Downlink Network Type Detection for On-Demand Wireless Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communications networks face challenges in efficiently supporting a wide range of devices with different data traffic profiles and applications, particularly in ad-hoc and on-demand or temporary networks, lacking sufficient mechanisms to distinguish and configure for on-demand and temporary services.
Innovation Solution
Communications devices and infrastructure equipment are equipped with transceiver and controller circuitry to detect and differentiate between on-demand and temporary networks based on downlink signals, utilizing network identifiers and specific signaling procedures to manage connectivity and service provision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless communications networks support a wide range of devices with different data traffic profiles, then network versatility and adaptability improve, but network complexity and difficulty of managing communications increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the wireless network into different operational modes (on-demand networks and temporary networks) with distinct characteristics and resource allocation strategies. This segmentation allows the network to handle diverse device types and traffic profiles through specialized sub-networks, reducing overall management complexity while maintaining high versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic network configuration capabilities where network parameters, resource allocation, and service characteristics can be adjusted in real-time based on device type, traffic profile, and network conditions. This dynamic adaptation enables the network to efficiently support diverse devices without requiring complex static configuration for each scenario.
2Adaptability or versatility
If ad-hoc and temporary networks are deployed to provide on-demand services, then network deployment flexibility improves, but network identification and configuration complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs distinct network identifiers and signaling mechanisms that act as 'color codes' to differentiate between on-demand networks and temporary networks. These identifiers enable communications devices to quickly detect and identify the appropriate network type without complex analysis, simplifying the detection process while maintaining deployment flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary network identification and classification mechanisms that allow devices to recognize network types (on-demand vs. temporary) before attempting connection. This preliminary action simplifies subsequent configuration and connection procedures by pre-establishing network characteristics and requirements.
3Ease of operation
If downlink signals include network type indicators, then device ability to detect and connect to appropriate networks improves, but signal complexity and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts network type identification information into separate, dedicated fields within downlink signals. By isolating the network type indicator from other signal components, the patent enables devices to quickly extract and process only the necessary identification information without analyzing the entire signal structure, reducing processing complexity while improving connection ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different signal characteristics and indicator formats specifically tailored for network type identification within downlink signals. By optimizing the local quality of identification fields with device-friendly formats and structures, the patent simplifies device processing requirements while maintaining accurate network detection capabilities.
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AI summary
A communications device is provided. The communications device comprises transceiver circuitry configured to transmit signals to and/or to receive signals from a first cell of a wireless communications network, and controller circuitry. The controller circuitry is configured in combination with the transceiver circuitry to determine that the communications device is within a coverage area of a cell of a wireless communications network, to receive a downlink signal from the cell of the wireless communications network, the downlink signal indicating whether or not the communications device can connect to the cell in order to transmit signals to and/or receive signals from the wireless communications network, and to detect, based on the downlink signal, whether the wireless communications network is an on-demand network and/or a temporary network.