Network Node Configuration Management via Automatic Dual Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telecommunication technologies face challenges in managing network node configurations, leading to delays, misconfigurations, and inaccurate icon indicators for users, which can result in user confusion and damage to network operator reputation.
Innovation Solution
The system automatically manages the configuration of network nodes based on real-time system status, checks for configuration abnormalities, and addresses them automatically. It also determines alternative network nodes for dual connectivity when necessary, thereby avoiding operational delays and maximizing the utilization of available network nodes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual management of network node configuration is performed, then configuration can be customized and controlled, but operational delays and misconfigurations occur due to human burden and errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic self-configuration of network nodes by detecting node colocation and autonomously determining dual connectivity states. The processing device automatically obtains configuration profiles, detects colocation between nodes, and configures dual connectivity without requiring manual user intervention, thereby eliminating operational delays and human errors while maintaining configuration accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary detection of node colocation and preliminary determination of dual connectivity states before actual service deployment. By proactively checking configuration abnormalities and determining alternative network nodes in advance, the system ensures that network nodes are ready for service without delays, preventing misconfigurations before they occur.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual monitoring and configuration of multiple network nodes is performed, then configuration control is maintained, but user burden increases significantly with the number of nodes
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors and configures multiple network nodes by detecting node colocation and determining dual connectivity states without requiring user intervention. The processing device autonomously manages configuration profiles for multiple nodes, enabling the system to scale to any number of nodes without increasing user burden, while maximizing network node utilization through automatic dual connectivity establishment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides a universal automated configuration management solution that handles multiple network nodes of different technologies (4G LTE, 5G NR) through a single processing device. The same automated mechanisms detect node colocation, determine dual connectivity states, and configure networks across different technologies, eliminating the need for separate manual management processes for each node type.
3Stability of the object's composition
If configuration updates are delayed, then system stability is maintained, but network services cannot be utilized even when infrastructure is ready
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary automated configuration by detecting node colocation and determining dual connectivity states before service deployment. The processing device proactively checks for configuration abnormalities and configures network nodes in advance, ensuring that services can be deployed immediately when infrastructure is ready without delays, while maintaining system stability through automated validation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors network node status and provides feedback on configuration states. The processing device detects node colocation, determines dual connectivity states, and automatically updates configurations based on real-time system status, ensuring that configuration updates occur promptly when conditions are met, thereby accelerating service deployment while maintaining stability through controlled automated updates.
4Device complexity
If icon indicators are displayed without verifying actual service availability, then user interface is simple, but user confusion and reputation damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes feedback between actual dual connectivity status and icon indicator display. The processing device determines whether node colocation occurs and whether dual connectivity state is enabled, then uses this information to control the display of 5G icon indicators. This ensures that icon indicators accurately reflect actual service availability, preventing user confusion while maintaining relatively simple system complexity through automated status verification.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically verifies service availability by detecting node colocation and determining dual connectivity states, then autonomously controls icon indicator display based on verification results. This self-verification mechanism ensures information accuracy without requiring complex manual verification processes, maintaining simple system operation while preventing misleading icon displays that would cause user confusion.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are apparatus, method, and device for managing configuration of a network node. The apparatus comprising: a memory storing instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: determine whether or not a node colocation occurs between a first node and a second node; based on determining that the node colocation occurs, determine a dual connectivity state associated with the first node; based on determining that the dual connectivity state is a disabled state, enable the dual connectivity state; and based on determining that no node colocation occurs, disable the dual connectivity state.