Channel Negotiation for Millimeter Wave Bandwidth Utilization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current channel negotiation methods in wireless communications at the 60 GHz band result in low bandwidth utilization ratios and data transmission rates due to inefficient channel allocation and switching strategies.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for channel negotiation that obtain channel occupancy information to send execution frames for channel switching, adjusting operating frequencies to create idle channels or continuous subchannels, thereby improving bandwidth utilization and data transmission rates by optimizing channel allocation and switching between network devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If four 1.08 GHz bands are assigned according to the millimeter wave communications standard, then compatibility with international standards is achieved, but bandwidth utilization ratio and data transmission rate are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoidbandwidth utilization ratio
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic channel allocation where network devices can switch between 1.08 GHz and 2.16 GHz bandwidth channels based on real-time occupancy information. The system negotiates channel switching between adjacent networks, allowing flexible adaptation of channel width and position to maximize bandwidth utilization while maintaining compatibility with devices requiring 1.08 GHz operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters by allowing network devices to operate on different channel widths (1.08 GHz or 2.16 GHz) and at different frequency positions. Through negotiation protocols, devices dynamically adjust their operating parameters to utilize idle subchannels efficiently, transforming the fixed channel assignment into a flexible parameter-based allocation system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If four 1.08 GHz bands are assigned according to the millimeter wave communications standard, then compatibility with international standards is achieved, but data transmission rate is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovecompatibilityVSAvoiddata transmission rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically selects operating speed by negotiating channel allocation between adjacent networks. When wider 2.16 GHz channels are available through negotiation, devices operate at higher data transmission rates. The dynamic nature allows the system to achieve maximum speed when conditions permit while maintaining compatibility when necessary.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Data transmission rate is improved by changing the channel width parameter from fixed 1.08 GHz to variable width (1.08 GHz or 2.16 GHz). The negotiation protocol enables devices to select optimal parameter combinations that maximize transmission speed while ensuring compatibility requirements are met through coordinated channel selection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If channel negotiation is performed between adjacent networks to allocate idle channels, then bandwidth utilization is improved, but channel switching complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebandwidth utilizationVSAvoidchannel switching complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The channel negotiation system operates autonomously between adjacent networks without requiring centralized control. Network devices automatically exchange occupancy information, negotiate available channels, and execute switching decisions independently. This self-service mechanism reduces the need for complex external coordination while achieving optimal bandwidth utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where network devices continuously monitor channel occupancy, exchange information with adjacent networks, and adjust their channel allocation based on received feedback. This iterative negotiation process automates the complexity of channel switching, allowing the system to adapt to changing conditions while managing complexity through decentralized feedback-based decision making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP2890182B1Channel negotiation method and device
Publication Date: 2017.05.10 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present invention provide a channel negotiation method, device, and system. The channel negotiation system according to the present invention includes: obtaining channel occupancy information; sending, according to the channel occupancy information, a channel negotiation execution frame that includes a channel switching manner to a network device in at least one established network, so that the network device in the at least one established network switches a current operating channel according to the channel switching manner to generate an idle channel; and receiving a channel negotiation execution acknowledgement frame fed back by the network device in the at least one established network, and performing a networking operation on the idle channel. The channel negotiation method provided in the embodiments of the present invention can improve a bandwidth utilization ratio and a data transmission rate.