RU2010142367A

Mechanism for automated re-configuration of an access network element

Abstract

1. A method of processing information reconfiguration model, comprising: determine the state performance requirements of the target access node network element, a decision model for reconfiguration of the target node based on the state performance requirements, and transfer command indicating reconfiguration model, the target node. 2. A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the determination of the state of performance requirements for the characteristics of the target node comprises: obtaining information on at least one of the following: statistics cell load information overload and / or resource information of neighboring cells, overload information and / or resources of the target host sectors, information about a predetermined time scheduling and information about starting a predetermined event, and processing the received information to determine whether the trigger conditions for a target node reconfiguration. 3. The method of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the decision about the reconfiguration models comprises selecting a predetermined pattern reconfiguration, and the reconfiguration predetermined pattern comprises at least one model for a high load state and at least one model for low state load. 4. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the decision about the reconfiguration model comprises generating parameters indicating at least one of: setting at least one power amplifier of the target node in an on / off state, reconfiguration of radiation patterns of antennas of the target node, adjustment ray radiation pattern in azimuth of the target node, setting a target node in the sectors on / off status, installation of antennas of the target node to the on / off state and moving the mode setting directivity pattern azimuth beam multiplexed by time target node service area. 5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that the decision about the reconfiguration further includes pattern generating parameters indicating at least one of: installation of a gradual reduction of transmission power allocated to the implementation of other sectors and reconfiguration adjustment of the transmission power allocated to the sectors after the reconfiguration. 6. A method according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: request permission to reconfigure the target node in the network control, and the transfer of the command, indicating the reconfiguration model for the target node is performed when receiving confirmation of receipt of a request for permission. 7. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving information about the actual configuration of the target node. 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising transmitting information about a target node to another node of the access network reconfiguration, and other network access node is a neighboring node to the destination node. 9. A method according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the information includes at least one of: an indication of the disconnected target node cells or sectors, information indicating a destination node rigged bandwidth after reconfiguration, information on non-performing areas related to the target node, and information regarding the move mode the azimuth beam pattern diagrams for time multiplexed service area of ​​the target node. 10. The method of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the process is carried out in the self-organizing network entity. 11. The method of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the process is carried out in at least one of the destination node or the adjacent node. 12. The method of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the process is carried out in the control of the access network. 13. The method of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the method is performed in a network element for operation, administration and maintenance. 14. An apparatus for processing information about the reconfiguration of a model comprising: a determination unit configured to determine the status of the performance requirements of the target access node network element, a decision unit configured to decide whether reconfiguration model for the target node based on the state performance requirements, and a transmitter configured to transmit command indicating reconfiguration model for the target node. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the determination unit is further configured to obtaining information on at least one of the following: statistics cell load information overload and / or resource information of neighboring cells, overload information and / or resources of the target host sectors, information about a predetermined time scheduling and information about starting a predetermined event, and processing the received information to determine whether the trigger conditions for a target node reconfiguration. 16. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the decision unit further comprises a selector configured to select a predetermined pattern reconfiguration, and the reconfiguration predetermined pattern comprises at least one model for a high load state and at least one model for the low load condition. 17. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the decision unit further comprises a generator configured to generate parameters indicating at least one of: setting at least one power amplifier of the target node in an on / off state, reconfiguration of radiation patterns of antennas of the target node, adjustment ray radiation pattern in azimuth of the target node, setting a target node in the sectors on / off status, installation of antennas of the target node in the on / off status, and moving the mode setting directivity pattern azimuth beam multiplexed by time target node service area. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the decision unit further comprises a generator configured to generate parameters indicating at least one of: installation of a gradual reduction of transmission power allocated to the implementation of other sectors and reconfiguration adjustment of the transmission power allocated to the sectors after the reconfiguration. 19. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, further comprising: requesting unit configured to request permission to reconfigure the target node from the network management element, wherein the transmitter configured to send a command that indicates a reconfiguration model for the target node is configured, when receiving the acknowledgment request for authorization. 20. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising: a receiver configured to receive information about the actual configuration of the target node. 21. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising a transmitter configured to transmit the reconfiguration information of the target node to another node of the access network, the other network access node is a neighboring node to the destination node. 22. The apparatus of claim 20 or 21, characterized in that the information comprises at least one of: an indication of the disconnected target node cells or sectors, information indicating a destination node rigged bandwidth after reconfiguration, information on non-performing areas related to the target node, and information regarding the move mode the azimuth beam pattern diagrams for time multiplexed service area of ​​the target node. 23. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that it is part of a self-organizing network entity. 24. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that it is a part of at least one of the destination node or the adjacent node. 25. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that it is part of the access network control element. 26. The apparatus of claim 14 or 15, characterized in that it is part of a network element for operation, administration and maintenance. 27. A computer readable medium having stored thereon software code portions for performing the steps of the method according to any of claims 1-13, when said software code portions are executed on a computer.

