Cellular Radio Access Technology LAN Connectivity via Signaling Links
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless communication systems have not been effectively deployed in smaller-scale environments, such as enterprises and private premises, for connecting to local area networks (LANs) using cellular radio access technology (RAT), due to limitations in existing systems that primarily support large-scale deployments.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for a user equipment (UE) to establish connectivity to a LAN via a cellular RAT by creating a signaling radio link with a cellular access node, transmitting a connectivity request, and configuring a data radio link based on acceptance parameters, enabling data flow exchange with the LAN.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional packet access systems are used, then large-scale deployments are supported, but smaller-scale environments (enterprises, factories, private premises) cannot effectively connect to LANs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adapts cellular RAT parameters and protocols specifically for small-scale LAN environments rather than using generic large-scale configurations. The system locally adjusts network parameters, cell sizes, and resource allocation to match the specific requirements of enterprise and private premises, enabling reliable connectivity in confined settings while maintaining adaptability across different deployment scales.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cellular RAT is deployed in smaller-scale environments, then LAN connectivity is enabled, but system complexity increases compared to conventional large-scale deployments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the cellular RAT system to perform multiple functions within a unified architecture, supporting both traditional mobile connectivity and LAN access through the same infrastructure. The system can simultaneously handle IP packet data networks and virtual LANs, reducing the need for separate specialized systems and thereby managing complexity while maintaining high adaptability across different connectivity types and deployment scenarios.
3Productivity
If conventional systems are used, then infrastructure is simpler, but data exchange capability with LANs in confined settings is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary network elements and protocol adapters that bridge the cellular RAT infrastructure with traditional LAN protocols. These intermediaries facilitate efficient data exchange between mobile devices and LAN resources in confined settings by translating and mediating communication between different network architectures, thereby improving productivity without requiring complete system redesign.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communication are described. A user equipment (UE) may establish connectivity to a local area network using cellular radio access technology (RAT). The UE may establish a signaling radio link with a cellular access node (AN) via a cellular RAT. The UE may transmit a connectivity request to a network node via the signaling radio link. The connectivity request may specify a connectivity type for establishing connectivity to a LAN. Based at least in part on an acceptance of the connectivity request, the UE may establish a data radio link with the cellular AN. In an example, the acceptance of the connectivity request may include at least one parameter for configuring the connectivity to the LAN. The UE may then establish a data flow for exchanging data link layer packets with the LAN via the data radio link.