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EP-4736498-A1 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING THEMATIC LAYERS FOR NETWORK ANALYSIS

EP4736498A1EP 4736498 A1EP4736498 A1EP 4736498A1EP-4736498-A1

Abstract

The present disclosure envisages a system (100) and method for creating thematic layers for network analysis. The system (100) allows users to create thematic layers with dynamic data in real-time based on user interaction. The system includes an input unit, a plurality of data sources, and a processing unit. The input unit receives a request from a user. Each data source stores a plurality of information corresponding to a plurality of performance attributes associated with a network. The processing unit is configured to extract information corresponding to the received request and process the extracted information for generating the at least one thematic layer. The system (100) uses the data sources (104), including performance management, site, cells, configuration management, and fault management to create the thematic layers. The user is able to customize the layers to highlight specific data points, adjust color schemes, and incorporate animations for an added impact.

Inventors

  • BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH
  • BHATNAGAR, PRADEEP KUMAR
  • Sankaran, Sundaresh
  • AMBALIYA, Haresh B
  • CS, Farsana
  • GUJAR, Gaurav
  • DAMDOO, Smitesh
  • SINGH, VIKRAM

Assignees

  • Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date
20260506
Application Date
20240520

Claims (18)

  1. 1. A system (100) for generating at least one thematic layer for network performance monitoring and analysis, the system (100) comprising: an input unit (102) configured to receive at least one request from a user; a plurality of data sources (104), each of the plurality of data sources (104) is configured to store a plurality of information corresponding to a plurality of performance attributes associated with the network; and a processing unit (106) configured to cooperate with the input unit (102) and the plurality of data sources (104) to receive the at least one request and the stored information, respectively and is further configured to extract at least one information of the plurality of information corresponding to the received request and to process the extracted information for generating the at least one thematic layer.
  2. 2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, includes a display unit (112) configured to cooperate with the processing unit (106) and is further configured to display the at least one generated thematic layer.
  3. 3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of performance attributes includes a cell level attribute, a site level attribute, an end user mute rate, a peak data rate, a peak spectral efficiency, an area traffic capacity, a latency, a connection density, an average spectral efficiency, an energy efficiency, an air fiber connectivity, a mobility interruption time, and a bandwidth.
  4. 4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one request includes at least one or more of a data source from the plurality of data sources (104), at least one attribute from the plurality of performance attributes corresponding to the source, and an operator.
  5. 5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the operator is a relational operator or a user defined operator.
  6. 6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the user defined operator is a defined range or a distinct value.
  7. 7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the relational operator is equals to, not equal to, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to, less than, greater than.
  8. 8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of data sources (104) includes a performance management source, a site level attributes source, a cell level attributes source, a configuration management source, and a fault management source.
  9. 9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user is configured to customize the at least one thematic layer by defining at least one or more of data points, adjusting color schemes associated with the at least on thematic layer, and incorporating animations.
  10. 10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the network is a 4G network, a 5G network, or a 6G network.
  11. 11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the input unit (102) is a touch screen or a pointer device.
  12. 12. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, further includes a database (110) for storing the at least one generated thematic layer as an image, such that the system is configured to analyze the stored thematic layer for generating at least one pattern, at least one trend, and at least one anomaly related to the network.
  13. 13. A method (600) of generating at least one thematic layer for network performance monitoring and analysis, the method comprising: receiving (602), by an input unit (102), at least one request from a user; storing (604), by a plurality of data sources (104), a plurality of information corresponding to a plurality of performance attributes associated with the network; receiving (606), by a processing unit (106), the at least one request and the stored information; and extracting (608), by the processing unit (106), the at least one information of the plurality of information corresponding to the at least one request and processing the extracted information for generating the at least one thematic layer.
  14. 14. The method (600) as claimed in claim 13, further comprising displaying the at least one generated thematic layer on a display unit.
  15. 15. The method (600) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the plurality of performance attributes includes a cell level attribute, a site level attribute, an end user mute rate, a peak data rate, a peak spectral efficiency, an area traffic capacity, a latency, a connection density, an average spectral efficiency, an energy efficiency, an air fiber connectivity, a mobility interruption time, and a bandwidth.
  16. 16. The method (600) as claimed in claim 13, further comprising selecting, by the user, a data source from the plurality of data sources (104), at least one attribute from the plurality of performance attributes corresponding to the selected source, and an operator via the input unit (102).
  17. 17. A computer program product comprising a non-transitory computer- readable medium comprising instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to: receive at least one request from a user; store a plurality of information corresponding to a plurality of performance attributes associated with a network; extract at least one information from the plurality of information corresponding to the at least one request; and process the extracted information to generate at least one thematic layer.
  18. 18. A user equipment (UE) configured to generate at least one thematic layer for network performance monitoring and analysis, the user equipment comprising: a processor; and a computer-readable storage medium storing programming instructions for execution by the processor, the programming instructions to: receive at least one request from a user; store a plurality of information corresponding to a plurality of performance attributes associated with a network; and extract at least one information of the plurality of information corresponding to the at least one request and process the extracted information for generating the at least one thematic layer.

