Network Device Provisioning System Automating Data Aggregation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network device provisioning processes are inefficient due to manual information management, lack of standardized information presentation, and increased risk of information loss and leakage, particularly when multiple users and systems are involved, leading to delays and errors in the provisioning and commissioning of network devices.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a processor configured to collect, process, and aggregate information from various resources, generate triggers for auto-commissioning, and present graphical user interfaces for unified information access, reducing the need for manual data transfer and enhancing security by standardizing information presentation and access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual information management is used by multiple users across different provisioning stages, then information can be collected and stored by individual users, but the process becomes time-consuming and delays overall network device provisioning
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate information management activities into a single integrated system. Users across different provisioning stages (site acquisition, network design, materials procurement, installation, commissioning) all access and manage information through one unified platform, eliminating the need for manual information transfer between separate systems and users.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides universal access to all users involved in the provisioning process. A single information management platform serves multiple functions: collecting information from various sources, storing it centrally, enabling search and retrieval, and supporting all provisioning stages from site acquisition through commissioning, replacing multiple specialized manual processes.
2Reliability
If multiple systems and equipment are used for testing and managing network devices, then comprehensive testing can be performed, but information transfer between systems becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a central information management system as an intermediary between multiple testing systems and equipment. Test results from various testing tools are collected and stored in this central system, which then makes them accessible to all users. This intermediary layer simplifies information transfer while maintaining the reliability of individual testing systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates centralized copies of information from multiple sources. Test results, device configurations, and provisioning data are copied into the central information management system from various testing equipment and user inputs, allowing all users to access identical copies without direct system-to-system connections.
3Adaptability or versatility
If information is managed independently by different users in different formats, then each user can organize information according to their needs, but information sharing and verification become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enforces homogeneity in information storage and presentation. All information from different users and sources is stored in a standardized format within the central system, with consistent field structures, data types, and presentation styles. This ensures that information from site acquisition, network design, and commissioning stages can be uniformly processed and shared.
4Measurement precision
If manual commissioning processes are used for network devices, then detailed verification can be performed, but the process becomes overwhelming and inefficient when significant amounts of devices are involved
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service commissioning by automatically collecting necessary information from various sources and presenting it in an organized manner. The central information management system gathers device details, test results, and configuration data, then makes them readily available for commissioning verification, reducing the manual effort required while maintaining detailed checking capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary information gathering and organization before the commissioning process begins. All relevant data about network devices, including specifications, installation status, and test results, are collected and prepared in advance in the central system, so that commissioning personnel can immediately verify devices without manual data collection delays.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided are system, method, and device for managing network device provisioning. According to embodiments, the system includes: a memory storage storing computer-executable instructions; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the memory storage, wherein the at least one processor may be configured to execute the instructions to: collect information from one or more information resources; process the collected information; and based on the processed information, perform an action associated with provisioning of one or more network devices.