Network Device Selection Using Performance Indicators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Selecting network devices based solely on location information becomes inefficient as the number of devices increases, leading to sub-optimal resource allocation and increased costs, as resources are wasted on devices that lack the necessary capabilities to effectively support services.
Innovation Solution
A provisioning platform uses location information to identify eligible network devices and network performance indicator (NPI) data to select and configure a subset of devices that meet performance criteria, ensuring optimal geographic placement and resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If network devices are selected based solely on location information, then geographic placement is optimized, but resource allocation becomes inefficient and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the selection parameters from solely location-based to a multi-parameter approach that includes network performance indicators (NPI) such as bandwidth, latency, and device capabilities. This allows the system to evaluate devices based on both geographic placement and actual performance characteristics, resolving the contradiction between optimizing location and avoiding resource waste.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all eligible network devices are deployed to support a service, then service coverage is maximized, but costs and resource consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the necessary subset of network devices from the pool of eligible devices by evaluating them against specific NPI criteria. Instead of deploying all eligible devices, the system selects only those that meet performance thresholds, thereby maintaining service coverage while reducing the quantity of devices required and associated costs.
3Quantity of substance
If network devices with insufficient capabilities are selected, then device availability increases, but service performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces NPI parameters as selection criteria to ensure that only devices with sufficient capabilities are chosen. By setting minimum thresholds for bandwidth, latency, and other performance metrics, the system maintains device availability while ensuring that selected devices meet the reliability requirements for service performance.
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AI summary
A device receives a request for a service and identifies, based on information included in the request, a set of sites that include a set of network devices that are capable of being used to support the service. The device obtains network performance indicator (NPI) data that is associated with a subset of network devices, of the set of network devices, and that includes NPI values that satisfy a set of performance criteria. The device causes the NPI data to be made available via an interface accessible to a user. The device receives device selection data that specifies a plurality of network devices, of the subset of network devices, that have been selected by the user. The device causes cause the plurality of network devices to be configured in a manner that allows the plurality of network devices to support the service.