Telecom Node Activity Analysis for Energy Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunications network nodes with increasing functions lead to higher energy consumption, as many components are not fully utilized by users, resulting in unnecessary power usage.
Innovation Solution
A telecommunications network node equipped with an activity analysis device that monitors and stores data on the usage of various communication devices, allowing for automated switching off of unused components at specific times, thereby reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the range of functions of the telecommunications network node is increased, then the versatility and functionality are improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telecommunications network node is divided into multiple independent communication devices (DSL modem, WLAN access point, LAN network switch, telephone system components). Each device can be individually controlled and switched off based on its usage status, allowing the system to maintain versatility while reducing energy consumption by selectively activating only the needed segments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the operational state of each communication device based on real-time activity analysis. The switching device automatically changes the power state of individual components from static to dynamic, switching them on or off according to actual usage patterns, thus optimizing energy consumption while preserving functionality when needed.
2Reliability
If all communication devices are kept switched on to ensure availability, then the reliability and accessibility are improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary activity analysis to predict when communication devices will be needed. By monitoring usage patterns and anticipating future requirements, the system can pre-activate devices before they are actually needed, ensuring availability while minimizing the duration of high energy consumption states.
Solution Approach 2:
The activity analysis device continuously monitors the usage status of each communication device and provides feedback to the switching device. This closed-loop feedback mechanism allows the system to adjust the operational state of devices based on actual demand, maintaining reliability by keeping devices on when needed while reducing energy consumption by switching them off when unused.
3Use of energy by moving object
If manual switching of communication devices is required, then the energy consumption can be reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically monitoring its own usage patterns and making switching decisions without user intervention. The activity analysis device tracks which communication devices are being used, and the switching device automatically activates or deactivates them based on this data, eliminating the need for manual user configuration while optimizing energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses automated feedback loops where the activity analysis device continuously monitors usage and communicates this information to the switching device, which then automatically adjusts the operational state. This eliminates manual user intervention entirely, maintaining ease of operation while achieving energy savings through automated decision-making.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a telecommunications network node 100, a method for operating a telecommunications network node, and a computer program with program code. The telecommunications network node 100 comprises the following elements: at least two communication devices 110, an activity analysis (EA) device assigned to the at least two communication devices 110, a selection memory 120 for storing the activity data, and a switching device 180 configured to switch off at least one communication device 110, at least temporarily. This keeps the consumption of electrical energy constant or even reduces it.