5G Self-Backhaul Reconnection via RRC Messaging

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Solution Overview

Problem

5G mmW TRP self-backhaul connections are prone to failures due to factors like weather, network traffic, or physical damage, leading to disruptions in high-bandwidth applications requiring reliable connectivity.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic self-backhaul reconfiguration system that detects connection failures and automatically reestablishes wireless or wired connections by scanning for the strongest RF signal, selecting a new node, and requesting resources from an SDN controller to maintain network reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If 5G mmW TRP self-backhaul connections are used to meet bandwidth demand, then high-capacity data transmission is achieved, but connection reliability deteriorates due to susceptibility to weather, network traffic, and physical damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebandwidth capacityVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic backhaul reconfiguration where the system automatically detects connection failures and switches between different backhaul paths (wireless mmW, wireless sub-6 GHz, or wired connections) based on real-time network conditions. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain high bandwidth utilization while compensating for connection reliability issues through automated failover mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters by switching between different frequency bands (mmW to sub-6 GHz) and connection types (wireless to wired) in response to detected failures. The SDN controller dynamically adjusts network parameters including bandwidth allocation, connection mode, and path selection to maintain reliable high-capacity transmission despite environmental challenges.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If automated backhaul reconfiguration is implemented to improve reliability, then service continuity is enhanced, but system complexity increases due to additional monitoring and control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice continuityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service automation where the system autonomously detects backhaul failures, selects alternative paths, and executes reconfiguration without human intervention. The automated monitoring and control mechanisms operate independently, reducing the need for complex manual management while maintaining service continuity through self-healing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback loops where the SDN controller continuously monitors backhaul connection status and automatically adjusts network configuration in response to detected failures. This closed-loop control enables reliable service continuity through automated response to network conditions, managing complexity through systematic feedback-based decision-making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If dynamic reconfiguration mechanisms are added to handle connection failures, then network resilience is improved, but latency increases due to additional detection and switching operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resilienceVSAvoidreconnection latency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary actions by pre-configuring multiple backhaul paths and maintaining readiness states for alternative connections. The system prepares fallback options in advance, allowing rapid switching when failures occur, thereby reducing reconnection latency while maintaining network resilience through pre-established recovery mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11006291B2Dynamic self-backhaul reconnection using an enhanced radio resource control messaging for 5G and other next generation networks
Publication Date: 2021.05.11 AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I L P
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AI summary

Various embodiments disclosed herein that facilitate a dynamic self-backhaul reconnection using a radio resource control messaging. According to some embodiments, a system can comprise detecting a failure in a first backhaul communication link with a first node device, wherein the first node device is communicatively connected to a core network device of a core network, selecting a second node device, other than the first node device, that is communicatively connected to the core network device for establishment of a second backhaul communication link to replace the first backhaul communication link, and facilitating establishing a first connection with the second node device to provide an indication of the failure of the first backhaul communication link, to provide a confirmation that the second node device is available in connection with establishment of the second backhaul communication link, and to request to reserve resources to establish the second backhaul communication link with the second node device.