TWI399057B - Mobile data network obstacle node detection system and its method - Google Patents

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Mobile data network obstacle node detection system and method thereof

The invention relates to a mobile data network obstacle node detecting system and a method thereof, in particular to using one or more front-end network testers to automatically perform mobile data network inspection and returning the inspection data to the back. The analysis processor analyzes the obstacle node, and through this system, it can achieve the manpower and time required to save the network maintenance operation, reduce the operating cost, and improve the market competitiveness. Measurement system and its method.

With the rapid development of wireless communication technologies, network architectures and devices are becoming more and more complex. With the increasing use of wireless networks and the increasing use of services, how to effectively manage mobile networks is a big challenge. However, telecom operators provide When wirelessly transmitting services, it is not easy to ensure that the content of users using various upper-layer networks is normal, especially when there are obstacles in the network, if the traditional manual detection method is used to find the cause of the problem, it will take a lot of time and manpower. Costs, in order to improve the barrier detection efficiency of the mobile network, and improve the detection method is a top priority, but the conventional technology still has the following shortcomings:

1. The packet can be continuously received by the network detection method to analyze whether the webpage access is normal, the analysis volume is quite large, and the network barrier node analysis is lacking, and the maintenance personnel cannot grasp the abnormal situation of the mobile network obstacle.

2. It can only detect the internal obstacles of the core network, and it is impossible to comprehensively find the end-to-end obstacle nodes of the mobile network.

3. It is necessary to manually set up the intervention, and the maintenance personnel cannot enjoy the convenience of centralized setting.

4. Lack of immediate obstacle warning mechanism, the transport personnel can not find the obstacle node in real time when the network is in trouble.

It can be seen that there are still many shortcomings in the above-mentioned conventional methods, which is not a good designer, but needs to be improved.

In view of the shortcomings derived from the above-mentioned conventional methods, the inventor of the present invention has improved and innovated, and after years of painstaking research, he finally successfully developed and completed the mobile data network obstacle node detection system and its method.

The object of the present invention is to provide a mobile data network obstacle node detection system and a method thereof for monitoring network quality and performing network obstacle detection, and when the system detects an obstacle in the network, the obstacle node is The analysis results inform the transport personnel to eliminate network obstacles in the fastest and most efficient way, and achieve the manpower and time required to save network maintenance operations.

The mobile data network barrier node detection system and method thereof for achieving the above object, using one or more front-end network testers, together with the back-end analysis processor, to identify potential potential problems of the mobile network, and the exact obstacles The IP address of the node, and automatically perform function check on the mobile data network. After the test is completed, the test data is periodically transmitted back to the back-end analysis processor for processing and analysis. If there is any obstacle in the mobile data network, Automatically find obstacles; the system can automate registration, data networking and application server connection testing 24 hours a day, 7 days, test the mobile data network, and instantly block the information of the exact node when the network barrier is discovered Inform the transport personnel to assist in the elimination of obstacles; the system can automatically send network quality statistics reports, so that network operators can track the frequency of obstacle nodes to improve network quality; the system can be applied to GPRS and UMTS. Mobile communication system, through which the manpower and time required for network maintenance operations can be saved to reduce operations This, the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the market.

Referring to FIG. 1 , it is an architecture diagram of a mobile data network obstacle node detection system and a method thereof. The main components thereof include: a test object 2, and the test object 2 includes: a mobile access network. 21. GPRS Service Support Node (SGSN) 22, GPRS Communication Gateway Support Node (GGSN) 23, service network 24, application server 25; one or more front-end network testers 1, the front-end network tester 1 For testing the network obstacle situation of the test object 2, the data may be the IP address of the obstacle node, the number of occurrences, the SGSN 22, the GGSN 23, the network access point (APN), and the location information of the front end network tester 1; A back-end processing analyzer 4 is used for analyzing the test data of the front-end network tester 1, which can be the IP address of the obstacle node, the number of occurrences, the SGSN 22, the GGSN 23, and the network connection. Take the point (APN) and the location information of the front-end network tester 1.

