Antenna Array Beam Index Assignment via Rule-Based Inquiry Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional systems lack strategic assignment of beam indices for initial access and communication in wireless telecommunications networks, leading to suboptimal connection management between devices and antenna arrays.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that analyze device inquiries for connecting to an antenna array, determining if they satisfy predetermined connection rules, and either use the preferred beam index or modify the inquiry to assign a different beam index for connection, allowing strategic allocation of beam indices based on capacity, time, location, and device identifiers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional systems allow devices to autonomously select beam indices for connection, then device autonomy and simplicity are improved, but network resource management efficiency and connection optimization deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice autonomyVSAvoidnetwork resource management efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The network performs preliminary analysis of device connection inquiries against predetermined rules before granting connection, and pre-assigns optimal beam indices based on network capacity, time, location, and device identifiers. This preliminary intervention ensures efficient resource allocation while maintaining device autonomy in the initial selection process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where the network analyzes device connection inquiries, evaluates them against predetermined rules considering network capacity, time, location and device identifiers, and provides corrective beam index assignments when needed. This feedback loop optimizes network resource management while preserving device autonomy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the system strictly enforces predetermined connection rules for beam index assignment, then network resource efficiency and authorized connections are improved, but connection flexibility and device preference accommodation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource efficiencyVSAvoidconnection flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The connection assignment system dynamically adjusts between enforcing predetermined rules and accommodating device preferences based on real-time network conditions. When network capacity, time, location, or device identifiers indicate suboptimal connections, the system enforceably assigns alternative beam indices. When conditions permit, the system flexibly accepts device-preferred beam indices, creating a dynamic balance between efficiency and adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes connection parameters (beam indices) based on predetermined rules evaluating network capacity, time, location, and device identifiers. When device preferences conflict with optimal network resource utilization, the system modifies the beam index parameter to achieve better overall network efficiency while still permitting device preferences when they align with network optimization goals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If the system modifies device inquiries to assign different beam indices, then connection optimization and network performance are improved, but device autonomy and inquiry integrity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection optimizationVSAvoiddevice autonomy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The network acts as an intermediary between device connection requests and beam index assignment. Rather than directly overriding device autonomy, the network mediates by analyzing inquiries against predetermined rules and selectively modifying beam index assignments only when necessary for network optimization, thus balancing connection optimization with respect for device autonomy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary analysis of device inquiries to identify potential suboptimal connections before they are established. By proactively detecting and correcting potential connection issues through rule-based evaluation of network capacity, time, location, and device identifiers, the system prevents suboptimal connections from forming, reducing the need for later modifications and preserving device autonomy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Data Source

PatentUS11297662B1Systems and methods for connecting a device to a wireless telecommunications network
Publication Date: 2022.04.05 T MOBILE INNOVATIONS LLC
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AI summary

Methods and systems for connecting a device to a wireless telecommunications network. The methods can include receiving an inquiry from a device for connecting to an antenna array. The methods can also include determining if the inquiry satisfies one or more predetermined connection rules.