Network Element Adaptation Information Transmission
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of new network elements into communication management systems is a labor-intensive process requiring manual configuration and specific information handling, leading to time-consuming and costly efforts, with potential errors in adapting operations systems.
Innovation Solution
A mechanism where network elements transmit adaptation information, such as metadata or identification data, to the operations system upon connection, allowing for automated configuration and management process execution, reducing the need for manual intervention and enabling seamless integration of new elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual configuration and information handling is used for integrating new network elements, then the operations system can be adapted to new elements, but the integration process becomes labor-intensive and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having network elements pre-generate and store adaptation information (metadata, identification data, configuration parameters) before actual integration. When a new network element connects to the operations system, this pre-prepared information is automatically transmitted and processed, eliminating the need for manual configuration during integration and significantly reducing integration time while maintaining full adaptability.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual configuration is performed for each new network element, then accurate adaptation can be achieved, but the effort and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling network elements to automatically generate, transmit, and provide their own adaptation information to the operations system. The network element acts as its own configuration source, providing metadata, identification data, and necessary parameters without requiring external manual intervention. This self-service mechanism ensures configuration accuracy while dramatically reducing integration effort and associated costs.
3Extent of automation
If automated configuration is implemented using transmitted adaptation information, then integration effort is reduced, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a standardized adaptation information transmission mechanism that can handle multiple types of network elements through a common interface and data structure. The operations system uses a universal processing framework that automatically interprets and configures different network element types based on their transmitted adaptation information, eliminating the need for element-specific manual configuration procedures. This universal approach increases automation while managing system complexity through standardization.
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AI summary
A mechanism usable in a communication management network system includes a network element and an operations system portion. After the network element is physically connected to the operations system portion, adaptation information is transmitted from the network element to the operations system. The operations system configures one or more applications on the basis of metadata which are accessed by using the adaptation information. The network element and all further network elements of the same type/release are manageable by the operations system portion.