Mediation Interworking Element for Network Test Mismatch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network test systems face challenges in efficiently configuring test infrastructures due to the need for different test bed elements (TBEs) with varying fidelities and capabilities, leading to difficulties in inter-communications and impractical deployments.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a network test environment with mismatch mediation functionality, which includes configuring mediation interworking elements (MIWEs) using mediation interworking rules to mediate performance and capability mismatches between TBEs, allowing for effective communication and interaction during test sessions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If TBEs with different fidelities and capabilities are used in a test environment, then the test environment can achieve more realistic and efficient testing, but communication issues and deployment impracticality arise between TBEs with mismatched performances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mediation interworking element (MIWE) as an intermediary component that sits between TBEs with different fidelities. The MIWE receives packets from higher-fidelity TBEs, transforms them into formats suitable for lower-fidelity TBEs, and vice versa. This mediator resolves the communication reliability issue by enabling interoperability between mismatched TBEs without requiring them to directly communicate, thus allowing diverse TBEs to work together in the same test environment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration of test infrastructures is performed, then specific test scenarios can be achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and human resource intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service configuration capabilities where the test system automatically discovers TBEs, determines their fidelities and capabilities, and configures MIWEs without requiring manual intervention. The system autonomously generates test scenarios, selects appropriate TBEs, and sets up communications between them based on predefined policies and requirements. This eliminates the time-consuming manual configuration process while maintaining the ability to customize test scenarios according to specific needs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If diverse TBE types are deployed to achieve real-world scenarios, then testing realism improves, but device complexity and configuration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal test infrastructure framework where the MIWE serves multiple functions: protocol translation, packet transformation, fidelity adaptation, and compatibility bridging. Rather than requiring separate configuration mechanisms for each TBE combination, the universal MIWE handles all types of fidelity mismatches through standardized interfaces and policies. This multi-functional approach reduces overall infrastructure complexity while enabling diverse TBE deployment for realistic testing scenarios.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing a network test environment with mismatch mediation functionality are disclosed. According to one method, the method occurs at a test system implemented using at least one processor. The method includes configuring a first test bed element (TBE) and a second TBE for performing one or more functions in a test environment, wherein the first TBE and the second TBE have different fidelities and at least one performance or capability mismatch; configuring, using mediation interworking rules and information about the first TBE and the second TBE, a mediation interworking element (MIWE) for mediating the at least one performance or capability mismatch; and performing, during a test session involving the test environment and using the MIWE, at least one mediation action, wherein performing the at least one mediation action.