Blockchain-Based mmWave Infrastructure Sharing for Lower Deployment Cost
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Solution Overview
Problem
The deployment of millimeter wave (mmW) networks is costly due to the need for additional infrastructure and maintenance, as they have a limited coverage range, necessitating a high number of base stations, which increases deployment expenses for network operators.
Innovation Solution
Infrastructure sharing among multiple network operators is facilitated using blockchain technology, enabling coordinated and efficient deployment through smart contracts that manage the sharing of remote antennas and fronthaul, ensuring reduced costs and extended coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If millimeter wave networks are deployed to provide high-speed data rates, then data transmission speed is improved, but deployment cost increases due to limited coverage range requiring more base stations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines infrastructure resources (base stations, remote antennas, fronthaul connections) from multiple network operators into a shared pool. Operators collectively deploy and maintain mmW infrastructure, with each operator contributing resources and accessing the shared capacity, thereby reducing individual deployment costs while maintaining high-speed data transmission capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The shared infrastructure is designed to serve multiple operators simultaneously, with base stations and remote antennas capable of supporting multiple tenants. The system provides universal access to mmW technology benefits across different operators' networks, allowing each operator to utilize the same physical infrastructure for their respective services
2Area of stationary object
If more base stations are deployed to extend coverage area, then coverage range is improved, but deployment and maintenance cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple operators merge their infrastructure deployment efforts, sharing base stations, remote antennas, and fronthaul connections. This consolidation allows the collective coverage area to expand significantly while each operator's individual cost burden remains manageable, as costs are distributed across all participating operators
Solution Approach 2:
The infrastructure is segmented into shareable components (base stations, remote antennas, fronthaul) that can be independently deployed and allocated. Operators can access specific segments of the infrastructure as needed, allowing flexible coverage expansion without requiring each operator to independently deploy complete infrastructure sets
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AI summary
An infrastructure sharing method and device and a chip are provided. The infrastructure sharing method includes an operation that an infrastructure sharing is performed between a first deployer and a second deployer using a blockchain. An infrastructure sharing device includes a memory, a transceiver, and a processor coupled to the memory and the transceiver. The processor is configured to perform an infrastructure sharing between a first deployer and a second deployer using a blockchain.