Wireless Network Function Coordination for Parameter Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless networks, particularly D-SON and C-SON networks, operate independently, leading to misalignment of parameter settings and network malfunctions due to outdated information, resulting in poor performance and user experience.

Innovation Solution

A communication management resource is employed to receive proposed modifications to a first wireless network function, identify associated parameters, and determine the impact on a second wireless network function using a parameter mapping table, preventing or allowing modifications based on threshold levels to ensure synchronized operation and efficient resource use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If C-SON network implements parameter changes independently, then network optimization can be achieved, but parameter misalignment with D-SON network occurs leading to network malfunction

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork optimization capabilityVSAvoidnetwork operation reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the C-SON network management system queries the D-SON network management system before applying parameter changes. The D-SON system returns current parameter values and neighbor relation status, allowing the C-SON system to adjust its optimization parameters accordingly to avoid misalignment and network malfunction.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

Before the C-SON network applies any parameter changes, the system performs preliminary action by first querying the D-SON network management system to obtain current parameter values and neighbor relation information. This preliminary information gathering enables the C-SON system to plan parameter changes that are compatible with the D-SON network state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If D-SON network deletes neighbor relations, then network flexibility improves, but C-SON network uses outdated parameter information resulting in malfunction

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork flexibilityVSAvoidparameter information accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The D-SON network management system provides feedback to the C-SON system by returning current parameter values and neighbor relation status in response to queries. This feedback loop ensures that the C-SON system always has accurate, up-to-date information about the D-SON network state, preventing misuse of outdated parameter information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary action by querying the D-SON network management system before applying any parameter changes. This preliminary query retrieves the most current neighbor relation information and parameter values, ensuring that subsequent C-SON parameter changes are based on accurate, current information rather than outdated data.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If multiple wireless networks operate independently, then deployment simplicity is maintained, but network performance deteriorates due to uncoordinated parameter settings

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedeployment simplicityVSAvoidnetwork performance

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces an intermediary mechanism where the C-SON network management system queries the D-SON network management system to obtain current parameter values and neighbor relation status. This intermediary information exchange enables coordinated parameter settings between the two independent networks, improving overall network performance while maintaining their independent architectures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The query mechanism serves multiple functions: it retrieves current parameter values, checks neighbor relation status, and provides information for optimizing handover parameters. This multi-functional approach allows the C-SON system to coordinate with the D-SON network for improved performance without requiring complex integrated management.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20260006459A1Management of multiple wireless network functions to provide wireless service

Publication Date: 2026.01.01 CHARTER COMM OPERATING LLC

AI summary

A communication management resource as discussed herein receives a proposed first modification to a first configuration (settings) of a first wireless network function. The first wireless network function provides overlapping wireless service with respect to a second wireless network function. In furtherance of synchronizing operation of the first wireless network function and the second wireless network function, the communication management resource identifies a first parameter type associated with the proposed first modification. Based on the first parameter type, the communication management resource determines an impact of the proposed first modification to the second wireless network function.