C-RNC Local Cell Capability Determination via Default IUB Bearer

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing systems for determining the support capability of a local cell in wireless communication networks require analyzing multiple capability information, leading to increased processing time for the controlling radio network controller (C-RNC) and reduced system performance.

Innovation Solution

The method involves the C-RNC receiving capability support information from a node B, defaulting that the local cell supports a separate IUB transport bearer and determining uplink multi-carrier and shared IUB transport bearer capabilities based on this information, thereby reducing the need for extensive analysis and processing time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If the C-RNC analyzes multiple capability information (uplink multi-carrier capability, shared IUB transport bearer capability, separate IUB transport bearer capability) to determine local cell support capability, then the determination accuracy is improved, but the processing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability determination accuracyVSAvoidC-RNC processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a capability support information template that includes all necessary capability fields (uplink multi-carrier capability, shared IUB transport bearer capability, separate IUB transport bearer capability) before the C-RNC receives capability information from the node B. This template is prepared in advance according to the capability type (single-carrier or multi-carrier), so when the C-RNC receives the capability information, it only needs to fill in the corresponding fields rather than analyzing multiple different information structures, thereby reducing processing time while maintaining determination accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Measurement precision

If the C-RNC receives and processes detailed capability support information from the node B, then the capability determination accuracy is improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecapability determination accuracyVSAvoidC-RNC processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the capability support information into distinct fields corresponding to different capability types (uplink multi-carrier capability, shared IUB transport bearer capability, separate IUB transport bearer capability). The C-RNC processes each field separately based on the capability type, rather than handling a monolithic capability information structure. This segmentation allows the C-RNC to simplify its processing logic by handling each capability aspect independently, reducing overall processing complexity while maintaining comprehensive capability determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system supports both single-carrier and multi-carrier technologies with multiple IUB transport bearer modes, then the adaptability is improved, but the processing time for capability determination increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecarrier technology compatibilityVSAvoidcapability determination processing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring capability support information templates for both single-carrier and multi-carrier scenarios before runtime operation. The template includes all necessary capability fields pre-organized according to the capability type, allowing the C-RNC to quickly match the received capability information against the appropriate template without performing complex analysis. This pre-prepared template structure enables the system to maintain adaptability to both carrier technologies while significantly reducing the time required for capability determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically selecting which capability fields need to be processed based on the carrier type and capability information received from the node B. The C-RNC adjusts its processing parameters (which fields to analyze, how to interpret the information) according to the specific capability type, allowing efficient handling of both single-carrier and multi-carrier scenarios without unnecessary processing of irrelevant fields, thus reducing overall processing time while maintaining full adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS8811327B2Method, system and C-RNC for determining support capability of a local cell
Publication Date: 2014.08.19 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a method, a system and a C-RNC for determining the support capability of a local cell, the method comprising the following steps of: a controlling radio network controller (C-RNC) receiving from a node B capability support information about the local cell of the node B, wherein the capability support information comprises uplink multi-carrier capability support information and shared interconnection of type B (IUB) transport bearer capability support information; and the C-RNC determining by default that the local cell supports a separate IUB transport bearer, and determining an uplink multi-carrier support capability and a shared IUB transport bearer support capability of the local cell according to the capability support information. The present invention accelerates the processing of the C-RNC, thereby improving the system performance.