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING THEMATIC LAYERS FOR NETWORK ANALYSIS RESERVATION OF RIGHTS [001] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material, which is subject to intellectual property rights such as, but are not limited to, copyright, design, trademark, Integrated Circuit (IC) layout design, and/or trade dress protection, belonging to Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) or its affiliates (herein after referred as owner). The owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent files or records, but otherwise reserves all rights whatsoever. All rights to such intellectual property are fully reserved by the owner. TECHNICAL FIELD [002] The present disclosure relates to wireless communications, and specifically to a system and a method for improving network analysis by monitoring and visualizing a network through thematic tools to maintain a problem-free and optimized network. DEFINITION [003] As used in the present disclosure, the following terms are generally intended to have the meaning as set forth below, except to the extent that the context in which they are used to indicate otherwise. [004] The expression ‘thematic layer’ used hereinafter in the specification refers to a layer or a spatial representation of analyzed data of elements of the same type. Each thematic layer focuses on a specific theme or attribute, such as user density, site category, peak data rate, or any other spatially relevant characteristic. These layers help users understand and explore different aspects of the data/characteristics of a network that they are studying or managing. A map layer can be visually altered to represent its associated data using thematic (theme wise). Thematic layers play a crucial role in creating informative and insightful site maps, enabling users to make informed decisions based on the spatial relationships and patterns within the data. [005] The expression ‘thematic map’ used hereinafter in the specification refers to a map that contains one or more thematic layers. [006] These definitions are in addition to those expressed in the art. BACKGROUND [007] The following description of related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section be used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of prior art. [008] Typically, identifying problematic sites or sectors in a specific network area or region requires multiple procedures, such as downloading of realtime data for various Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), parameters, and alarms from different databases. Telecom operators follow the procedures for a prolonged time, and often require using other applications to visualize problematic or issuecausing sites. However, these procedures are time-consuming, error prone, and requires using multiple steps to identify a root cause of network issues. [009] There is, therefore, a need in the art for an improved mechanism to analyse the network at a site or a sector level, by using a thematic layering approach, to enable precise troubleshooting and problem addressing of the network. OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE [0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a system and a method for improving network analysis by monitoring and visualizing a network through thematic tools to maintain a problem-free and optimized network. [0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a customized network analysis based on multiple parameters in a single instance. [0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide access to different databases and generate analysis on those data in a single frame. [0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to use a thematic problemsolving approach for site analysis leading to an enhanced user experience. SUMMARY [0014] The present disclosure discloses a system for generating at least one thematic layer for network performance monitoring and analysis. The system includes an input unit, a plurality of data sources, and a processing unit. The input unit is configured to receive at least one request from a user. Each of the plurality of data sources is configured to store a plurality of information corresponding to a plurality of performance attributes associated with the network. The processing unit is configured to cooperate with the input unit and the plurality of data sources to receive the at least one request and the stored information respectively. The processing unit is configured to extract at least one information corresponding to the received request and to process the extracted information for generating the at least one thematic layer. [001