A method and apparatus for allocating a UE aggregation rate in 5G communication, and an electronic device

Abstract

The application discloses a method and device for allocating UE aggregation rate in 5G communication, which allocates basic data quantity for each bearer in a current time window, and allocates supplementary data quantity for each bearer based on the priority order of the incoming data of each bearer in a previous time window and the corresponding incoming data quantity of each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining transmission data quantity in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data quantity; then, when all bearers have been allocated supplementary data quantity, the remaining required data quantity is allocated for each bearer based on the remaining transmission data quantity of the current time window and the incoming order of each bearer in the current time window, so that the incoming data of unstable services can be accurately allocated with a rate, and the transmission efficiency of the 5G network is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of communication technology, and specifically relates to a UE aggregation rate allocation method, device and electronic device in 5G communication. Background Technology

[0002] The 5G communication system consists of a core network (5G Core Network, 5GC), an access network (Next Generation Radio Access Network, NG-RAN), and user equipment (UE). Based on different quality requirements for services, services are divided into guaranteed data rate services and non-guaranteed data rate services. For non-guaranteed data rate services, in order to adapt to different service subscription relationships, the core network sets a maximum aggregation rate for the UE. This ensures that when the base station schedules data, the sum of the transmission rates of all non-guaranteed data rate services does not exceed the maximum aggregation rate, thereby guaranteeing the transmission quality of the 5G network.

[0003] In existing technologies, the maximum aggregation rate for each non-guaranteed data rate service in the next time period is determined by referencing the aggregation rate of non-guaranteed data rate services over a certain period. This means allocating the maximum aggregation rate for the next time window and the rate allocation for each service based on the maximum aggregation rate statistically observed in one time window. While this method effectively controls the rate of each bearer to reach the desired value for services with relatively stable incoming packets, it is ineffective for services with unstable incoming packets. Due to the constantly changing and highly volatile nature of real-time service data, the processing performance is poor. A typical scenario is that if the incoming packet data in the current time window is low and the maximum aggregation rate has not been reached, and the incoming packet data in the next time window is large, the existing technology will cause the incoming packet data to be discarded even when there is still remaining rate, resulting in low resource utilization and increased transmission latency. Conversely, if the incoming packet data volume is large in the current time window and small in the next time window, high-priority bearers will be allocated high transmission rates but not fully utilized, while low-priority bearers will have services but will not be allocated transmission rates.

[0004] Therefore, how to accurately allocate transmission rates for unstable services to improve the transmission efficiency of 5G networks is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the technical problem in the prior art that it is impossible to accurately allocate transmission rates for unstable services.

[0006] To achieve the above technical objectives, on the one hand, the present invention provides a UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication, the method comprising:

[0007] Allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume.

[0008] After all bearers have been allocated supplementary data, the remaining data to be transmitted in the current time window and the order in which each bearer receives packets in the current time window will be allocated the remaining required data to each bearer.

[0009] Furthermore, the step of allocating the remaining required data amount to each bearer based on the remaining data amount to be transmitted in the current time window and the data arrival time order of each bearer in the current time window after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data amount specifically includes:

[0010] The remaining demand data for each carrier is determined in real time based on the amount of incoming data for each carrier within the current time window;

[0011] The remaining data to be transmitted is allocated to each bearer according to the order of incoming packets within the current time window and the remaining data demand. When the remaining data demand is 0, the excess data in the incoming packets of the corresponding bearer that is currently allocating the remaining data demand is discarded.

[0012] Furthermore, if the remaining data volume to be transmitted is not zero after allocating the remaining demand data volume for each bearer, then the remaining data volume to be transmitted will be reserved for the next time window.

[0013] Furthermore, the total amount of data that can be sent in the current time window is specifically the sum of the maximum amount of data that can be sent in the current time window and the remaining amount of data to be sent in the previous time window.

[0014] Furthermore, the priority order is specifically determined by the 5G service quality identifier in the incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer.

