Centralized Event Detail Record Collection in Telecommunications
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Solution Overview
Problem
In third generation mobile communications systems, there is no mechanism to automatically centralize event detail records in real-time across different network elements, leading to inefficient and time-consuming data combination and unnecessary transmission of records.
Innovation Solution
A method and system where network entities generate event detail records and send them in real-time to a designated collecting network entity using a unique session identifier, optimizing data combination by selecting the appropriate address from a table of configured addresses, ensuring all records related to a session are centralized in one entity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If event detail records are sent to multiple charging gateway functions without centralization, then each network element can independently process records, but data combination becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by selecting and designating a primary charging gateway function address in advance during connection setup, before event detail records are generated. This pre-selected address is included in signaling messages to all network elements, ensuring they all send records to the same gateway from the outset, eliminating the need for time-consuming post-generation combination operations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of multiple charging gateway addresses into a single primary address for each session. By consolidating all event detail records from different network elements to one designated gateway function, the system eliminates redundant data combination operations and achieves efficient centralized processing
2Productivity
If a standardized mechanism for centralized record collection is implemented, then data combination is optimized, but network element complexity increases due to address table configuration
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling network elements to automatically select appropriate charging gateway addresses from their own configured address tables based on session information. Each network element independently determines the primary charging gateway address without requiring external coordination or complex centralized control mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal solution by implementing a standardized address table configuration that can be applied across all network elements in the domain. This multi-functional approach allows the same mechanism to serve multiple network elements and sessions, simplifying the overall system architecture despite the added configuration requirements
3Loss of energy
If event detail records are transmitted without real-time centralization, then network elements operate independently, but redundant data transfer occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-determining the primary charging gateway address during connection establishment and propagating this address information to all participating network elements before data transfer begins. This prevents redundant transmissions by ensuring all elements send records to the same destination from the start
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses the primary charging gateway function as an intermediary that centralizes the collection of event detail records. This mediator approach consolidates data from multiple network elements into a single location, eliminating redundant transfers while maintaining operational simplicity through standardized protocols
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AI summary
A method and a system for collecting session-specific event data in a telecommunications network where sessions are connected through a number of network entities which generate event data and have mutual signaling connections. The objective of the invention is to provide a solution whereby event detail records relating to one session but generated by a number of different network entities are sent in a centralized manner in real-time to a given collecting network entity. Thus, the event data combination is optimized and the unnecessary transmission of event detail records from one collecting network entity to another is avoided.