SON Resource Conflict Coordination via Mediator Entity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Self-Organizing Networks (SON) face conflicts between automatic functions during operation, which existing technologies fail to coordinate effectively, leading to potential network performance issues and increased maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A resource operation method and apparatus that detect conflicts between operations on a first resource and its related resources by using a Related Resource Group (RRP) attribute to record information about related parameters, allowing for conflict coordination to avoid operational conflicts by adjusting execution sequences or times based on pre-configured priorities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If multiple automatic SON functions are integrated to improve network self-organization capability, then network automation and self-optimization are enhanced, but conflicts between functions occur leading to network performance deterioration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a coordination entity as an intermediary between multiple SON functions. This entity receives operation requests from different SON functions, determines conflicts between them, and coordinates their execution sequences. By adding this intermediary layer, the system can manage automated functions while preventing performance deterioration through proper conflict resolution.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary conflict detection before executing SON operations. The coordination entity determines whether conflicts exist between operation requests before they are carried out, and pre-establishes execution sequences. This preliminary action prevents conflicts from manifesting as performance issues, allowing automated functions to run reliably.
2Reliability
If conflict coordination mechanisms are added to resolve function conflicts, then network performance stability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the SON system into functional modules with a dedicated coordination entity. This entity is responsible specifically for conflict detection and resolution, while other SON functions focus on their specific tasks. By dividing responsibilities, the system manages complexity through modular design while maintaining performance stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The coordination entity serves multiple functions: receiving operation requests, determining conflicts, establishing execution sequences, and managing multiple SON functions simultaneously. This multi-functional approach consolidates complexity into a single entity rather than distributing it across multiple components.
3Reliability
If real-time conflict detection is implemented to prevent operation conflicts, then network performance is maintained, but detection accuracy and timeliness are challenged by complex resource relationships
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the coordination entity continuously monitors operation requests from multiple SON functions, determines conflicts in real-time, and adjusts execution sequences based on detected conflicts. This feedback loop ensures accurate and timely conflict detection by constantly comparing operation requests against established coordination rules.
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AI summary
An embodiment of the present invention discloses a resource operation method, where the method includes: if a conflict exists in multiple operations on a first resource, implementing conflict coordination on execution of the multiple operations; or, if a conflict exists between an operation on a first resource and an operation on a related resource of the first resource, implementing conflict coordination on execution of the operation on the first resource and the operation on the related resource of the first resource, where the first resource includes any one or more of the following: a cell, a base station, a parameter of the cell, and a parameter of the base station; and the related resource of the first resource includes any one or more of the following: a resource that is set with an association with the first resource, a resource that is adjacent to the first resource, and a resource that has a mutual influence with the first resource. An embodiment of the present invention further discloses a resource operation apparatus. Through the present invention, a possible operation conflict can be discovered in a timely manner during an operation on a resource, thereby avoiding the operation conflict.