[0015] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a UE aggregation rate allocation device in 5G communication, characterized in that the device comprises:

[0016] The first allocation module is used to allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and to allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be sent in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume.

[0017] The second allocation module is used to allocate the remaining required data amount to each bearer based on the remaining data amount to be transmitted in the current time window and the packet arrival order of each bearer in the current time window after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data amount.

[0018] Furthermore, the second allocation module is specifically used for:

[0019] The remaining demand data for each carrier is determined in real time based on the amount of incoming data for each carrier within the current time window;

[0020] The remaining data to be transmitted is allocated to each bearer according to the order of incoming packets within the current time window and the remaining data demand. When the remaining data demand is 0, the excess data in the incoming packets of the corresponding bearer that is currently allocating the remaining data demand is discarded.

[0021] Furthermore, the second allocation module is also specifically used to retain the remaining data to be sent to the next time window if the remaining data volume is not 0 after all the remaining demand data volume of each bearer has been allocated.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a determination module, used to determine the priority of each bearer by using the 5G service quality identifier in the incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer.

[0023] In another aspect, the present invention also provides an electronic device, comprising:

[0024] processor;

[0025] Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions;

[0026] The processor is configured to perform the method described above.

[0027] This invention provides a UE aggregation rate allocation method, apparatus, and electronic device in 5G communication. Compared with existing technologies, this method first allocates a basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and then allocates a supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packets in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packets in the previous time window, until there is no remaining data volume in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume. Then, after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume, the remaining required data volume is allocated to each bearer based on the remaining data volume in the current time window and the order of incoming packets in the current time window. This method can accurately allocate rates for unstable service incoming packets, improving the transmission efficiency of the 5G network. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or prior art of this specification, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this specification. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a flowchart illustrating the UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication provided in the embodiments of this specification.

[0030] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the UE aggregation rate allocation device in 5G communication provided in the embodiments of this specification;

[0031] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a hardware structure block diagram of the UE aggregation rate allocation server in 5G communication provided in the embodiments of this specification. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] like Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a flowchart of the UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication provided in this embodiment. While this specification provides the method operation steps or device structure shown in the embodiments or figures below, based on conventional methods or without creative effort, the method or device may include more or fewer operation steps or module units after partial merging. In steps or structures where there is no logically necessary causal relationship, the execution order of these steps or the module structure of the device are not limited to the execution order or module structure shown in the embodiments or figures of this specification. When the method or module structure is applied in actual devices, servers, or terminal products, it can be executed sequentially or in parallel according to the method or module structure shown in the embodiments or figures (e.g., in a parallel processor or multi-threaded processing environment, or even in a distributed processing or server cluster implementation environment).

[0034] The UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication provided in this embodiment can be applied to terminal devices such as clients and servers. Figure 1 As shown, the method specifically includes the following steps:

[0035] Step S101: Allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume.

[0036] Specifically, in traditional methods, there may be unstable service bearers that do not have historical incoming data. For bearers without historical incoming data, their data can only be allocated in the next time window, resulting in transmission delay. Therefore, the solution in this application first allocates a basic amount of data to each bearer through a priority bit rate to avoid transmission delay. The priority bit rate means that the data rate of each logical channel is configured before allocating resources to the logical channel, thereby providing a minimum data rate guarantee for each logical signal, i.e., bearer, and preventing low-priority logical channels from being "starved".

[0037] When allocating supplementary data, the method for determining the supplementary data volume is to subtract the basic data volume allocated to the corresponding bearer from the incoming packet data volume in the previous time window. The supplementary data volume is allocated sequentially according to priority. That is, after the supplementary data volume of the i-th bearer is allocated, it is determined whether the remaining transmitted data volume in the current time window is 0, and whether the i-th bearer is the last bearer to be processed. If the remaining transmitted data volume is 0, the allocation of supplementary data volume stops. If the remaining transmitted data volume is not 0, and the i-th bearer is not the last bearer, the allocation of supplementary data volume continues to the next bearer in priority order. If the remaining transmitted data volume is not 0, and the i-th bearer is the last bearer, the allocation of supplementary data volume stops. Since the current incoming packet data volume is unknown when allocating supplementary data volume, the allocation of supplementary data volume is based on priority and historical packets. Its advantage is that data volume can be allocated to bearers with higher priority first.

