Telecommunication Trunk Group Management System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing telecommunication trunk groups in networks is challenging due to the need for balancing efficiency and quality of service, requiring efficient collection and analysis of large volumes of data to optimize utilization and grade of service.
Innovation Solution
A system and method using computer software to collect, maintain, and analyze trunk group information, allowing users to propose changes and calculate predicted performance, comprising a data layer for configuration and traffic data, a calculation layer for utilization and grade of service calculations, and a user interaction layer for displaying and modifying trunk group settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual management methods are used for trunk groups, then operational control is maintained, but the ability to process and analyze large volumes of data efficiently deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary management system that acts as a mediator between the complex trunk group data and the users. This system automatically collects, processes, and analyzes trunk group data, presenting simplified information and recommendations to users while handling the computational complexity behind the scenes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical management processes with automated computer-based systems. Instead of manually collecting and analyzing trunk group data, the system uses automated software to perform data collection, processing, and analysis, significantly improving productivity while managing complexity through automation.
2Productivity
If trunk group utilization is increased to improve network efficiency, then resource utilization improves, but the grade of service deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor trunk group utilization and grade of service metrics. The system analyzes this data and provides feedback to users about the relationship between utilization levels and service quality, enabling informed decisions that balance efficiency and service maintenance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by recommending optimal utilization levels rather than maximum utilization. The system analyzes data to determine the point at which increasing utilization begins to negatively impact grade of service, and recommends operating at or below this threshold to maintain both efficiency and service quality.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive data collection is performed to improve analysis accuracy, then measurement precision improves, but the processing complexity and resource requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and separates different types of data collection and processing functions. The system selectively collects specific trunk group data elements that are most relevant to accuracy improvements, rather than uniformly collecting all possible data. This extraction approach maintains measurement precision while reducing unnecessary processing complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a system and method for managing telecommunication trunk groups. Configuration, operational, and other information may be maintained regarding trunk groups in a telecommunication network. Various calculations and searches may be performed using the information maintained regarding the trunk groups of telecommunication network and provided to a user to allow a user to identify the performance of various trunk groups. The present invention may further allow a user to propose changes to the configuration or routing associated with one or more trunk groups and provide a user with predicted outcomes should such changes be made.