JP2001333186A - Station data loading system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a station data downloading system that can download station data even when a memory package loaded in each communication station is not compatible with station data stored in a maintenance operation center. SOLUTION: When a memory package 20 is loaded to a mount slot 32 of a BSC 3, a setting code is read from a code setting switch 31, a stored code is read from the memory package 20, the codes are compared and then a download request means 34 allows an OMC 1 to extract a Generic 72 and a version number 73 of the station data from a station data library 7 and compares the Generic 72 with a Generic of station data 24 in a flash memory 21. In the case that the Generic data are dissident, the download request means 34 requests the OMC1 to download a program stored in a program library 9 whose Generic is coincident through the setting code, and a flash memory 22 writes the downloaded program for restart under the new program.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an office data loading system for loading data (hereinafter, office data) uniquely applied to each of a plurality of communication stations serving as communication nodes into a memory package. In a system in which the compatibility is compatible (hereinafter Generic), and the corresponding program is generation-managed, the station data in the memory package can be relocated to another station and used by loading the station data in the memory package in the communication station. About the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of station data loading system, when a memory package is mounted in a mounting slot of a base station controller, download request means requests a download from a station data library, and the station data of the mounted station is downloaded. Is received from the station data of the station data library by the point code of the code setting switch, and stored as the station data of the memory package. As a result, even if the memory package used in another station is mounted, the station data can be updated and a normal function can be exhibited. Also, only when the point code in the memory package does not match the point code of the code setting switch of the mounting device, or when the station data version of the station data library and the memory package do not match, the download request to the station data library is made. ing.

[0003]

In the above-described conventional station data loading method, the rewriting of the storage contents of the memory package mounted in the communication station checks only the point code and the version number of the station data. When incompatible station data is stored in the station data library of the maintenance and operation center in the system that manages data generation, the system operates normally by downloading incompatible station data. There is a problem that it is not possible.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to maintain compatibility between programs in a memory package by updating a program even when the memory package mounted in each communication station is incompatible with the station data held by the maintenance and operation center. Let
An object of the present invention is to provide a station data loading method that enables downloading of station data.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a station data loading system for loading station data into a memory package, wherein the station data includes revised data (hereinafter referred to as a version number) and Generic, and the communication is performed in a concentrated manner. A station data library for storing station data for each station,
A program library for storing all the programs for each generic is provided, and the memory package is duplicated in a detachable manner at each of the plurality of communication stations, and the programs, point codes, and station data for each communication station are stored and stored. Each of the plurality of communication stations presets a point code (hereinafter, a setting code) uniquely assigned to the station, and when the memory package is mounted, a point code (hereinafter, referred to as a point code) in the mounted memory package. Storage code) and whether or not the setting code matches. If the setting code does not match, the setting code of the communication station requests a version number and generic of the station data from the station data library. The obtained Generic is compared with the Generic in the memory package, and if they match, the setting code of the communication station causes the station to change. The data library is requested to download the station data, and the contents of the memory package are updated by the station data input as a result of the request and the setting code of the communication station.

Further, the present invention provides a station data loading system for loading station data into a memory package,
The station data includes a version number, and a Generic, a station data library for centrally storing the station data for each communication station and the communication station, and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. The memory package is duplicated in a detachable state at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations stores a setting code in advance. When the memory package is mounted, it is determined whether the stored code matches the setting code. If not, the version number of the station data from the station data library is determined by the setting code of the communication station. And Generic, and the resulting Gener
ic and Generic in the memory package,
If not, the setting code of the communication station requests the program library to download the program, updates the contents of the memory package with the program input as a result of the request, and restarts the program with the program.

Further, the present invention provides a station data loading system for loading station data into a memory package,
The station data includes a version number, and a Generic, a station data library for centrally storing the station data for each communication station and the communication station, and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. The memory package is duplicated in a detachable state at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations stores a setting code in advance. When the memory package is mounted, it is determined whether or not the storage code matches the setting code, and if they match, the version number of the station data is read from the station data library by the setting code of the communication station. And Generic, and the resulting Generic
Is compared with the Generic in the memory package, and if they match, the version number obtained as a result of the request is compared with the version number in the memory package, and if they do not match, according to the setting code of the communication station. Requesting the station data library to download the station data, and updating the contents of the memory package with the station data input as a result of the request and the setting code of the communication station.

