Automated VONR Call Count Management in 5G Stand-Alone Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing 5G networks face challenges in managing Voice Over New Radio (VONR) calls, leading to call drops and packet loss due to exceeding call count thresholds, requiring manual network component access for monitoring and management, which is inefficient and unable to scale for large numbers of cells.
Innovation Solution
Automated systems and methods for monitoring and managing VONR call counts in 5G networks by initializing a call count management script, retrieving network entities, and generating reports for entities exceeding predetermined thresholds, enabling automated action to address call count issues.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual monitoring and management methods are used for call counts, then network management can be performed, but efficiency is low and it cannot scale for large numbers of cells
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automated self-monitoring and self-management of call counts through virtualized network components. The virtual RAN server automatically retrieves call count information, compares it against thresholds, generates reports, and triggers alerts without requiring manual intervention, allowing the network to manage itself
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical monitoring processes with automated electronic systems. Virtualized network functions and software-based monitoring replace physical manual checks, enabling scalable automation across thousands of cells through virtualization and automated scripting
2Reliability
If manual access to network components is required for monitoring, then call counts can be checked, but processing overhead is high and personnel efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary automated actions by continuously monitoring call counts and pre-generating reports before manual intervention is needed. The automated system retrieves call count information, compares it against thresholds, and prepares alert reports in advance, eliminating the need for manual checking and reducing personnel time requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an automated intermediary system (virtual RAN server with monitoring software) that acts as a mediator between network components and personnel. This intermediary automatically retrieves call count data from the network and generates reports, eliminating the need for personnel to directly access and manually check network components
3Productivity
If call count thresholds are exceeded, then network capacity is reached, but call drops and packet loss occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring call counts against predefined thresholds and automatically generating alerts when thresholds are approached or exceeded. This feedback mechanism enables timely detection of capacity issues, allowing network operators to take preventive actions before call drops and packet loss occur, thus maintaining call completion reliability while maximizing capacity utilization
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods of managing call counts in a telecommunications network perform or comprise: initializing a call count management script; receiving an input, the input including at least one of an input type, an input target, and a test identifier; retrieving a list of target network entities from a database, based on the input; generating an output report; and for each target network entity in the list of target network entities, and in response to a determination that a call count of the target network entity is greater than a predetermined threshold, adding the target network entity to the output report.