Media Gateway Timestamp Reporting Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In existing gateway control technologies, the optional timestamp parameter in event reports can lead to redundant data transmission, wasting bandwidth and system resources, as the Media Gateway (MG) may not report timestamps when they are not required by the Media Gateway Controller (MGC) or other applications.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced to control the reporting of event timestamps by setting a timestamp control parameter, allowing the MG to determine whether to include a timestamp in event reports based on this parameter, which can be sent by the MGC or preset on the MG, thereby optimizing resource usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If the MG reports the timestamp parameter in all event reports, then the application can obtain accurate time information for analysis and processing, but the bandwidth and system resources are wasted when the timestamp is not required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the timestamp reporting mechanism adjustable and adaptive. The MG can dynamically change its reporting behavior based on the timestamp control parameter received from the MGC, switching between including and excluding timestamp in event reports according to real-time requirements, thus resolving the contradiction between information completeness and resource efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of event report configuration by introducing a timestamp control parameter that can be set to different values (e.g., requested, suppressed, automatic). This parameter change enables the MG to adjust its reporting behavior flexibly, including timestamp only when necessary, thereby reducing unnecessary bandwidth consumption while maintaining time information availability when needed
2Loss of energy
If the MG determines whether to report timestamp based on its own judgment, then the system can save resources by not reporting unnecessary timestamps, but the application cannot reliably obtain timestamp information when needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by having the MGC send a timestamp control parameter to the MG based on application requirements. The MG then adjusts its reporting behavior according to this feedback signal. This feedback mechanism ensures that timestamp information is reliably provided when applications need it while avoiding unnecessary resource consumption when not required, resolving the reliability-resource contradiction
3Adaptability or versatility
If the timestamp parameter is made optional in event reports, then the system flexibility is improved for resource optimization, but the consistency and reliability of timestamp reporting across different scenarios deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the MGC pre-configure the timestamp control parameter before the MG needs to generate event reports. This preliminary setting establishes clear reporting expectations in advance, ensuring consistent and reliable timestamp inclusion/exclusion behavior across different scenarios while maintaining the flexibility to optimize resources based on pre-determined requirements
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a method for controlling the reporting of an event timestamp. The method includes the following steps: a timestamp control parameter is set; the MG determines whether to report the timestamp of the event according to the timestamp control parameter. Further, the present invention discloses an MG and an MGC. The technical solution provided by the present invention controls the MG to report the timestamp of an event; enables the MGC or other applications that require the timestamp of the event to determine the actual time when the event appears according to the obtained timestamp; and controls the reported event not to include the timestamp if the MGC or other applications do not need the timestamp of the event, thus saving the bandwidth resources and other system resources.