Base Station Resource Sets for Dynamic Energy Saving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems face challenges in efficiently managing energy consumption, particularly in base stations, which leads to high power usage and operational costs.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a method where a base station dynamically manages resources by receiving configurations and group signaling from User Equipment (UE), allowing for the activation, deactivation, or suspension of resource sets to optimize energy usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If base stations continuously operate all resources to maintain system performance, then reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource management by enabling base stations to transition resources between active and inactive states based on real-time traffic conditions. The network node dynamically configures resource sets and receives indications to activate or deactivate specific resources, allowing the system to adapt its power consumption levels while maintaining performance when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs periodic monitoring of traffic conditions and periodic activation/deactivation of resources. The network node receives periodic indications from user equipment about channel conditions and traffic patterns, triggering resource activation only when necessary, rather than continuous operation. This periodic action pattern reduces energy consumption while maintaining system reliability.
2Use of energy by moving object
If base stations deactivate resources to save energy, then energy consumption is reduced, but system performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where user equipment monitors channel conditions and provides indications to the network node about traffic patterns and channel quality. Based on this feedback, the network node intelligently decides when to activate or deactivate resources, ensuring that resources are only deactivated when it won't impact system performance. The feedback loop maintains reliability while enabling energy savings.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent configures multiple resource sets in advance with different characteristics (e.g., different bandwidths, different resource allocations). When energy saving is needed, the system has pre-configured alternative resource sets ready to be activated. This preliminary configuration allows for rapid switching without performance degradation, as the alternative resources are already prepared and validated.
3Use of energy by moving object
If base stations manage resources dynamically with multiple configurations, then energy saving capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides resources into distinct, independently manageable resource sets, each with specific configurations. Instead of managing one large complex resource pool, the system segments resources into smaller units that can be independently activated or deactivated. The network node receives specific indications for each resource set, allowing granular control that simplifies management while enabling sophisticated energy saving strategies.
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AI summary
In accordance with an embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a base station, configuration information of a first set of resources for a user equipment (UE). The configuration information includes a first parameter for the first set of the resources. The method further includes receiving, from the base station, first group signaling that assigns a first value to the first parameter for the first set of the resources. The method further includes communicating with the first set of the resources in accordance with the first value for the first parameter.