Method and system for conflict detection in self organization network (SON) functions
US9007946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0873
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for detecting cooperation or conflict between actors in a network made up of self-organizing sub-networks examines parameters such as performance indicators and configuration parameters to determine whether or not different actors are adjusting configuration parameters in a way that is cooperative or conflicting. When a performance indicator is observed to be outside of its expected range, an acceptable convergence range can be defined to give the actors time to adjust and return the performance indicator to its expected range of values. When a performance indicator is detected to be non-convergent, the monitor can alert an operator, or another node, so that appropriate actions can be taken.
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