Optical Line Terminal ONU Registration Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current Passive Optical Network (PON) service configuration process is cumbersome and inefficient, leading to extended service fulfillment times due to the need for manual handling of optical network unit (ONU) serial numbers and extensive infrastructure setup.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for distributing optical network unit service information that involves acquiring a registration request, selecting an unoccupied data resource from a service data table, and transmitting it to the ONU, thereby simplifying the configuration process and reducing the need for manual site operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual handling of ONU serial numbers and extensive infrastructure setup is performed, then service configuration can be completed, but service fulfillment time is extended and efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring ONU service information including serial numbers, port information, and service parameters in a database before actual service deployment. When an ONU connects, the system automatically retrieves and assigns pre-prepared configuration data, eliminating the need for manual configuration during service fulfillment and significantly reducing service deployment time
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by enabling automatic ONU identification through serial number recognition, automated service information retrieval from database, and automatic configuration assignment. The ONU itself provides its serial number upon connection, and the system automatically completes the entire configuration process without requiring manual site operations or constructor intervention
2Ease of operation
If manual site operations are performed for ONU configuration, then service distribution can be completed, but the process becomes cumbersome and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with automated electronic processes. Instead of constructors manually configuring ONU serial numbers and service parameters at customer sites, the system uses automated electronic retrieval of ONU serial numbers, database queries for service information, and electronic assignment of configuration data, eliminating cumbersome manual site operations and simplifying the configuration process
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces a database as an intermediary between ONU connection and service configuration. The database stores pre-prepared service information and acts as a mediator that automatically matches ONU serial numbers with corresponding service configurations, eliminating the need for complex manual matching processes and simplifying the overall service distribution workflow
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AI summary
Provided are a method and apparatus for distributing optical network unit service information and an optical line terminal for solving problems in the related art that the ONU service information distribution process is cumbersome and the service fulfillment efficiency is low. The present invention includes: acquiring a registration request of an optical network unit to be registered, and acquiring a serial number of the ONU to be registered and port information about an optical line terminal connected to the ONU to be registered according to the registration request; searching a service data table for data resources having a resource occupation identifier of a preset value, selecting one of the data resources having the resource occupation identifier of the preset value as a distributing resource and transmitting the distributing resource to the ONU to be registered. The resource occupation identifier of the preset value indicates that corresponding data resources are not occupied. The present invention simplifies the ONU service information distribution process, reduces a service fulfillment failure occurrence probability and shortens a service fulfillment time.