Switch Location Data Administration via LLDP-MED Discovery Protocol
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing data administration processes for communication networks, particularly those using the LLDP-MED protocol for location-dependent services, are complex and costly due to the need for sophisticated data administration programs.
Innovation Solution
The method employs a measuring device that uses the LLDP-MED protocol to transmit location information from communication terminals to a switch, leveraging existing network infrastructure to simplify the data administration process without additional equipment or extensive software, thereby combining connection quality checks with data administration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a sophisticated data administration program is used to manage location information in the MIB, then the location-based services can be provided accurately, but the system complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device automatically performs data administration tasks by feeding location information into the communication network and transmitting it to the connection device and MIB. This self-service approach eliminates the need for sophisticated external data administration programs, reducing system complexity while maintaining reliable location information management through automated discovery protocol operations
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring device is designed to perform multiple functions: it both measures connection quality/quantity and administrates location data. By combining these functions in a single device, the patent eliminates the need for separate sophisticated data administration programs, reducing overall system complexity while ensuring reliable location information is provided to the MIB for location-based services
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional specialized equipment is deployed for data administration, then location information management capability is enhanced, but the cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device is designed to perform multiple functions: it both measures connection quality/quantity and administrates location data. By combining these functions in a single device, the patent eliminates the need for separate sophisticated data administration programs, reducing overall system complexity while ensuring reliable location information is provided to the MIB for location-based services
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring device automatically performs data administration tasks by feeding location information into the communication network and transmitting it to the connection device and MIB. This self-service approach eliminates the need for sophisticated external data administration programs, reducing system complexity while maintaining reliable location information management through automated discovery protocol operations
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for managing data in a communication network (10) comprising a connection device (20), in particular a switch, and at least one local communication terminal connected to the connection device (20). The connection device (20) is connected to or equipped with a second management information base (MIB'), in which information related to the location of the communication terminal is written and is made available for use in a location-dependent service during a data management process, the location-dependent service being designed according to a discovery protocol. The data management process involves feeding the location-related information to the communication network (20) using a location information source (3) and transmitting the fed location-related information from the location information source (3) to the connection device. Across at least one section of the transmission path, the fed location-related information is transmitted according to the discovery protocol.