Remote KPI Definition for Cellular Network Interoperability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cellular communication systems face challenges in interoperability due to the lack of standardized key performance indicators (KPIs) derived from raw metrics data, which hinders efficient load balancing and resource management across different vendor systems.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that receive definitions for determining KPIs based on raw metrics data, allowing operators to remotely define and calculate key performance indicators, and transmit them using an interface, enhancing interoperability and load management across the network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If standardized KPI definitions are implemented across multi-vendor systems, then interoperability and load balancing efficiency are improved, but system complexity and implementation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by transforming raw metrics data into standardized KPIs through defined calculation formulas. Different raw metrics from multiple vendors are normalized into common KPI parameters (such as load, utilization, quality metrics) that can be universally compared and used for load balancing decisions across heterogeneous network elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism in the form of a standardized KPI calculation layer that sits between raw metrics collection and load balancing decision-making. This intermediary layer processes and standardizes vendor-specific metrics into universal KPIs, enabling interoperability without requiring direct integration between all vendor systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If remote definition and calculation of KPIs is enabled, then network resource management flexibility is improved, but processing time and computational overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining KPI calculation formulas and relationships between raw metrics and KPIs. These calculation rules are established in advance and stored in the system, allowing rapid computation when load balancing decisions need to be made, rather than performing complex analysis in real-time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the KPI calculation process into distinct components: raw metrics collection, individual KPI calculations based on predefined formulas, aggregation of KPIs, and load balancing decisions. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and processed in parallel where possible, reducing overall processing time.
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AI summary
According to an aspect there is provided a method comprising receiving a definition for determining a key performance indicator of a cellular communication network based on raw metrics data, receiving a request for executing an action of determining the key performance indicator according to the definition received, as a response to receiving the request, obtaining the raw metric data and determining the key performance indicator according to the definition and transmitting the key performance indicator using an interface.