Application-Aware Network Resource Allocation for Lower Power Use

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Solution Overview

Problem

In SA networking, network resources are established at maximum rates, leading to resource waste and increased power consumption due to mismatch between required and allocated network resources for applications.

Innovation Solution

A resource allocation method that determines network resources based on application data flow characteristics and adjusts resources using fault-tolerance rates to match application needs, reducing waste and power consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If network resources are established at maximum rates in SA networking, then network resource allocation capacity is improved, but resource waste and power consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource allocation capacityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation by establishing multiple network resource pools with different network slice types, where resources are dynamically assigned based on application requirements rather than statically allocated at maximum rates. The system adjusts resource allocation in real-time according to actual network conditions and application needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes resource allocation parameters by introducing fault-tolerance rate as a key parameter. Different applications are allocated resources based on their specific fault-tolerance requirements, allowing the system to optimize the balance between resource allocation and power consumption by adjusting allocation parameters rather than using fixed maximum rates.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If network resources are established at maximum rates, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but resource mismatch with application requirements worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoidresource matching accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating different network resource pools with different network slice types tailored to specific application requirements. Each resource pool has customized characteristics (bandwidth, latency, reliability) matched to the specific needs of applications such as enhanced mobile broadband, ultra-reliable low-latency communication, or massive machine type communication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts resource allocation based on real-time assessment of application requirements and actual network conditions. The network device monitors application performance and adjusts resource allocation dynamically, ensuring both flexibility and precision in matching resources to requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Manufacturing precision

If fault-tolerance rate is used to adjust resource allocation, then resource allocation precision is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation precisionVSAvoidallocation system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system introduces fault-tolerance rate as a key parameter for resource allocation, allowing precise control over resource distribution. By using this parameter, the system can accurately match resources to application requirements while maintaining a manageable allocation mechanism through standardized parameter-based control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP4033841B1Resource allocation method, resource allocation apparatus and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.15 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

A resource allocation method can be applied to a terminal, and include: determining an application currently running on the terminal and determining network resources required by the application; requesting and acquiring resources allocated by a network side according to the network resources required by the application. By applying to the network device according to the network resources required by the application, waste of resources and power consumption can be reduced.