Network Node Loop Mitigation via Timer Termination
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Solution Overview
Problem
During the establishment of communication sessions between peer networks and service networks, processing loops can form, leading to unnecessary network resource consumption and management of network responses such as alarms, which existing technologies fail to effectively mitigate.
Innovation Solution
A network node at the boundary of the network monitors the formation of processing loops and proactively terminates communication processing when a timer expires, with the timer configuration based on factors associated with the communication session, such as a schedule or network events, to reduce network processing associated with managing routing loops.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If communication session processing is monitored and timer-based termination is implemented, then processing loop mitigation is improved, but network node complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a timer mechanism that is proactively started when a communication session is initiated. This preliminary action allows the system to automatically terminate sessions that exceed the expected duration, preventing processing loops before they can consume excessive network resources. The timer-based approach provides a simple yet effective mechanism for loop mitigation without requiring complex real-time analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The network node performs self-monitoring of communication session durations and automatically terminates sessions that exceed the timer threshold. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for external control or complex coordination between network elements, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable processing loop mitigation.
2Loss of energy
If timer-based termination is implemented, then network resource consumption is reduced, but loss of time occurs due to premature termination
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts the timer threshold parameter based on communication session characteristics and network conditions. By optimizing the timer value, the system balances the need to terminate processing loops early (reducing resource consumption) with the need to allow legitimate long-duration sessions to complete. This parameter optimization minimizes premature terminations while still effectively mitigating processing loops.
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AI summary
Aspects of the disclosure relate to error prevention in a communication session traffic environment. One or more embodiments of the disclosure relate to mitigation of processing loops during establishment of a communication session in a network. A network node at the boundary of the network can mitigate processing loops by monitoring formation of such loops and proactively terminating communication processing in response to expiration of a timer. The timer can be initiated in response to formation of a loop.