BBU Software Download via Dynamic Type Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Multi-mode base stations face inefficiencies and delays in startup due to mismatched BBU software, as only a single type of BBU software is allowed in the default data of the Main Processing and Transmission unit, leading to software replenishment requirements when the BBU type differs from the desired type.

Innovation Solution

A method and device that determine the working standard of a multi-mode base station, identify the required logic type and software type for the BBU, and obtain the corresponding software, ensuring accurate and efficient software downloading without the need for subsequent replenishment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single type of BBU software is used in the default data of the Main Processing and Transmission unit, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different BBU types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoftware management complexityVSAvoidBBU type adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a dynamic mechanism where the Main Processing and Transmission unit can change its default BBU software type based on the actual BBU type detected during startup. The system transitions from a static single-type default to a dynamic multi-type default, allowing automatic adaptation to different BBU types (e.g., mode A, mode B) without manual intervention, thus resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of default software type from a fixed value to a variable that can be modified based on detection results. By introducing a detection mechanism that identifies the actual BBU type and updates the default software type accordingly, the system achieves flexibility while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, avoiding the need for complex manual configuration systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If software replenishment is performed when the BBU type differs from the default type, then the software compatibility is improved, but the startup time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoftware compatibilityVSAvoidstartup time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by performing software type detection and default software type adjustment during the startup process itself, before the BBU needs to operate. The Main Processing and Transmission unit detects the actual BBU type and updates its default software type in advance, ensuring that the correct software is already prepared for download. This eliminates the need for subsequent software replenishment operations and avoids startup delays

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback mechanism where the actual BBU type is detected and fed back to the Main Processing and Transmission unit, which then adjusts its default software type accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system ensures that the software selection is based on real-time detection results, guaranteeing compatibility while avoiding time-consuming manual intervention or post-detection software updates

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Speed

If the BBU software is downloaded according to default data without detection, then the downloading speed is maintained, but the software accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesoftware downloading speedVSAvoidsoftware type accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs the detection and determination of the correct software type as a preliminary action before initiating the software download process. By detecting the actual BBU type and determining the appropriate software type in advance, the system ensures that the downloaded software is accurate and compatible. This preliminary determination step does not significantly delay the overall downloading speed while guaranteeing software accuracy, as the detection and determination operations are performed efficiently during the startup sequence

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9107088B2Software obtaining method and communication device
Publication Date: 2015.08.11 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A software obtaining method and a communication device are disclosed. The method includes: obtaining a working standard of a multi-mode base station; determining a first logic type corresponding to a Base-Band Unit (BBU) of the multi-mode base station according to the working standard of the multi-mode base station; determining a type of software required for running the BBU according to the determined first logic type and a hardware type of the BBU; and obtaining the software required for running the BBU according to the determined software type. Through the technical solution, the software of the BBU can be downloaded accurately, which improves efficiency and accuracy of software obtaining.