5G-NR API for Transport Network Analytics Sharing

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Solution Overview

Problem

5G-NR networks face challenges in providing reliable and high-quality service due to congestion, especially when multiple devices access the internet simultaneously, leading to performance issues such as slowed video game performance and increased latency.

Innovation Solution

Implementing APIs and subscription services that enable 5G-NR networks to share analytic data across radio access, transport, and core networks, allowing devices to adjust network settings such as modulation schemes, routing protocols, and application settings to optimize performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If multiple devices access the internet simultaneously through 5G-NR networks, then network capacity and connectivity are improved, but network congestion increases and performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of devices connectedVSAvoidnetwork performance
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic network settings adjustment where modulation schemes, routing protocols, and application settings are automatically modified in real-time based on network conditions. This allows the network to adapt its behavior dynamically to handle varying loads, preventing performance deterioration even as device connectivity increases

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors network performance metrics and uses this feedback to adjust network settings. By implementing closed-loop control where performance data feeds back into decision-making processes, the network can respond to congestion conditions and maintain reliability despite increased device density

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Quantity of substance

If large amounts of data are transmitted to satisfy application requests, then data delivery capability is improved, but network congestion worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission volumeVSAvoidnetwork throughput
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes network parameters such as modulation schemes and routing protocols based on traffic conditions. By adjusting these parameters dynamically, the system can optimize data transmission efficiency and reduce congestion while still satisfying large data transmission requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments network traffic and applies different routing protocols and settings to different data flows. This allows large data transmissions to be managed in controlled segments rather than overwhelming the entire network at once, maintaining overall throughput while satisfying data delivery needs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If network settings are adjusted dynamically to optimize performance, then network efficiency is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork efficiencyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The network system performs self-adjustment through automated monitoring and control mechanisms. Rather than requiring external manual intervention, the system autonomously optimizes its own performance by adjusting settings based on monitored conditions, reducing the operational complexity burden while maintaining high efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The control system integrates multiple functions into unified components that can handle various network optimization tasks. By creating multi-functional control elements that can adjust modulation schemes, routing protocols, and application settings, the system reduces overall complexity compared to having separate dedicated systems for each function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20240118952A1Application programming interface to indicate a controller to a device in a transport network
Publication Date: 2024.04.11 NVIDIA CORP
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AI summary

Apparatuses, systems, and techniques including APIs, subscription services, and controllers to enable one or more fifth generation new radio (5G-NR) networks to share information. For example, a processor comprising one or more circuits can perform an API or subscription service to cause a device in a radio access network (RAN) to share its analytic data with a device in a transport network, and said device in said transport network can use said analytic data to adjust its network settings to improve performance.