Band Calculation Device for Relay Network Link Sizing
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Solution Overview
Problem
As relay networks grow in size and complexity, calculating the communication band required for each link becomes increasingly time-consuming due to changes in topology and facility utilization status, leading to increased man-hours for processing.
Innovation Solution
A band calculation device and method that receive topology, path, and traffic information to calculate the communication band of links in relay networks, including primary and backup paths, reducing the time required for processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual calculation methods are used for each topology, then calculation accuracy is maintained, but processing time and man-hours increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical calculation methods with an automated computer-based calculation system. The calculation unit automatically processes topology information, path information, and traffic information to compute communication bands, eliminating the need for manual calculations while maintaining accuracy through systematic algorithmic processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The calculation system performs self-service by automatically processing input data and generating results without requiring manual intervention. The computer system autonomously calculates communication bands for all links based on provided topology, path, and traffic information, reducing human workload from manual computation to system operation.
2Manufacturing precision
If detailed manual calculation is performed for each link, then calculation completeness is ensured, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The calculation unit serves multiple functions simultaneously: it processes topology information, path information, and traffic information to calculate communication bands for all links in the network. This multi-functional automated system ensures completeness by systematically processing all input data types together rather than through separate manual calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary processing by automatically organizing and pre-calculating communication bands for all links based on input data before any manual review or verification is needed. The automated calculation unit prepares complete results in advance, eliminating the need for manual step-by-step computation.
3Measurement precision
If manual calculation is performed for complex topologies, then accuracy is maintained, but device complexity increases the workload
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex calculation task into distinct input categories (topology information, path information, traffic information) and processes them systematically through the calculation unit. This segmentation allows the automated system to handle complex topologies by breaking down the calculation into manageable processing steps rather than requiring manual analysis of complexity.
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AI summary
A band calculation device (1) according to the present disclosure, in the band calculation device (1) which calculates a band of the link (L) of a relay network (NWR) which is constituted by nodes (N) and links (L) and which relays information transmitted and received between a plurality of communication bases, includes an input unit (21) that receives an input of topology information indicating ports (P) of nodes (N), connection destination ports of the ports (P), and links, respectively, path information indicating primary paths that relay the information when a failure does not occur, paths including backup paths that relay the information when the failure occurs in the primary path, and via transmission ports that are the ports (P) for transmitting the information in the paths, respectively, and traffic information indicating the port (P) and traffic statistic value of the port (P), respectively, and a calculation unit (22) that calculates a band of the link (L) on the basis of the topology information, the path information and the traffic information.