Telecom Enterprise Management System Using 3D Virtual Models

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Solution Overview

Problem

Telecom network operators face challenges in accurately tracking and managing infrastructure and equipment due to fragmented data and incomplete information, leading to inefficiencies and additional costs when making decisions about network upgrades.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented method for generating a telecom enterprise management system that captures site data, generates 3D virtual models, identifies and attributes ISO data model data to equipment components, and stores this data for global network visibility, using standardized ISO data models like IFC and COBie to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If telecom network operators manually track and manage infrastructure and equipment data across global sites, then they can maintain some level of data record, but the data becomes fragmented and inaccurate due to different logging and categorization methods at different sites

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata accuracyVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies homogeneity by implementing a standardized data collection framework where all sites use uniform data structures, categorization methods, and logging protocols. This standardization eliminates the fragmentation caused by different sites using disparate methods, ensuring consistent and comparable data across the global network infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal data management system that can handle multiple types of infrastructure and equipment data through a single standardized framework. This multi-functional system accommodates diverse data types from different sites and equipment while maintaining uniform processing and storage protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If telecom network operators collect detailed data from all global sites, then they can make informed decisions about network upgrades, but the data collection and management process becomes increasingly complex and resource-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedecision-making reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the global network into discrete, standardized data units that can be individually collected, processed, and managed. Each site's infrastructure and equipment are broken down into standardized data elements that can be systematically aggregated without overwhelming the management system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms complex, unstructured site data into standardized parameters and metrics that can be uniformly processed. By changing the data representation from diverse, site-specific formats to standardized parameters, the system can collect detailed information without proportionally increasing management complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If telecom network operators use traditional data tracking methods, then they can maintain existing processes, but they cannot accurately track equipment and infrastructure leading to inefficiencies and additional costs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational efficiencyVSAvoidinformation completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary standardized data framework that bridges the gap between traditional manual tracking methods and the need for accurate, comprehensive information. This intermediary system captures and standardizes data from existing processes while enabling complete and accurate tracking of infrastructure and equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4020919A1A telecom enterprise management system and computer implemented method of generating same
Publication Date: 2022.06.29 BIM & SCAN LTD
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AI summary

This invention relates to a computer implemented method of generating a telecom enterprise management system. The method comprises the steps of, for each site in the network, capturing site data including infrastructure data and equipment data. From that captured site data, the method comprises generating a three-dimensional (3D) virtual model of the site; identifying infrastructure components and equipment components in the 3D virtual model; attributing an ISO data model data to each of the equipment components in the 3D virtual model; and storing the ISO data model data for each of the equipment components in the 3D virtual model of the site. In this way, the data will be provided in a reliable, uniform format, that will provide accurate information regarding the equipment in the network and will allow effective planning and management of the network.