[0038] In this embodiment of the application, the total amount of data that can be sent in the current time window is specifically the sum of the maximum amount of data that can be sent in the current time window and the remaining amount of data to be sent in the previous time window.

[0039] Specifically, the technical solution of this application sets up a remaining data forwarding module in each time window. Firstly, it can distribute the remaining data in the time window multiple times, such as secondary and tertiary. Secondly, if there is still remaining forwarding data after all data distribution in the time window is completed, it can retain the remaining forwarding data to the next time window.

[0040] In addition, the priority order is determined according to the 5G quality identifier in the incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer.

[0041] Step S102: After all bearers have been allocated supplementary data, based on the remaining data to be transmitted in the current time window and the packet arrival order of each bearer in the current time window, allocate the remaining required data to each bearer.

[0042] Specifically, after allocating the supplementary data volume, there may be situations where the data volume required by each bearer cannot be met. In this case, if the remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window is not 0, the data volume, i.e. the remaining required data volume, will be redistributed to each bearer in the order of incoming packets in the current time window.

[0043] In this embodiment of the application, the step of allocating the remaining required data amount to each bearer based on the remaining data amount to be transmitted in the current time window and the data arrival time order of each bearer in the current time window after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data amount specifically includes:

[0044] The remaining demand data for each carrier is determined in real time based on the amount of incoming data for each carrier within the current time window;

[0045] The remaining data to be transmitted is allocated to each bearer according to the order of incoming packets within the current time window and the remaining data demand. When the remaining data demand is 0, the excess data in the incoming packets of the corresponding bearer that is currently allocating the remaining data demand is discarded.

[0046] Specifically, as mentioned above, the basic data volume and supplementary data volume of each bearer are not equal to the incoming packet data volume of each bearer. After all the supplementary data volume has been allocated, if the remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window is not 0, the remaining required data volume will continue to be allocated to each bearer. Through multiple data volume allocations, reasonable data volume allocation can be effectively carried out for unstable incoming packet services, thereby achieving reasonable allocation of UE aggregation rate.

[0047] Based on the above-described UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication, this specification provides one or more embodiments of a platform or terminal for UE aggregation rate allocation in 5G communication. This platform or terminal may include devices, software, modules, plug-ins, servers, clients, etc., using the methods described in the embodiments of this specification, combined with necessary hardware implementation. Based on the same innovative concept, the systems in one or more embodiments provided in this specification are as described in the following embodiments. Since the implementation schemes and methods for solving the system problem are similar, the specific system implementation in the embodiments of this specification can refer to the implementation of the aforementioned methods. Repeated descriptions will not be repeated. The terms "unit" or "module" used below can refer to a combination of software and / or hardware that achieves a predetermined function. Although the systems described in the following embodiments are preferably implemented in software, hardware implementations, and a combination of software and hardware, are also possible and contemplated.

[0048] Specifically, Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the module structure of one embodiment of the UE aggregation rate allocation device in 5G communication provided in this specification, as shown below. Figure 2 As shown, the UE aggregation rate allocation device for 5G communication provided in this specification includes:

[0049] The first allocation module 201 is used to allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and to allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be sent in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume.

[0050] The second allocation module 202 is used to allocate the remaining required data amount to each bearer based on the remaining transmission data amount of the current time window and the packet arrival order of each bearer in the current time window after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data amount.

[0051] It should be noted that the above-described apparatus may include other implementation methods according to the description of the corresponding method embodiments. The specific implementation methods can be referred to the description of the corresponding method embodiments above, and will not be elaborated here.

