Wireless Base Station Virtualization for On-Demand Service Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless base stations are limited in providing a dynamic range of services due to time and resource constraints, leading to static service offerings and increased RF interference, which affects service quality and resource utilization.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method for providing on-demand wireless services by initiating a virtual presence at a wireless base station in response to service requests, allowing for dynamic mapping of services and reducing interference through beacon frame optimization and resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wireless base station provides a fixed and static set of services, then service quality is maintained, but the number of services is limited and resource utilization is inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic service provisioning where the wireless base station can add, remove, or modify services based on real-time network conditions and user requests. The service information elements in beacon frames are dynamically updated to reflect current service availability, allowing the system to adapt to changing demands while maintaining manageable complexity through automated service lifecycle management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal service framework where a single wireless base station can provide multiple different services through a common infrastructure. The service information elements and virtual presence mechanisms enable the base station to function as multiple service providers simultaneously, allowing one device to perform multiple functions without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If beacon frames are extended to include more service information, then more services can be advertised, but time limitations and resource constraints prevent this
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments service information into separate service information elements that can be independently managed and included in beacon frames. Each service can be represented by a compact service information element containing essential service identification and status data, allowing multiple services to be advertised without proportionally increasing beacon frame length and transmission time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter representation of service information by using efficient data structures and encoding schemes for service information elements. Services are identified using compact service identifiers, and service availability is indicated through optimized status flags, reducing the time required to transmit service information while maintaining comprehensive service advertisement capability.
3Reliability
If services are provided continuously, then service quality is maintained, but bandwidth consumption and resource usage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic service announcements through beacon frames instead of continuous service provisioning. Services are advertised at regular intervals defined by the beacon frame transmission period, allowing the system to maintain service quality and visibility to clients while significantly reducing bandwidth consumption compared to continuous service data transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts only the essential service information needed for client discovery and connection initiation, placing it in beacon frames. Detailed service information and data transmission occur only when services are actually requested and established, separating the continuous beacon advertising function from the on-demand service data transmission, thereby reducing overall bandwidth consumption while maintaining service quality.
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AI summary
Initiating a virtual presence at a physical access point in response to a request for a service from a wireless access device is provided. A particular wireless service may be provided to a subscriber on an on-demand basis according to location and/or type of service requested. The service may be terminated when demand for the service comes to an end whereby a common wireless service infrastructure may be shared amongst service providers thus eliminating the need for radio channel coordination and otherwise enhancing service quality for those service providers.