Blockchain Dynamic Cellular Network Proof-of-Service
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current blockchain protocols and cellular networks fail to effectively manage the complexity of modern cellular networks, leading to inefficiencies in coverage, capacity, and interference prevention, especially in dynamic and distributed environments where multiple entities own radio assets.
Innovation Solution
A blockchain-enabled dynamic cellular network that facilitates real-time configuration, cooperative radio spectrum management, and tokenized service trading, utilizing hybrid phased array antennas and distributed servers to optimize coverage and capacity while preventing interference, and implementing a Proof-of-Service scheme to incentivize network growth and fair resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If private networks are configured as isolated islands with guard bands between them, then interference prevention is achieved, but spectrum efficiency deteriorates due to wasted radio space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges previously isolated private networks into a unified blockchain-based network where multiple network elements cooperate through consensus mechanisms. This allows adjacent networks to share spectrum resources without harmful interference, eliminating the need for guard bands while maintaining interference prevention through distributed coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The blockchain network acts as an intermediary layer between private networks, enabling them to coordinate spectrum usage and handoff operations. This mediator facilitates efficient spectrum sharing by managing resource allocation and conflict resolution across network boundaries without requiring physical guard bands.
2Adaptability or versatility
If networks operate autonomously without central management, then network independence is improved, but cooperation between network elements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service through autonomous network elements that independently validate and coordinate their operations via blockchain consensus. Each network element manages its own resources and makes decentralized decisions while automatically cooperating with others through the shared ledger, eliminating the need for central management while maintaining coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The blockchain network provides continuous feedback loops where network elements report their state and resource usage to the distributed ledger. This feedback mechanism enables autonomous elements to adjust their operations based on network conditions and coordinate handoff operations without central control, resolving the cooperation complexity through transparent information sharing.
3Stability of the object's composition
If fixed topology is used for RAN and core network, then network stability is improved, but dynamic resource allocation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the fixed network topology into a dynamic system where network elements can be added, removed, or reconfigured at any time through blockchain consensus. The network maintains stability through the immutable ledger while enabling dynamic resource allocation as new elements join the network and existing elements adjust their resource usage based on real-time conditions.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods of establishing a decentralized dynamic cellular communication network, and the network so established. Software utilized by cellular nodes enables the nodes to communicate with each other and with user equipment, and determines cellular service quality of the cellular nodes by way of the user equipment and/or other cellular nodes. Software utilized by a plurality of validator nodes enables the validator nodes to communicate with the cellular nodes and validates the cellular service quality determined by the cellular nodes. As the cellular nodes begin utilizing the software, they are added to the network. Distributed servers peer with each other to allow network RAN and core to register and coordinate. Cellular radio access components coordinate their transmissions to user equipment to ensure minimized handoff in conditions in which the radio access components are non-stationary. Local clocks configured to each transmitter to enable secure frequency cooperation.