In addition, the one or more front-end network testers 1 further include: a mobile communication unit 11 for connecting the object 2 to be tested; a network function testing unit 12, and a network function testing unit 12 The object to be tested is tested to determine packet loss and network congestion. The test protocol can be ICMP, TCP, or UDP protocol, and can test specific action value-added services, such as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), for specific needs. , Streaming Media Transfer Protocol (MMS), mobile TV, etc., according to actual needs, various arrangements and combinations to increase the integrity of mobile network service testing, the detection method is to send a packet for each network node, and depending on whether Returning the packet and taking time, judging the packet loss and the network congestion state, the test process records the connection IP address, the network barrier node IP address and the test time; a test data return unit 13, the test data return unit 13 The data of the above test is transmitted to the backend processing analyzer 4 through the wired or wireless network 3 for analysis; a test parameter updating unit 14, the test parameter updating unit 1 4 The test parameters are automatically retrieved by the backend analysis processor 4 via the wired or wireless data network 3 and continuously tested.

In addition, the backend analysis processor 4 further includes: a data receiving unit 41, the data receiving unit 41 receives the data of the front end processing analyzer, and transmits the data to the obstacle analyzing unit 42 for analysis; an obstacle analyzing unit 42, the obstacle analysis The unit 42 receives the data of the data receiving unit 41 and analyzes it; an instant alarm unit 43 sends an alarm when the obstacle occurs, and the alarm mode can be a warning message, a telephone, an email, a voice; The sending unit 44, the report sending unit 44 is responsible for counting the above obstacle data when the network obstacle node occurs within a period of time, and sending a report, so that the network operator can clearly grasp the network state, thereby shortening the time required for debugging. The statistical period may be hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, and may be adjusted by the network operator; a test parameter updating unit 45, the test parameter updating unit 45 provides a human interface to modify the test parameters for The front-end network tester 1 is downloaded for use in re-analysis. The test parameters may include APN, application server IP, protocol, communication.储存; a storage unit 46, the storage unit 46 stores an IP address comparison table of all testers and nodes for analysis.

The mobile communication unit 11 performs wireless communication including registration and data networking functions on the mobile access network 21 of the wireless network that integrates the wireless service (GPRS) or the global mobile communication system (UMTS), and then controls. The network function testing unit 12 tests the application server 25 to determine the packet loss and the network congestion state. After the test is completed, the test data returning unit 13 is executed, and the test data is transmitted to the back end by using the wired or wireless data network 3. The analysis processor 4 performs processing, and finally controls the test parameter updating unit 14, and the test parameters are automatically retrieved by the backend analysis processor 4 through the wired or wireless data network 3, and are continuously tested and received by the data receiving unit 41. The test data returned by the front-end network tester 1 is written into the storage unit 46. The storage unit 46 stores the IP address comparison table of all the testers and nodes for analysis, and then the obstacle analysis unit 42 analyzes the returned data. The scope of analysis includes the above-mentioned action access network node 21, SGSN 22, GGSN 23, service network node 24, and application server 25. When an obstacle occurs, The IP address obtained by the network tester 1 and the IP address of the obstacle node obtained by the detection correspond to the IP address comparison table in the storage unit 46, and compare the transmission path when the obstacle occurs, and if an obstacle occurs, The back-end analysis processor 4 triggers the instant alarm unit 43 therein to send an alarm, and then the report sending unit 44 is responsible for counting the data of the network obstacle node in a period of time and sending a report, so that the network operator can clearly grasp the data. The network status is further provided by the test parameter update unit 45 to provide a human interface to modify the test parameters for use by the front end network tester 1 for downloading for reanalysis.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a working process of a mobile network tester for a mobile data network obstacle node detection system and a method thereof. The steps mainly include:

Step 1: The test period can be set by the network operator through the human-machine interface. When the test time of each round arrives, the mobile communication unit is tested. If the test time is not reached, the re-acquisition is obtained.

Step 2: Confirm that the mobile communication unit is operating normally 51, otherwise repeat step 1;

Step 3: After confirming that the communication module is working properly, confirm that the registration and mobile data network connection steps are normal 52. Otherwise, repeat step 1, and the networking step is normal, you can connect to the GPRS or UMTS wireless network. If it fails, the cause of the failure can be judged according to the cause of the network return (Cause);

Step 4: If the connection is successful, the network barrier node detection 53 is performed;

Step 5: via the wired or wireless data network, return the test data to the backend processing analyzer 54;

Step 6: Download the latest test parameters to provide the next round of front-end network tester to test.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a mobile data network obstacle node detection system and a method thereof for the latter end of the analysis processor, and the steps thereof include:

Step 1: Determine whether the test data of the front-end network tester is automatically received, and write it to the storage unit 61, and re-acquire it if it is not automatically received;