[0052] This application also provides an electronic device, including:

[0053] processor;

[0054] Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions;

[0055] The processor is configured to perform the methods provided in the embodiments described above.

[0056] The electronic device provided in this application first allocates a basic amount of data to each bearer in the current time window, and then allocates a supplementary amount of data to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packets in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packets in the previous time window until there is no remaining data to be transmitted in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data. Then, after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data, the remaining required data is allocated to each bearer based on the remaining data to be transmitted in the current time window and the order of incoming packets in the current time window. This allows for accurate allocation of rates for incoming packets from unstable services, thereby improving the transmission efficiency of the 5G network.

[0057] The methods and embodiments provided in this specification can be executed on mobile terminals, computer terminals, servers, or similar computing devices. Taking execution on a server as an example... Figure 3This is a hardware structure block diagram of a UE aggregation rate allocation server in 5G communication according to one embodiment of this specification. The computer terminal can be the UE aggregation rate allocation server or UE aggregation rate allocation device in 5G communication as described above. It may include one or more (only one is shown in the figure) processors 100 (processors 100 may include, but are not limited to, microprocessors MCU or programmable logic devices FPGA, etc.), non-volatile memory 200 for storing data, and transmission module 300 for communication functions.

[0058] The non-volatile memory 200 can be used to store software programs and modules for application software, such as the program instructions / modules corresponding to the UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication in the embodiments of this specification. The processor 100 executes various functional applications and resource data updates by running the software programs and modules stored in the non-volatile memory 200. The non-volatile memory 200 may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic storage devices, flash memory, or other non-volatile solid-state memory. In some instances, the non-volatile memory 200 may further include memory remotely located relative to the processor 100, and these remote memories can be connected to a computer terminal via a network. Examples of such networks include, but are not limited to, the Internet, corporate intranets, local area networks, mobile communication networks, and combinations thereof.

[0059] The transmission module 300 is used to receive or send data via a network. Specific examples of the network described above may include a wireless network provided by a communication provider for the computer terminal. In one example, the transmission module 300 includes a network interface controller (NIC), which can connect to other network devices via a base station to communicate with the Internet. In another example, the transmission module 300 may be a radio frequency (RF) module, used for wireless communication with the Internet.

[0060] The foregoing has described specific embodiments of this specification. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims may be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and may still achieve the desired result. Furthermore, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific or sequential order shown to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are possible or may be advantageous.

[0061] The methods or apparatus described in the embodiments provided in this specification can implement business logic through a computer program and record it on a storage medium. The storage medium can be read and executed by a computer to achieve the effects of the solutions described in the embodiments of this specification, such as:

[0062] Allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume.

[0063] After all bearers have been allocated supplementary data, the remaining data to be transmitted in the current time window and the order in which each bearer receives packets in the current time window will be allocated the remaining required data to each bearer.

[0064] The storage medium can include physical devices for storing information, typically digitizing the information and then storing it using electrical, magnetic, or optical methods. The storage medium can include: devices that store information using electrical energy, such as various types of memory, like RAM and ROM; devices that store information using magnetic energy, such as hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic tapes, magnetic core memory, bubble memory, and USB flash drives; and devices that store information using optical methods, such as CDs or DVDs. Of course, there are other readable storage media, such as quantum memories and graphene memories.

[0065] The embodiments in this specification are not limited to conforming to industry communication standards, standard computer resource data update and data storage rules, or the situations described in one or more embodiments of this specification. Slightly modified implementations based on certain industry standards or custom methods or embodiments can also achieve the same, equivalent, or similar, or predictable, implementation effects as described above. Embodiments that utilize these modified or modified methods for data acquisition, storage, judgment, and processing still fall within the scope of optional implementations of the embodiments in this specification.

