Air Interface Model Selection for Heterogeneous Network Conditions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing and optimizing the communication protocols and resources in heterogeneous networks, particularly in 5G and beyond, leading to suboptimal performance and resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a flexible and configurable mechanism for wireless devices and base stations to dynamically adjust communication protocols based on criteria such as traffic load, device capabilities, and network configurations, allowing selective implementation of protocols to enhance performance and resource management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing wireless communication systems use fixed communication protocols, then protocol implementation is simple, but communication efficiency and resource utilization in heterogeneous networks deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic protocol selection where wireless devices can switch between different communication protocols (e.g., 5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi) based on real-time network conditions. The system transitions from fixed protocol usage to adaptive protocol switching, allowing devices to dynamically adjust their communication strategy to optimize performance in heterogeneous networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by selecting different protocols based on conditions such as network availability, traffic type, and device capabilities. This parameter change approach allows the system to adapt protocol selection to varying network environments, improving communication efficiency without requiring complete system redesign.
2Adaptability or versatility
If wireless devices implement multiple communication protocols, then adaptability to heterogeneous networks improves, but device complexity and overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal protocol selection mechanism that enables a single wireless device to operate across multiple communication protocols (5G NR, LTE, Wi-Fi). The device maintains the capability to function in diverse network environments through a unified decision-making framework that evaluates network conditions and selects appropriate protocols, achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate dedicated systems for each protocol.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where wireless devices continuously monitor network conditions, signal quality, and traffic characteristics. This feedback information is used to dynamically adjust protocol selection, ensuring that devices adapt to changing network environments while maintaining manageable complexity through automated decision-making based on real-time conditions.
3Productivity
If base stations configure multiple protocol options, then network flexibility and performance improve, but configuration complexity and setup time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary configuration where base stations pre-configure multiple protocol options and parameters before actual communication begins. This preliminary setup includes pre-establishing protocol stacks, configuring fallback mechanisms, and preparing protocol transition parameters. By performing these actions in advance, the system reduces configuration setup time during actual operation while maintaining the flexibility to utilize multiple protocols for optimized resource allocation.
Data Source
AI summary
A base station central unit (BS-CU) receives, from a base station distributed unit (BS-DU), a first message comprising cell parameters of a cell, wherein the cell parameters comprise a cell identifier of the cell and an identifier indicating one or more conditions for air interface model training of the cell. The BS-CU determines a first model and/or a first data set for the air interface model training of the cell, and sends, to the BS-DU, a second message comprising at least one of an identifier indicating the first model; or an identifier indicating the first data set.