Aerial Vehicle State Configuration for Interference-Reduced Handovers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication networks for aerial vehicles are not optimized for varying states, leading to inefficiencies and potential interference.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a state transition configuration for aerial vehicles based on triggers such as altitude, reference signal received power, and neighboring cellular networks to facilitate seamless transitions between ground and airborne states, including conditional handover parameters for optimized network access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a single configuration is used for aerial vehicles regardless of state, then device complexity is reduced, but network performance and reliability deteriorate due to interference and inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic configuration by defining multiple operational states (ground state, airborne state, transition states) and associated configuration sets that are automatically applied based on the aerial vehicle's current state. The network entity configures the aerial vehicle with state-specific parameters including reference signal configurations, measurement configurations, and handover parameters that adapt to the vehicle's operational context, thereby improving network performance without requiring permanent complex hardware changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes configuration parameters based on aerial vehicle state transitions. Different configuration sets are defined with varying parameters such as reference signal received power thresholds, measurement reporting configurations, and handover conditions. When the aerial vehicle transitions between states (e.g., from ground to airborne), the network entity updates the configuration parameters accordingly, allowing optimal network performance for each operational state while maintaining a unified device architecture.
2Productivity
If state transition configurations are implemented for aerial vehicles, then network performance and handover efficiency are improved, but device complexity and configuration management burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where the aerial vehicle autonomously determines its operational state based on predefined criteria (altitude thresholds, velocity thresholds, position information) and automatically applies the appropriate configuration set. The network entity provides the configuration framework and triggers, but the aerial vehicle performs self-assessment and self-configuration, reducing the network entity's management burden while improving handover efficiency through rapid state-based adaptation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the aerial vehicle reports its state information (altitude, velocity, position) and configuration status to the network entity. The network entity uses this feedback to verify state transitions, adjust configuration parameters, and trigger appropriate configuration sets. This closed-loop feedback system ensures accurate state-based configuration application while distributing the management burden between the aerial vehicle and network entity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple configuration sets are defined for different aerial vehicle states, then adaptability and network optimization are improved, but device complexity and memory requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal configuration framework where a single configuration management system handles multiple operational states. The configuration sets are structured with common elements and state-specific parameters, allowing the aerial vehicle to use one configuration management apparatus for all states (ground, airborne, transition). This multi-functional approach provides state adaptability while avoiding duplication of configuration management structures, thereby controlling device complexity and memory requirements.
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AI summary
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for aerial vehicle state transition configuration. One apparatus (200) includes a receiver (212) that receives (902) a state transition configuration corresponding to an aerial vehicle from a base unit. The apparatus (200) includes a transmitter (210) that transmits (904) a state transition report to the base unit based on the state transition configuration.