Optical Network Terminal Service Classification Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In passive optical networks, the lack of standardization in service classification methods across different vendors' terminal apparatuses leads to low work efficiency and error-prone manual configuration when new terminals are linked or changes occur, as operators must reconfigure settings to ensure consistent communication quality.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where a central office apparatus assigns a terminal apparatus ID, collects information from information frames, and configures a database with a terminal apparatus processing method table and relationship mapping table to ensure uniform service classification, automatically processing information frames based on the terminal type, thereby standardizing service classification and improving data processing efficiency and correctness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual configuration is used for each terminal apparatus to ensure consistent service classification, then service quality is maintained, but work efficiency is very low and errors are prone to occur
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus automatically transmits its service classification information to the OLT, and the OLT automatically configures the service classification parameters based on received information, eliminating the need for manual operator intervention and reducing configuration errors
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback mechanism where the terminal apparatus reports its service classification capabilities and configuration status to the OLT, which then adjusts the configuration accordingly, enabling automatic adaptation and reducing manual reconfiguration needs
2Adaptability or versatility
If different service classification methods are deployed in different vendors' terminal apparatus, then vendor-specific implementation flexibility is maintained, but the central office apparatus cannot process different terminals using a common classification strategy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediate information frame structure that carries service classification information in a standardized format, allowing the OLT to process different vendor terminals uniformly while preserving vendor-specific classification methods through the standardized interface
Solution Approach 2:
The OLT is designed with universal processing capabilities that can handle multiple service classification methods (VLAN, 802.1p, etc.) through a common architecture, enabling it to process different vendor terminals using a unified classification strategy while maintaining compatibility with various terminal types
3Reliability
If operators reconfigure terminal apparatus whenever new terminals are linked or changes occur, then service consistency is maintained, but the work efficiency is very low
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal apparatus pre-configures its service classification information and transmits it to the OLT during the initial connection phase, so that when new terminals are linked or changes occur, the OLT can automatically detect and process the information without requiring operator reconfiguration
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables automatic detection and configuration of service classification parameters when terminals are connected or modified, with the terminal apparatus providing its own configuration information to the OLT, eliminating the need for manual operator intervention and reducing reconfiguration time
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AI summary
A method of communicating for a communication apparatus, which includes: a terminal apparatus transmitting the information frames to a central office apparatus; the central office apparatus receiving the information frames and obtaining the terminal apparatus information from the information frames; the central office apparatus processing the information frames transmitted from the terminal apparatus, using the terminal apparatus information obtained from the information frames; whereby communication between the central office apparatus and the terminals of different vendors is implemented.