Base Station Wireless Backhaul Control for Dynamic Route Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

In cellular systems with wireless backhaul, the existing infrastructure is inflexible and struggles to dynamically change routes or operating methods in response to base station movement or environmental changes, leading to instability and connectivity issues.

Innovation Solution

A mechanism is provided for constructing a flexible wireless backhaul by using a base station with a backhaul control unit that manages wireless communication paths, allowing for the selection of optimal relay stages and frequency resources to ensure stable connections and efficient data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired communication path is used for backhaul, then stability and reliability are improved, but flexibility and adaptability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebackhaul connection stabilityVSAvoidbackhaul route flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling the backhaul route to change dynamically based on terminal device movement. The base station determines whether to switch between wired and wireless backhaul paths in real-time according to terminal location and communication requirements, making the previously static wired backhaul adaptable to changing conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The base station is designed with multi-functionality to support both wired and wireless backhaul connections. It can selectively use either connection type based on situation, making the system universally applicable to different scenarios - using wired connection for stability when needed and wireless for flexibility when terminals move.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If wireless communication path is used for backhaul, then flexibility and adaptability are improved, but stability and reliability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebackhaul route flexibilityVSAvoidbackhaul connection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The base station acts as an intermediary that manages the connection between terminal devices and the core network. It intelligently selects whether to use wireless or wired backhaul path, mediating between the need for flexibility (wireless) and stability (wired) by choosing the appropriate path based on terminal location and communication requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the backhaul connection parameter dynamically - switching between wired and wireless modes based on determined conditions such as terminal device location. This parameter change allows the system to adapt to different scenarios while maintaining appropriate levels of stability and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If base station moves or environment changes, then adaptability is improved, but connection stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebackhaul construction flexibilityVSAvoidbackhaul connection continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The backhaul system is made dynamic by allowing automatic switching between wired and wireless connections when base stations move or environmental conditions change. The base station continuously determines the appropriate backhaul path based on current conditions, enabling the system to adapt to movement and changes while maintaining connection stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of manufacture

If fixed backhaul route is used, then implementation simplicity is improved, but responsiveness to changes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebackhaul setup simplicityVSAvoidbackhaul route change capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

While maintaining simple initial setup like fixed routes, the system becomes dynamic by automatically determining and switching backhaul paths based on terminal device location and communication requirements. This allows the system to start simple but become adaptable when changes occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3547794B1Base station and terminal device
Publication Date: 2023.08.16 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

[Object] To provide a mechanism capable of flexibly constructing backhaul including a wireless communication path. [Solution] Provided is a base station including: a processing unit that is connected to backhaul including a first logical interface with a first control entity related to a control plane and a second logical interface with a second control entity related to a user plane. Both a communication route in which the first logical interface is formed and a communication route in which the second logical interface is formed include wireless communication paths formed between a first base station and a second base station.