Step 2: Analyze the test data, including the mobile access network node, SGSN, GGSN, and service network node. If there is any obstacle, the IP address obtained by the front-end network tester and the obstacles obtained by the detection. The node IP address corresponds to the IP comparison table in the storage unit, and compares the transmission path 62 when the obstacle occurs;

Step 3: Statistics of the IP address, number of occurrences, SGSN, GGSN, network access point (APN), and location information of the front-end network tester of the network during a period of time, so that the network operator can clearly grasp the network. State, thereby reducing the time required for debugging 63;

Step 4: According to the data obtained in the above steps, determine whether the network has an obstacle 64, if there is no obstacle, repeat step 1;

Step 5: If an obstacle occurs, an alert message is sent to the network operator 65.

The mobile data network obstacle node detection system and method thereof provided by the invention have the following advantages when compared with other technologies:

1. The invention can perform registration, data networking and application service access testing on the mobile network, and can perform various arrangement and combination according to actual needs to increase the integrity of the mobile network service test.

2. The invention can automatically detect the obstacle nodes of the mobile data network 24 hours a day, and can quickly and efficiently improve the network obstacle problem, thereby improving the network quality.

3. The invention can quickly distinguish the obstacles of the mobile access network, the SGSN, the GGSN or the service network, and achieve the effect of immediate obstacle analysis and alarm.

4. The invention can greatly save manpower and time required for wireless network maintenance operations, greatly reduce operating costs, and enhance competitiveness in the wireless communication market.

5. The invention has flexibility and expandability, and can set service test mode for temporary needs at any time, and perform function expansion according to actual check requirements.

The detailed description of the present invention is intended to be illustrative of a preferred embodiment of the invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The patent scope of this case.

To sum up, this case is not only innovative in terms of technical thinking, but also has many of the above-mentioned functions that are not in the traditional methods of the past. It has fully complied with the statutory invention patent requirements of novelty and progressiveness, and applied for it according to law. Approved this invention patent application, in order to invent invention, to the sense of virtue.

1. . . Front-end network tester

11. . . Mobile communication unit

12. . . Network function test unit

13. . . Test data return unit

14. . . Test parameter update unit

twenty one. . . Mobile access network node

twenty two. . . GPRS Service Support Node (SGSN)

twenty three. . . GPRS Communication Gateway Support Node (GGSN)

twenty four. . . Service network node

25. . . Application server

3. . . Wired or wireless network

4. . . Backend analysis processor

41. . . Data receiving unit

42. . . Obstacle analysis unit

43. . . Instant alarm unit

44. . . Report sending unit

45. . . Test parameter update unit

46. . . Storage unit

1 is an architectural diagram of a mobile data network obstacle node detection system and method thereof;

2 is a flow chart of the operation process of the mobile network tester of the mobile data network obstacle node detection system and the method thereof;

FIG. 3 is a flow chart of the operational flow data network obstacle node detection system and the method thereof.

1. . . Front-end network tester

11. . . Mobile communication unit

12. . . Network function test unit

13. . . Test data return unit

14. . . Test parameter update unit

twenty one. . . Mobile access network

twenty two. . . GPRS Service Support Node (SGSN)

twenty three. . . GPRS Communication Gateway Support Node (GGSN)

twenty four. . . Service network node

25. . . Application server

3. . . Wired or wireless network

4. . . Backend analysis processor

41. . . Data receiving unit

42. . . Obstacle analysis unit

43. . . Instant alarm unit

44. . . Report sending unit

45. . . Test parameter update unit

46. . . Storage unit

Claims (13)

