Optical Network Data Warehousing Without Control Loop Interruptions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing optical communications networks face interruptions in data access and network outages when external processing sessions need to access optical channel power measurement (OCPM) data and raw spectrum data, as the control loop process must be interrupted to provide this data, leading to service disruptions.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for containerizing data associated with optical communications networks based on data characteristics, allowing access for application sessions without disrupting the power balancing control loop, using a processor to manage data structure access and transmission via Ethernet Bus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the control loop process is interrupted to provide data access for external processing sessions, then data accessibility is improved, but network service reliability deteriorates due to outages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data storage into multiple data structures (first data structure for control loop, second data structure for external access). This allows the control loop process to access its required data without interruption while external processing sessions access separate data structures, eliminating the need to interrupt the control loop for data access requests.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary data structure (second data structure) that acts as a buffer between the control loop process and external processing sessions. This intermediary allows external sessions to access OCPM data and raw spectrum data without directly interrupting the control loop, as the intermediary can be populated and accessed independently.
2Adaptability or versatility
If data is made accessible to multiple remote nodes through automatic methods, then system versatility is improved, but data management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal data access mechanism where the second data structure serves multiple functions: it provides data to external processing sessions, maintains data availability for monitoring, and interfaces with the control loop process. This multi-functional approach allows different remote nodes to access data through a standardized interface, improving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-populating the second data structure with OCPM data and raw spectrum data before external processing sessions need to access them. This advance preparation ensures data is immediately available to multiple remote nodes when needed, improving system versatility while managing complexity through automated data population routines.
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AI summary
Methods for managing data associated with an optical communications network may include receiving data associated with an optical communications network, containerizing the data associated with the optical communications network according to a characteristic of the data to provide a data structure that includes containerized data, and providing access to the data structure for one or more application sessions. Systems and computer program products are also disclosed.