[0066] The controller can be implemented in any suitable manner. For example, it can take the form of a microprocessor or processor and a computer-readable medium storing computer-readable program code (e.g., software or firmware) executable by the (micro)processor, logic gates, switches, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic controllers, and embedded microcontrollers. Examples of controllers include, but are not limited to, the following microcontrollers: ARC 625D, Atmel AT91SAM, Microchip PIC18F26K20, and Silicon Labs C8051F320. A memory controller can also be implemented as part of the control logic of the memory. Those skilled in the art will also recognize that, in addition to implementing the controller in purely computer-readable program code form, the same functionality can be achieved by logically programming the method steps to make the controller take the form of logic gates, switches, ASICs, programmable logic controllers, and embedded microcontrollers. Therefore, such a controller can be considered a hardware component, and the means included therein for implementing various functions can also be considered as structures within the hardware component. Alternatively, the means for implementing various functions can be considered as both software modules implementing the method and structures within the hardware component.

[0067] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. For example, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or plug-ins may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be through some interfaces, indirect coupling or communication connection between devices or units, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0068] These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable resource data updating device, causing a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0069] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, system embodiments are basically similar to method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments. In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this specification. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0070] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments described herein are intended to help the reader understand the principles of the invention, and should be understood that the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to such specific statements and embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various other specific modifications and combinations based on the technical teachings disclosed in this invention without departing from the spirit of the invention, and these modifications and combinations are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A method for allocating UE aggregation rate in 5G communication, characterized in that, The method includes: Allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume. After all bearers have been allocated supplementary data, the remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window and the order in which each bearer receives packets in the current time window will be allocated the remaining required data volume to each bearer. The process of allocating the remaining required data volume to each bearer after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume, based on the remaining data volume to be transmitted in the current time window and the data arrival time order of each bearer in the current time window, specifically includes: The remaining demand data for each carrier is determined in real time based on the amount of incoming data for each carrier within the current time window; The remaining data to be transmitted is allocated to each bearer according to the order of incoming packets within the current time window and the remaining data demand. When the remaining data demand is 0, excess data in the incoming packets of the corresponding bearer that is currently allocating the remaining data demand is discarded. If the remaining data volume to be sent is not zero after all the remaining demand data volume for each bearer has been allocated, then the remaining data volume to be sent will be reserved for the next time window.

2. The UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The total amount of data that can be sent in the current time window is specifically the sum of the maximum amount of data that can be sent in the current time window and the remaining amount of data to be sent in the previous time window.

3. The UE aggregation rate allocation method in 5G communication as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The priority order is specifically determined by the 5G service quality identifier in the incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer.

4. A UE aggregation rate allocation device in 5G communication, characterized in that, The device includes: The first allocation module is used to allocate basic data volume to each bearer in the current time window, and to allocate supplementary data volume to each bearer based on the priority order of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window and the amount of incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer in the previous time window until there is no remaining data volume to be sent in the current time window or all bearers have been allocated supplementary data volume. The second allocation module is used to allocate the remaining required data amount to each bearer based on the remaining data amount to be sent in the current time window and the packet arrival order of each bearer in the current time window after all bearers have been allocated supplementary data amount; The second allocation module is specifically used for: The remaining demand data for each carrier is determined in real time based on the amount of incoming data for each carrier within the current time window; The remaining data to be transmitted is allocated to each bearer according to the order of incoming packets within the current time window and the remaining data demand. When the remaining data demand is 0, the excess data in the incoming packets of the corresponding bearer that is currently allocating the remaining data demand is discarded. The second allocation module is further configured to retain the remaining data to be sent to the next time window if the remaining data volume is not zero after all the remaining demand data volume of each bearer has been allocated.

5. The UE aggregation rate allocation device in 5G communication as described in claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a determination module, which is used to determine the priority of each bearer by using the 5G service quality identifier in the incoming packet data corresponding to each bearer.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: processor; Memory used to store the processor's executable instructions; The processor is configured to perform the method according to any one of claims 1-3.

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