A mobile data network obstacle node detection system mainly comprises: one or more front-end network testers, the front-end network tester is used for testing data of a network obstacle situation of a test object; and a back-end analysis processing The back-end processing analyzer is configured to analyze and test the test data of the front-end network tester, wherein the back-end processing analyzer automatically performs an obstacle analysis comparison according to the test record returned by the front-end network tester, and the analysis is performed. The scope includes a mobile access network node, a mobile core network node, and a service network node. The mobile data network barrier node detection system according to claim 1, wherein the front-end network tester further comprises: a mobile communication unit, wherein the mobile communication unit is used for connecting the object to be tested; The road function test unit, the network function test unit tests the object to be tested to determine the loss of the packet and the state of the network congestion; a test data return unit that passes the test data through the wired or wireless network The test is sent to the back-end processing analyzer for analysis; a test parameter update unit that automatically retrieves test parameters through a wired or wireless data network routing back-end analysis processor and continuously tests. The mobile data network barrier node detecting system according to claim 1, wherein the backend processing analyzer further comprises: a data receiving unit, wherein the data receiving unit receives the data of the front end processing analyzer, and transmits the data. The obstacle analysis unit performs analysis; an obstacle analysis unit receives the data from the receiving unit and analyzes it; and an instant alarm unit that sends an alarm when an obstacle occurs; a report sending unit, The report sending unit is responsible for counting the network for a period of time. The obstacle information of the obstacle node occurs, and sends a report, so that the network operator can clearly grasp the network state; a test parameter update unit, the test parameter update unit provides a human machine interface to modify the test parameters for the front end The network tester download is used in the reanalysis; a storage unit that stores an IP address comparison table of all testers and nodes for analysis. For example, the mobile data network barrier node detection system described in claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the front-end network tester can be registered 24 hours a day, data-connected, and connected to the application server for testing, and testing The data is passed to the backend processing analyzer. For example, the mobile data network barrier node detection system described in claim 1 wherein the test mobile network communication protocol can be an ICMP, TCP, or UDP protocol, and can test specific actions for specific needs. Value services, such as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), Streaming Media Transfer Protocol (MMS), mobile TV, etc., are arranged in various combinations to increase the integrity of mobile network service testing. The mobile data network barrier node detection system according to claim 1, wherein the front-end network tester and the back-end processing analyzer can test and analyze the network obstacle node data of the mobile data network. It can be used for mobile access network nodes, GPRS service support nodes (SGSN), GPRS communication gateway support nodes (GGSN), service network nodes, and application servers. For example, the mobile data network barrier node detection system described in claim 2, wherein the front-end network tester can send a packet for each network node, and determine whether the packet is returned according to whether it returns the packet and takes time. Lost and network congestion status. The mobile data network barrier node detection system described in claim 2, wherein the test parameter update unit test includes a network access point (APN), application server IP, communication protocol, communication parameters. The mobile data network obstacle node detection system according to claim 3, wherein the back-end analysis processor is a network obstacle alarm sent by an instant alarm unit, and the alarm may be a warning message, an email, or a phone call. Or sound. For example, the mobile data network obstacle node detection system described in claim 3, wherein the back-end analysis processor automatically generates a network quality statistical report by the report sending unit, and transmits the statistical report content by email. The location of the barrier node IP, frequency of occurrence, network access point (APN), and location of the front-end network tester when the network barrier node occurs. For example, the mobile data network obstacle node detection system described in claim 3, wherein the test parameter update unit can count the time period of hourly, daily, weekly or monthly, and can be performed by the network operator. Adjustment. A mobile data network obstacle node detection method, wherein the front-end network tester operation flow step comprises: Step 1: When each round test time arrives, the mobile communication unit detection is performed, and each round of test time is not re-acquired; Step 2: Confirm that the mobile communication unit is operating normally. Otherwise, repeat step 1. Step 3: After confirming that the mobile communication unit is working properly, confirm whether the registration and data networking steps are normal. Otherwise, repeat step 1 and the networking procedure is normal. It can be connected to the wireless network that integrates the wireless service (GPRS) or the Global System for Mobile Communications (UMTS). If the connection fails, the cause of the failure can be determined according to the cause of the network return (Cause); Step 4: If connected If the line is successful, the network barrier node detection is performed; Step 5: The test data is returned to the back-end processing analyzer through the wired or wireless data network; Step 6: Download the latest test parameters to provide the next round front-end network measurement. The tester is based on testing. A mobile data network obstacle node detection method, wherein the back-end analysis processor operation flow step comprises: step 1: automatically receiving test data of the front-end network tester and writing to the storage unit; and step 2: analyzing the test data, The scope of analysis includes mobile access network nodes, mobile core network nodes, and service network nodes. If there are obstacles, the IP obtained by the front-end network tester and the IP address of the obstacle node obtained by the detection, and the database The IP comparison table corresponds to compare the transmission path when the obstacle occurs; Step 3: Count the network obstacle node IP, the number of occurrences, SGSN, GGSN, network access point (APN), front-end network The location information of the tester enables the network operator to clearly grasp the network status, thereby shortening the time required for debugging. Step 4: According to the data obtained in the above steps, determine whether the network has an obstacle, and repeat if there is no obstacle. Step 1: Step 5: If an obstacle occurs, an alert message is sent to the network operator immediately.