Communication Site Power Consumption Determination via Virtual Device Aggregation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for determining power consumption in communication sites are incomplete due to devices lacking monitoring or reporting capabilities, leading to inaccurate power consumption data being reported to the OSS, which hinders effective energy-saving policies.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that categorize devices without monitoring or reporting capabilities as 'virtual devices' and calculate their power consumption based on their power and traffic volume, allowing for the aggregation of total power consumption data from both reporting and virtual devices to provide a comprehensive view for energy-saving strategies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If power consumption monitoring is implemented only through devices with reporting capabilities, then the monitoring system remains simple, but the power consumption data becomes incomplete and inaccurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mediator device (power consumption monitoring device) that collects power consumption data from devices without reporting capabilities and relays it to the OSS. This intermediary resolves the contradiction by enabling complete data collection without requiring each device to have direct reporting capability, thus maintaining system simplicity while improving data accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring device performs multiple functions: it monitors power consumption of devices with reporting capabilities directly, collects data from devices without reporting capabilities through alternative means, and relays all data to the OSS. This multi-functionality allows a single device to handle diverse monitoring needs, improving data completeness without proportionally increasing system complexity
2Loss of information
If all devices are equipped with power consumption monitoring and reporting capabilities, then complete power consumption data can be obtained, but the cost and complexity of the system increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the monitoring function into two parts: devices with reporting capabilities report directly to the OSS, while devices without reporting capabilities are monitored by a separate power consumption monitoring device. This segmentation allows the system to achieve complete information collection without requiring all devices to have reporting capabilities, thus reducing overall system complexity and cost
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring device creates a virtual representation of power consumption data for devices without reporting capabilities, effectively copying the information that would otherwise be unavailable. This copying approach enables complete power consumption information to be obtained without physically equipping every device with monitoring hardware
3Productivity
If traditional power consumption reporting methods are used, then the implementation remains simple, but energy-saving policies cannot be effectively formulated due to incomplete data
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the power consumption monitoring device continuously collects data from all devices and relays it to the OSS, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis. This feedback loop provides complete power consumption information necessary for formulating effective energy-saving policies, while the automated nature of the feedback process minimizes the operational complexity
Data Source
AI summary
In a mobile communication network, technologies are provided for determining power consumption of a communication site. An OSS system receives power consumption information of one or more devices and traffic volume information from a communication site. Then, the OSS determines power consumption of one or more virtue devices of the communication site, which are listed on a pre-configured device list according to power of the virtue devices, traffic volume information of the communication site, or both, wherein the a virtue device is not capable of monitoring power consumption, reporting power consumption, or both. Then the OSS determines power consumption of the communication site according to the power consumption information of the one or more devices received from the communication site and the power consumption of the virtual device in the communication site.