Further, the present invention provides a station data loading system for loading station data into a memory package,
The station data includes a version number, and a Generic, a station data library for centrally storing the station data for each communication station and the communication station, and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. The memory package is duplicated in a detachable state at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations stores a setting code in advance. When the memory package is mounted, it is determined whether or not the storage code matches the setting code, and if they match, the version number of the station data is read from the station data library by the setting code of the communication station. And Generic, and the resulting Generic
And the Generic in the memory package are compared, and if they do not match, the setting code of the communication station requests the program library to download the program, and the contents of the memory package are input by the program input as the requested result. And restarted by the program.

[0009]

Next, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, this configuration will be described by taking a mobile communication system as shown in FIG. 3 as a communication system.

In a mobile communication system, a mobile communication switching center (hereinafter, MSC) 2 connected to a communication network 6 accommodates a plurality of base stations 8 under its control, while a maintenance operation center (hereinafter, referred to as “MSC”) monitors this system. OMC) 1. The base station 8 includes one base station control device (hereinafter, BSC) 3 connected to the MSC 2 and a plurality of base station radio devices (hereinafter, BTS) 4 accommodated and connected to the BSC 3.

[0012] It is assumed that the MSC 2 and the BSC 3 are connected by a common channel signal system, and that the BTS 4 is connected to a plurality of mobile stations (hereinafter, MS) 5 by a radio interface.

Next, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG.
3 will be described.

The OMC 1 stores the station data library 7 holding the station data 71 corresponding to all the BSCs 3 together with the Generic 72 and the version number 73 via the BSC 3 via the MSC 2.
It is assumed that connection is made in response to a call from.

The BSC 3 has one code setting switch 3
1, and a duplicated mounting slot 32, a temporary memory 33, and a download request unit 34.

The code setting switch 31 is provided on the back of the device rack. The code setting switch 31 has a hexadecimal 4-digit number of the point code assigned to the BSC 3 for identifying each base station 8 as a communication station. It is assumed that it is set in advance by data. Hereinafter, this code will be described as a setting code for the sake of explanation. The memory package 20 is inserted and mounted in the mounting slot 32, and the temporary memory 33 is
Programs and data required for the operation of C3 (versions are added to data as necessary)
Is temporarily held. The download request means 34 will be described later with reference to FIG.

It is assumed that the memory package 20 holds, in the flash memory 21, a program 22, a point code 23, and station data 24 to which a version number and Generic are added. Here, the point code 23 is a code held in the flash memory 21. Hereinafter, this code will be described as a storage code for the sake of explanation. Mounting slot 32
In the flash memory 21 of the memory package 20 mounted on the base station, a program 22 for operating the mobile communication system to be installed, a storage code 23 assigned to the BSC 3 to be installed, and a station held in the station data library 7 The same station data 24 as the contents (including the version number and Generic) held in the data 71 and unique to the attached BSC 3 is stored and held, and the functional operation of the BSC 3 is secured.

Program 22 in flash memory 21
Is common to BSC3 in the system, but storage code 2
3 and the station data 24 are different for each BSC3. That is, since each BSC 3 operates normally with the memory package 20 to be mounted, when the memory package 20 is mounted,
Check the stored code. If the stored code is different from the setting code, the station code library
If a match is found by inquiring of c72, the station data 24 suitable for the own station is downloaded from the station data library 7,
If the Generic 72 is different, the OMC 1 is requested to download the program 91 together with the setting code, the program 91 is downloaded, and the new program is started. After the start-up, the above-described processing is performed again, so that the normal station data is downloaded.

If the storage code 23 and the setting code are the same, the Generic 72 and the version 73 of the station data 24 are stored.
May be different from the one stored in the station data library. Even if the storage code and the setting code match, the station data library is inquired of the Generic 72 and the version number 73 by the setting code, and both the Generic 72 and the version number 73 are used. If they match, the system starts up and
When the ric 72 matches and the version number 73 differs, the station data suitable for the own station is downloaded and the Generic 72
Are different, the OMC 1 is requested to download the program 91 together with the setting code, the program 91 is downloaded, and the new program is started. After the start-up, the above-described processing is performed again, so that normal station data is downloaded.

Next, the download request means 34, that is, a request to download the station data 24, will be described with reference to FIGS.

When the memory package 20 is mounted in the mounting slot 32 (procedure S1), the download request means 34 reads out the resuming program from the program 22 into the temporary memory 33 and starts it (procedure S2). A preset setting code is read from the setting switch 31 (procedure S3), and a storage code 23 stored from the memory package 20 is read (procedure S4). The setting code read out in steps S3 and S4 And the stored code are compared (step S5).

