Data Transmission Control via Dynamic Load Monitoring and Pause

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Solution Overview

Problem

High-volume data transmission within a short period can lead to high costs and network overload, particularly in mobile radio networks, resulting in poor data transmission quality and increased traffic due to repeated requests.

Innovation Solution

A method for controlling data transmission by detecting load parameters, determining a comparison value, and comparing it to a predefinable limit value. If the comparison value exceeds the limit, data transmission is restricted or interrupted, with specific communication subscribers selected based on load contribution or relevance to prioritize critical data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If additional resource capacities are booked with a cloud provider to handle high volume of data, then data transmission capability is improved, but cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptation of resource capacity based on actual transmission needs. The system continuously monitors load parameters and adjusts the number of communication channels and resource allocation in real-time, transitioning from static pre-booked capacity to dynamic on-demand capacity that matches actual demand patterns.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters such as the number of active communication channels, data transmission priority levels, and resource allocation ratios based on monitored load parameters. This allows the system to optimize the balance between transmission capability and resource consumption under varying conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If resource capacity is increased to handle high data volume, then data transmission capability is improved, but network overload and failures occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidnetwork stability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where load parameters are continuously monitored and used to adjust resource allocation and transmission priorities. This closed-loop control prevents network overload by dynamically responding to actual network conditions, ensuring stable operation under varying data volumes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs dynamic resource allocation that adapts to real-time network conditions. Instead of maintaining fixed high capacity that causes overload, the system dynamically adjusts capacity to match actual demand, preventing both underutilization and network saturation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Quantity of substance

If data transmission continues during network overload, then data volume is maintained, but transmission quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata volumeVSAvoidtransmission quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies different quality levels to different data streams based on their importance and current network conditions. Critical data maintains high transmission quality while less critical data experiences reduced quality or is deferred, ensuring overall transmission quality is maintained for essential communications during overload conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

Transmission quality parameters such as priority, bandwidth allocation, and error correction are dynamically adjusted based on network load conditions. The system transitions from high-quality constant transmission to dynamic quality adaptation that preserves essential data integrity while managing overall quality during congestion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250168745A1Control of a data transmission by providing a communication pause
Publication Date: 2025.05.22 SIEMENS MOBILITY GMBH
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AI summary

A method for controlling a data transmission between a communication subscriber of a first type and a plurality of communication subscribers of a second type. In the method, at least one load characteristic related to the data transmission is detected. Furthermore, a comparison value is determined on the basis of the at least one load characteristic. The comparison value is compared with a predefinable limit value. So long as the comparison value is greater than the limit value, the data transmission between the communication subscriber of the first type and at least one of the plurality of communication subscribers of the second type is restricted or interrupted.