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68 claims: 44 independent, 24 dependent

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    A mechanism for controlling resources and / or settings of an access network element like a base station is provided which allows an autonomous reconfiguration of, for example, the antenna configuration based on a set of performance indicators in a base station. The base station can reconfigure itself without the need of operator control so that during periods with low capacity demands the base station will reconfigure correspondingly, which may comprise a reduction of active cells by turning off the power for a part of the installed equipment.
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    1. A method of processing information reconfiguration model, comprising:
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    The state determination performance requirements of the target access node network element,
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    The decision on the reconfiguration model for the target node based on the state of performance requirements and
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    The transfer of command indicating reconfiguration model, the target node.
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    obtaining information about at least one of the following:cell load statistics, information on the overload and / or resource information of neighboring cells, information overload and / or resource information of sectors of the target site, information about the predetermined time, and scheduling information on a predetermined start event, and
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    The processing of information received to determine whether the trigger conditions for a target node reconfiguration.
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    The installation of at least one power amplifier of the target node in an on / off state,
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    The reconfiguration of radiation patterns of antennas of the target node,
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    adjustment ray pattern of the target node in azimuth,
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    The installation of the target node in the sectors on / off status,
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    The installation of antennas of the target node to the on / off state and
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    The mode setting displacement beam directivity pattern azimuth time multiplexed service area of ​​the target node.
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    The installation of a gradual reduction of the transmit power allocated to the implementation of other sectors and reconfiguration
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    The transmission power adjustment of the selected sectors after the reconfiguration.
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    reconfiguration request permission for the target node from the network management element,
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    The transfer command being indicative of reconfiguration model for a target node is performed when an acknowledgment is received request permission.
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    The reception of information about the actual configuration of the target node.
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    indication of the disconnected target node cells or sectors,
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    The information indicating a destination node rigged bandwidth after reconfiguration,
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    The information on non-performing areas related to the target node, and
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    The information on the regime of movement of the beam of the radiation pattern in azimuth for multiplexed time target node service area.
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    14. An apparatus for processing information about the reconfiguration of a model comprising:
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    The determining unit configured to determine the status of the performance requirements of the target access node network element,
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    The decision unit configured to decide whether reconfiguration model for the target node based on the state performance requirements, and
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    The transmitter is configured to transmit command indicating reconfiguration model for the target node.
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    The information on at least one of the following:cell load statistics, information on the overload and / or resource information of neighboring cells, overload information, and / or resource information of sectors of the target node, information about the predetermined time, and scheduling information on a predetermined start event, and
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    The processing information received to determine whether the trigger conditions for a target node reconfiguration.
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    The installation of at least one power amplifier of the target node in an on / off state,
  30. 45
    The reconfiguration of the radiation patterns of the target node antennas,
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    ​​The adjustment of beam pattern of the target node in azimuth,
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    The setting of the target node in the sectors on / off status,
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    The installation of antennas of the target node to the on / off status, and
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    The mode setting displacement beam directivity pattern azimuth time multiplexed service area of ​​the target node.
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    The installation of a gradual reduction of the transmit power allocated to the implementation of other sectors and reconfiguration
  36. 52
    The transmission power adjustment of the selected sectors after the reconfiguration.
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    requesting unit configured to request permission to reconfigure the target node from the network management element,
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    wherein the transmitter configured to send a command, which indicates a model for reconfiguration of the target node is configured, when receiving the acknowledgment request for authorization.
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    The receiver configured to receive information about the actual configuration of the target node.
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    indication of the disconnected target node cells or sectors,
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    The information indicating a destination node rigged bandwidth after reconfiguration,
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    The information on non-performing areas related to the target node, and
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    The information on the regime of movement of the beam of the radiation pattern in azimuth for multiplexed time target node service area.
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    27. A computer readable medium having stored thereon software code portions for performing the steps of the method according to any of claims 1-13, when said software code portions are executed on a computer.
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