Roaming Configuration Management System Grouping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for managing roaming configurations in cellular networks are inefficient, as they lack the ability to conveniently group and manage ISDNs and VPLMN-IDs by home network operators, leading to time-consuming and resource-intensive processes for updating roaming settings and responding to network operator pricing changes.
Innovation Solution
The Roaming Configuration Management System (RCMS) aggregates network entities like ISDNs, VPLMN-IDs, and MCCMNC combinations, enabling efficient management and configuration of roaming settings through a centralized platform that allows for rapid updates and blocking/unblocking of roaming partners and areas, integrating with existing systems like HLR and PCRF.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If roaming configuration data is managed individually for each network entity, then detailed control is achieved, but the time and resources required for updates increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple network entity data into grouped data structures organized by home network operator. Instead of managing each ISDN and VPLMN-ID separately, the system groups them by operator, allowing configuration updates to be applied to multiple entities simultaneously through a single operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the large set of network entities by organizing them into groups based on home network operator. This segmentation allows the system to manage and update configurations in manageable chunks rather than as one monolithic process, improving efficiency while maintaining detailed control.
2Reliability
If roaming configuration updates are applied to all network entities, then consistency is maintained, but resource usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different configuration settings to be applied to different groups of network entities based on their home network operator. Each operator group can have customized roaming configurations applied selectively, rather than forcing a single configuration on all entities, thus reducing unnecessary resource usage while maintaining consistency within each group.
3Adaptability or versatility
If detailed tracking of each network entity is maintained, then precise control is achieved, but the complexity of the management system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds a new dimension to the management system by introducing hierarchical organization with multiple levels: individual network entities (ISDN, VPLMN-ID), grouped by home network operator, and organized by roaming area. This multi-dimensional structure allows precise control through grouping rather than requiring detailed tracking of each entity separately, reducing system complexity while maintaining adaptability.
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AI summary
A computer-implemented method for improving roaming configuration efficiency. The method includes receiving roaming configuration data for a first roaming partner network operator and roaming configuration data for a second roaming partner network operator. The method includes applying the roaming configuration data for the first roaming partner network operator to a first set of network entity data associated with the first roaming partner network operator and applying the roaming configuration data for the second roaming partner network operator to a second set of network entity data associated with the second roaming partner network operator. The method includes providing the roaming configuration data for the first and second roaming partner network operators.