17531236. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORE NETWORK RESPONSE TO PREDICTABLE SATELLITE BACKHAUL OUTAGES simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORE NETWORK RESPONSE TO PREDICTABLE SATELLITE BACKHAUL OUTAGES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Peter Ashwood-smith of Gatineau (CA)
Mehdi Arashmid Akhavain Mohammadi of Ottawa (CA)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORE NETWORK RESPONSE TO PREDICTABLE SATELLITE BACKHAUL OUTAGES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17531236 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CORE NETWORK RESPONSE TO PREDICTABLE SATELLITE BACKHAUL OUTAGES
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: This patent application describes a system for predicting backhaul outage and restoration states in a communication network that uses satellite technology. The predictions are based on satellite motion data and can be used to schedule actions and make decisions in the network.
- The system predicts backhaul outage and restoration states in a communication network using satellite motion data.
- Devices in the network can schedule actions based on these predictions.
- Actions can include powering equipment up or down, suspending communications, migrating software, transmitting outage notifications, etc.
- The system can mark packets with congestion indications and adjust routing table addresses.
- The technology enables efficient management of the communication network during satellite-involved backhaul outages.
Potential Applications:
- Telecommunication networks using satellite backhaul
- Internet service providers
- Mobile network operators
- Remote areas with limited terrestrial connectivity
Problems Solved:
- Unplanned network outages due to satellite motion
- Inefficient network management during outages
- Lack of proactive actions and scheduling based on outage predictions
Benefits:
- Improved network reliability and uptime
- Efficient resource allocation during outages
- Minimized impact on user experience
- Proactive network management and decision-making
Original Abstract Submitted
For a communication network using a satellite-involved backhaul, the backhaul outage and restoration states are predicted based on satellite motion data. Based on such predictions, devices providing the core portion of the communication network, and nearby Internet or backhaul radio devices can schedule or take actions. Actions can include but are not necessarily limited to: powering equipment up or down, suspending communications, migrating software from servers being powered down, transmitting replies to packets to indicate an anticipated outage and optionally anticipated outage end time, marking packets with congestion indications, closing or reopening certain ports, withdrawing or reinstating routing table addresses, and transmitting outage notifications to users or devices.
