Object-Oriented Signalling Exchange in IP Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

IP communications networks face high processing loads and resource consumption due to the conversion between text-based and object-oriented signalling messages, which also makes them vulnerable to eavesdropping and limits network capacity and reliability.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a method where signalling messages are exchanged as object-oriented based data items between entities in the network, eliminating the need for text-based to object-oriented and vice versa conversions, thereby reducing processing time and resource utilization, and enhancing network efficiency and security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If text-based signalling messages are used in IP communications networks, then compatibility with existing protocols and ease of implementation are improved, but processing load and resource consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of implementationVSAvoidprocessing load

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of signalling message format from text-based to binary-based representation. This parameter change transforms the processing model from string parsing to structured binary data interpretation, dramatically reducing processing load while maintaining implementation feasibility through standardized binary protocols

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical text parsing process with a more efficient binary data processing mechanism. Instead of character-by-character string analysis, the system uses structured binary field extraction and object-oriented data models, substituting a resource-intensive mechanical process with a more efficient computational approach

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If text-based signalling messages are converted to object-oriented data structures at each network entity, then processing efficiency at individual nodes is improved, but overall network resource consumption and processing time increase due to repeated conversions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing efficiency at nodesVSAvoidtotal processing time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing the text-to-binary conversion only once at the message source before network transmission. The binary representation is then propagated through the network without requiring repeated conversions at intermediate nodes, eliminating redundant processing steps and reducing total processing time

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the conversion operation into a single centralized action at the message origin rather than distributing it across multiple network entities. This consolidation eliminates redundant conversions at each hop, reducing overall processing time while maintaining the benefits of object-oriented processing where needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If text-based signalling messages are used, then debugging and message inspection are simplified, but security and vulnerability to eavesdropping are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedebugging easeVSAvoidvulnerability to eavesdropping

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a layered architecture where binary signalling messages are the secure transport format, while text-based representations are generated as copies only when needed for debugging or inspection. This copying approach maintains security during transmission while preserving ease of debugging through controlled text generation at appropriate points in the system

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

4Productivity

If binary-based object-oriented signalling messages are exchanged between all entities, then processing load is reduced and network capacity increases, but compatibility with legacy text-based systems is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork capacityVSAvoidprotocol compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces binary encoding/decoding intermediaries at the interface between legacy text-based systems and the new binary-based core. These intermediary components translate incoming text messages to binary format for efficient internal processing and convert outgoing binary messages to text format for legacy system compatibility, enabling seamless integration without sacrificing performance benefits

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS9930124B2Exchange of signalling messages in an internet protocol communications network between entities applying object oriented processing of signalling messages

Publication Date: 2018.03.27 TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (PUBL)

AI summary

Signalling messages in an Internet Protocol, IP, communications network comprising a chain of at least two entities applying object oriented processing of signalling messages are exchanged between the at least two entities of the IP communications network comprising object oriented based data items. Parsing and inverse parsing of text based signalling messages are effectively avoided, thereby reducing system resources and increasing processing speed of the system as a whole.