Network Virtualization Information Concentrator for Resource Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for managing network virtualization in telecommunications networks are inefficient and unresponsive to sudden changes in network usage, particularly in cloud computing environments where virtualization-related information is not adequately analyzed for resource redistribution.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for analyzing virtualization-related information using an information concentrator that collects data from within and external to the network, applies analytical algorithms to detect patterns, and directs network virtualization operations to an orchestrator for resource allocation and management, including plugins for Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) and Tekelec vCloud, to predict and respond to network load and overload conditions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual resource redistribution is performed through operator interaction with GUI, then network resource management can be performed with simple system architecture, but responsiveness to sudden changes in network usage is poor and operational efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service through automated resource redistribution. The information concentrator automatically collects virtualization-related information, analyzes it using analytical algorithms, and triggers resource redistribution without operator intervention. This eliminates manual GUI interaction while maintaining system manageability through automated decision-making processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by continuously collecting and analyzing virtualization-related information in advance. The information concentrator monitors network conditions proactively, detecting trends and predicting resource needs before sudden changes occur, enabling preemptive resource allocation that responds quickly to network demands.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If virtualization-related information is not adequately analyzed, then system complexity is reduced, but resource allocation efficiency and responsiveness to network changes deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation efficiencyVSAvoidanalysis system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The information concentrator serves as an intermediary between network virtualization operations and the orchestrator. It collects virtualization-related information from various sources, applies analytical algorithms to process the data, and forwards determined information to the orchestrator for resource allocation decisions, enabling efficient resource management without direct complex analysis in the orchestrator.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the resource management function into distinct components: the information concentrator handles data collection and analysis, while the orchestrator handles resource allocation decisions. This segmentation allows each component to specialize in specific tasks, improving overall resource allocation efficiency without requiring the entire system to be complex.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Measurement precision

If analytical algorithms are applied to detect patterns in virtualization information, then prediction accuracy of resource needs is improved, but processing time and computational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The information concentrator performs continuous collection and analysis of virtualization-related information, maintaining an ongoing process rather than periodic batch processing. This continuous action enables real-time detection of network trends and patterns, improving prediction accuracy while distributing computational load over time to avoid processing bottlenecks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentEP3072260B1Methods, systems, and computer readable media for a network function virtualization information concentrator
Publication Date: 2019.10.09 ORACLE INT CORP
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AI summary

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for analyzing virtualization related information related to a telecommunications network for managing network virtualization are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for analyzing virtualization related information related to a telecommunications network for managing network virtualization includes an information concentrator for analyzing virtualization related information related to a telecommunications network. The information concentrator may include a first interface for receiving the virtualization related information and an analysis engine for collecting and analyzing the received information, for determining a set of network virtualization related data based on the information, and for directing the network virtualization related data set to a node for making virtualization decisions.