Telecommunications Node Logical Nodes for Multi-Provider Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunication nodes are limited in efficiency as they are typically associated with a single service provider and cannot utilize multiple control processors, leading to underutilization of data processors and restricted data processing capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A telecommunications device with multiple data processors and control processors is configured to create multiple logical nodes, each associated with a different entity, allowing data routing paths to be managed and translated across various data processors, enabling multiple service providers to utilize the node efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single control processor is used in a telecommunications node, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity is limited because only one service provider can utilize the node
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments a single physical telecommunications node into multiple logical nodes, each associated with a different service provider. The control processor is divided into multiple virtual control processors that can independently manage data routing for different service providers, allowing multiple entities to utilize the same physical hardware simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The control processor is designed to perform multiple functions by implementing virtualization, enabling it to serve multiple service providers through different logical nodes. This allows a single control processor to manage multiple data routing paths and service provider associations, increasing productivity without adding physical hardware.
2Productivity
If data processors are allocated to a single service provider, then the ease of operation is improved, but the loss of substance occurs due to underutilization of data processing capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple service provider operations into a single physical telecommunications node. Different data processors within the node can be allocated to different logical nodes associated with different service providers, allowing the physical resources to be combined while maintaining logical separation for each provider.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically allocates data processors to different service providers based on demand. Data processors can be reassigned between logical nodes as needed, allowing the system to adapt to changing utilization requirements and minimize unused capacity while maintaining operational simplicity through automated management.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple control processors are implemented, then the adaptability is improved by supporting multiple service providers, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates virtual copies of control processor functionality within a single physical control processor. These virtual control processors are software-based implementations that replicate the control functions needed for each service provider, providing adaptability for multiple providers without the complexity of managing multiple physical control processors.
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AI summary
The present invention generally relates to providing a plurality of logical nodes in a telecommunications node. A plurality of control processors are configured to manage data routing paths for the logical nodes. Each logical node can be associated with a different entity.