Centralized 5G Relay Node Management via Dynamic Path Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing wireless relay node equipment and optimizing connections between user equipment and backhaul networks, particularly in next-generation 5G networks, leading to suboptimal system robustness and resource management.
Innovation Solution
A centralized management system utilizing computer processing systems with connection monitoring and managing components to select and adjust network paths based on signal quality and traffic demand, enabling efficient integration of user devices with network assistance for control and mobility functionality across multiple connectivity frameworks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If distributed management of relay nodes is used, then device autonomy is improved, but system robustness and resource management deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
A centralized controller is introduced as an intermediary between relay nodes and the core network. The controller receives connection information from relay nodes, determines optimal network equipment connections, and sends control instructions back to relay nodes. This mediator resolves the contradiction by providing centralized coordination (improving robustness) while relay nodes retain operational autonomy (maintaining ease of operation).
Solution Approach 2:
The management function is segmented into two parts: local connection management at relay nodes (maintaining autonomy) and centralized path optimization at the controller (improving robustness). This segmentation allows each level to handle appropriate tasks independently, resolving the contradiction between distributed autonomy and centralized reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectivity frameworks are implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connectivity frameworks (NR sidelink, LTE, 5G) are merged into a unified management architecture where the centralized controller coordinates all connection types. Relay nodes use a standardized interface to the controller regardless of the underlying connectivity framework, reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability across different frameworks.
3Reliability
If dynamic path selection is implemented, then connection quality is improved, but processing overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The centralized controller performs preliminary path analysis and optimization before connections are established. By pre-determining optimal paths based on network state, the system avoids continuous real-time processing at relay nodes, improving connection quality while reducing ongoing processing overhead and energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where relay nodes report connection status and the controller adjusts paths based on this feedback. This allows dynamic path selection to be triggered only when necessary (based on feedback thresholds), improving connection quality while minimizing unnecessary processing overhead.
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AI summary
The technologies described herein are generally directed to centralized management of wireless relay node equipment in a fifth generation (5G) or other next generation networks. In accordance with one or more embodiments, a method described herein can include facilitating identifying a connection between first network equipment and second network equipment, the first network equipment being connected to a user equipment and the second network equipment. In embodiments, the method can further include facilitating monitoring the connection between the first network equipment and the second network equipment, resulting in monitoring data, wherein the second network equipment is communicatively coupled to backhaul network equipment, and with the user equipment being communicatively coupled to the backhaul network equipment via the second network equipment. Further, based on the monitoring data, adjusting, by the centralized controller system, a characteristic of the connection, in accordance with embodiments.