-based, or hybrid-based local loops, providing detailed information for network upgrades and customer inquiries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the network service provider uses copper-based transmission facilities, then the facility is more readily available to end users (closer to cell phone users), but the facility is affected by electromagnetic fields reducing service quality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different parts of the network to use different transmission facility types based on specific location requirements. Copper facilities are used where proximity to end users is critical, while fiber optic facilities are used where electromagnetic interference resistance is critical, optimizing both availability and reliability locally throughout the network
2Reliability
If the network service provider uses fiber optic-based transmission facilities, then the facility is not affected by electromagnetic fields improving service quality, but the facility is less readily available to end users (further from cell phone users)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by selecting transmission facility types based on local conditions and requirements. Fiber optic facilities are deployed in locations where electromagnetic interference is a concern, while copper facilities are deployed where proximity to end users is the primary requirement, allowing the network to optimize both reliability and accessibility at different locations
3Loss of information
If the network service provider lacks local loop information, then the information is not readily available for assessing customer needs, but network upgrades cannot be planned effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by proactively collecting, storing, and organizing local loop information in advance through automated systems. This preliminary gathering of data about transmission facility types, lengths, and characteristics enables network service providers to assess customer needs and plan upgrades efficiently when required, rather than gathering information reactively when problems arise
4Measurement precision
If the network service provider collects detailed local loop information, then accurate determination of facility types is achieved, but the complexity of data retrieval and analysis increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by creating a multi-functional automated information retrieval system that can determine various local loop characteristics (facility type, length, electromagnetic interference susceptibility) through a single integrated process. This universal system serves multiple purposes including customer need assessment, upgrade planning, and service quality optimization, reducing overall system complexity despite the detailed information collected
Data Source
AI summary
A method and apparatus for providing local loop information in a network are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request for local loop information pertaining to a transmission channel, and determines if the transmission channel has one or more local loops. The method retrieves data associated with the one or more local loops if the transmission channel has one or more local loops, and analyzes the data associated with the one or more local loops to determine at least one facility type that supports the transmission channel.