The setting code matches the stored code (step S6).
If the answer is YES), the download requesting means 34
The station data library 7 is requested to the station data library 7 via the OMC 1 by the setting code of C3, requesting the station data Generic 72 and the version number 73 (step S7). Of the station data 24 (step S8).

When Generics match (YE in step S8)
S), the version number 73 corresponding to the setting code is compared with the version number of the station data 24 in the flash memory 21 (step S9), and if the step S9 is "YES", the procedure ends.

On the other hand, if the Generics do not match (step S8)
NO), the download request means 34 adds the setting code to the OMC 1 and stores the Ge stored in the program library 9.
The download of the program 91 having the matching neric is requested (step S21), and the downloaded program (step S22) is written to the flash memory 22 (step S21).
23) Activate restart with new program. After the start-up (procedure S2), this procedure is executed again and the Generics are compared (procedure S8), whereby the Generics match, and the subsequent processing is performed smoothly.

If the storage code and the setting code do not match (NO in step S6), the download request means 34
Requests the station data library 7 via the OMC 1 for the station data Generic 72 and the version 73 using the setting code of the BSC 3 (procedure S10), and generates the Generic corresponding to the setting code.
72 and the version number 73 are extracted from the station data 71 and collated with the Generic of the station data 24 in the flash memory 21 (procedure S
11).

If the Generics do not match (NO in step S11), the download request means 34 adds the setting code to the OMC 1 and stores the Generic stored in the program library 9 in the program library 9.
The download of the program 91 having the matching c is requested (step S21), and the downloaded program (step S22) is written into the flash memory 22 (step S2).
3) Initiate a restart with a new program. After the start-up (procedure S2), this procedure is executed again and the Generics are compared (procedure S11), whereby the Generics match, and the subsequent processing is performed smoothly.

Generic matches (YES in step S11),
Alternatively, when the version number 73 corresponding to the setting code in step S7 does not match the version number of the station data 24 in the flash memory 21 (NO in step S9), the station data with the setting code set in the code setting switch 31 is added. Download is OM
Request is made to C1 (procedure S12).

The OMC 1 reads the station data corresponding to the setting code included in the received download request from the station data 71 of the station data library 7, and downloads the read station data to the requested BSC 3.

The download request means 34 of the BSC 3
Waiting for the input of station data (NO in step S13), and when the station data is input (YES in step S13), the received station data is stored and stored in the temporary memory 33 (step S14).
Wait for activation of the function processing program (N in step S15)
O).

The function processing program is started (step S1).
5; YES, completing the operation normally (YE in step S16)
At S), the download request unit 34 writes the station data stored in the temporary memory 33 as the station data 24 in the memory package 20 based on the restart program (procedure S17), and is set in the code setting switch 31. By writing the setting code stored in the memory package 20 as the storage code 23 (step S18), the data stored in the flash memory 21 is updated, and the procedure ends.

As a result, the station data 24 stored in the mounted memory package 20 becomes the station data unique to the mounted BSC, and the subsequent function processing is performed smoothly.

When the operation is not completed normally (procedure S
(NO at 16), the download requesting unit 34 notifies the OMC 1 of an alarm (step S19), switches to the system on the opposite side, and starts up (step S20).

In the above description, the download of the station data to the mounted memory package indicates that the version number of the station data does not match, or the setting code and the storage code do not match.
Or, in a system where the station data is generation-managed when the memory package is installed, such as when the memory package is installed at the initial startup or restart, regardless of the match / mismatch, which is requested due to the mismatch of the generic of the station data A loading means that is always executed may be used. Also, the version number of the revised data and the generic of the frame data of the station data are added to the station data to confirm the change of the station data by the version number mismatch or the generic mismatch, thereby simplifying the operation. Number or Ge
Even if the neric is not stored, it takes time by collating the flash memory and the station data library, and all the download station data of both, but the station data can be accurately downloaded on the communication station side.

In the above description, the download is OM
The request to C but for the download may be to another center or station having a station data library. Also,
Although the station data library is illustrated and described as connected to the OMC, it may be built in the OMC.

Further, in the above invention, the function blocks and the operation procedure are illustrated, but the block configuration by separating and merging the functions, or the parallel operation of the procedure for shortening the processing time,
The present invention is free as long as the above functions are not impaired, such as a front and rear switching operation, and the above description does not limit the present invention.

