SON Objective Manager Dynamic Function Model Updates
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing Self-Organizing Network (SON) solutions do not effectively allow for the dynamic updating of function models based on changing operator objectives during network operations, nor do they provide a method to monitor function operations aligned with technical objectives, leading to inefficiencies in configuring and managing SON functions.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves an enhanced SON Objective Manager that enables vendors to define and update SON Function Models according to real-time operator technical objectives, along with an Objective Measurement Model that maps vendor-specific measurements to operator-specific objectives, allowing for the monitoring of function operations and generation of SCV Policy sets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If SON functions work with closed control loops reacting to dedicated KPIs, then the network can maintain stable operation, but the system cannot dynamically adapt to changing operator objectives during network operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic updating of function models and measurements during network operations. The SON management system allows operator objectives to be updated in real-time, which automatically triggers updates to the corresponding function models and measurements without requiring system reconfiguration or manual intervention, thus achieving adaptability while maintaining operational simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system establishes a feedback mechanism where updated operator objectives are automatically reflected in the function models and measurements. The SON management system continuously monitors objective changes and propagates these changes through the system, ensuring that the network operations align with current operator priorities without manual intervention.
2Measurement precision
If vendor-specific measurements are used in SON functions, then vendor know-how is preserved, but operator-specific objectives cannot be effectively monitored
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal measurement framework where vendor-specific measurements retain their technical precision while being mapped to operator-specific objectives. The system maintains the original vendor measurements and their associated know-how, while adding a mapping layer that connects these measurements to operator priorities, thus serving both vendor and operator needs simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mapping mechanism between vendor-specific measurements and operator-specific objectives. This mapping layer acts as a mediator that preserves the original vendor measurements while translating them into operator-relevant metrics, allowing both vendor capabilities and operator requirements to coexist without loss of information.
3Adaptability or versatility
If function models are updated to reflect new operator objectives, then the system becomes more adaptable, but the configuration and management process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automation where the SON management system automatically updates function models when operator objectives change. The system autonomously identifies which function models need updating, applies the necessary modifications, and propagates changes throughout the network without requiring manual configuration or intervention, thus maintaining ease of operation while achieving high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-defining the relationships between operator objectives and function models. When objectives are updated, the system has already established the necessary mappings and dependencies, allowing for rapid automatic updates without complex real-time decision-making or manual configuration steps.
4Speed
If measurements are rapidly adapted to operator objectives, then the system responds quickly to changes, but the monitoring and alignment process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-establishing the mapping relationships between measurements and operator objectives before changes occur. This preparation allows the system to rapidly adapt measurements when objectives change, as the structural relationships are already defined and the system only needs to update the specific parameter values rather than reconfiguring the entire measurement framework.
Data Source
AI summary
It is provided a method, comprising requesting a function model based on a received objective for a network; checking if a function model is received in response to the request for the function model; setting, if the function model is received, a policy function according to the received function model.