[0036]

As described above, according to the present invention, in downloading station data in consideration of generation management, when a memory package is mounted, the station data library is requested to download the station data, and the result is input. A base station controller (BSC) that updates the contents of the memory package with the obtained station data is obtained.

When the memory package is mounted,
If the Generics do not match, the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC)
By downloading a program with a more generic match, the generic can be matched and the station data loading process can be performed normally.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing an embodiment according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a position procedure of a main operation by the BSC of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of a mobile communication system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Maintenance operation center (OMC) 2 Mobile switching center (MSC) 3 Base station controller (BSC) 7 station data library 8 Base station 9 Program library 20 Memory package 21 Flash memory 22, 91 Program 23 Storage code 24, 71 Station Data 31 Code setting switch 32 Mounting slot 33 Temporary memory 34 Download request means 72 Generic 73 Edition

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. In a station data loading method for loading data (hereinafter, station data) uniquely applied to each of a plurality of communication stations serving as communication nodes into a memory package, the station data is revised data (hereinafter, version number). , And a station data library for centrally storing the station data of each communication station, including a compatibility (hereinafter Generic), and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. Is redundantly detachable at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations has a point assigned uniquely to the station. Code (hereinafter, setting code) is set in advance, and when the memory package is mounted, Point code (hereinafter, stored codes) and determines whether the setting codes match, the case of mismatch, the configuration code of the communication stations, the version number and Gene the station data from the station data library
ric, requesting the Generic in the memory package, and comparing the Generic obtained as a result of the request with the Generic in the memory package.If they match, the setting code of the communication station requests the station data library to download station data. And updating the contents of the memory package with the station data input as a request result and the setting code of the communication station. 2. A station data loading system for loading data (hereinafter, station data) uniquely applied to each of a plurality of communication stations serving as communication nodes into a memory package, wherein the station data is revised data (hereinafter, version number). , And a station data library for centrally storing the station data of each communication station, including a compatibility (hereinafter Generic), and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. Is redundantly detachable at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations has a point assigned uniquely to the station. Code (hereinafter, setting code) is set in advance, and when the memory package is mounted, Point code (hereinafter, stored codes) and determines whether the setting codes match, the case of mismatch, the configuration code of the communication stations, the version number and Gene the station data from the station data library
request, Generic obtained as a result of the request, and Generic in the memory package are compared, and if they do not match, by the setting code of the communication station, the program library is requested to download a program, A station data loading method, wherein the contents of the memory package are updated by a program input as a result of the request, and restarted by the program. 3. A station data loading system for loading data (hereinafter, station data) uniquely applied to each of a plurality of communication stations serving as communication nodes into a memory package, wherein the station data is revised data (hereinafter, version number). , And a station data library for centrally storing the station data of each communication station, including a compatibility (hereinafter Generic), and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. Is redundantly detachable at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations has a point assigned uniquely to the station. Code (hereinafter, setting code) is set in advance, and when the memory package is mounted, Point code (hereinafter, stored codes) and determines whether the setting codes match, if match, the configuration code of the communication stations, the version number and Gene the station data from the station data library
request, and compare the Generic obtained as a result of the request with the Generic in the memory package.If they match, compare the version obtained in the requested result with the version in the memory package. In the case of a mismatch, the setting code of the communication station requests the station data library to download the station data, and the content of the memory package is determined by the requested station data and the setting code of the communication station. Station data loading method characterized by updating. 4. In a station data loading method for loading data (hereinafter, station data) uniquely applied to each of a plurality of communication stations serving as communication nodes into a memory package, the station data is revised data (hereinafter, version number). , And a station data library for centrally storing the station data of each communication station, including a compatibility (hereinafter Generic), and a program library for storing all the programs for each Generic. Is redundantly detachable at each of the plurality of communication stations, stores and stores programs, point codes, and station data for each of the communication stations, and each of the plurality of communication stations has a point assigned uniquely to the station. Code (hereinafter, setting code) is set in advance, and when the memory package is mounted, Point code (hereinafter, stored codes) and determines whether the setting codes match, if match, the configuration code of the communication stations, the version number and Gene the station data from the station data library
requesting a ric, and comparing the Generic obtained as a result of the request with the Generic in the memory package.If the Generic does not match, the setting code of the communication station requests the program library to download the program. A station data loading method, wherein the contents of the memory package are updated by a program input as a result of the above and the program is restarted by the program.