Dual-Bus Network Interface for 5G Signaling and Bulk Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing 5G communication network architectures face limitations in data transmission efficiency and reliability due to the use of Service Based Interface (SBI), which is inadequate for large volumes and diverse types of data interactions.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a dual bus architecture comprising a Service Based Interface (SBI) for signaling and data interaction, and a Data Channel Interface (DCI) for high-throughput and reliable data transmission, enabling efficient and secure communication between network elements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If Service Based Interface (SBI) is used for data transmission between network elements, then signaling interaction is achieved, but data transmission efficiency deteriorates for large volumes and diverse types of data

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignaling interaction reliabilityVSAvoiddata transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication interface into two distinct channels: SBI for signaling interaction and DCI for data transmission. This segmentation allows each channel to be optimized for its specific function, resolving the contradiction by preventing data transmission demands from degrading signaling reliability while enabling efficient bulk data transfer through the dedicated DCI channel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a dual bus architecture where DCI acts as an intermediary for data transmission between network elements. This intermediary channel handles large volumes and diverse types of data, freeing the SBI channel to focus on reliable signaling interaction without being burdened by data transmission requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If Service Based Interface (SBI) is used for all data interactions, then interface simplicity is maintained, but data transmission reliability deteriorates for large batch data scenarios

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinterface complexityVSAvoiddata transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The communication interface is segmented into SBI for signaling and DCI for data transmission. This segmentation improves reliability for large batch data scenarios by dedicating the DCI channel to handle data-specific requirements, while maintaining interface simplicity through standardized protocols for each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The dual bus architecture provides universal functionality by handling both signaling and data transmission through a unified framework. SBI and DCI work together as a multi-functional interface system, where SBI manages control plane functions and DCI handles user plane data, achieving both simplicity and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If existing 5G communication network architecture is used, then current services are supported, but adaptability to new businesses with massive data interactions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice adaptabilityVSAvoiddata transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic communication architecture that adapts to different service requirements. The dual bus system can dynamically allocate resources between SBI and DCI based on traffic patterns, enabling the network to adapt to new businesses with massive data interactions while maintaining support for existing services through the established SBI framework.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to the communication architecture by introducing DCI as a separate data transmission channel alongside the existing SBI. This dimensional expansion enables the network to handle massive data interactions for new businesses while preserving the original signaling capabilities for existing services.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP4723563A1Communication method, electronic device and computer readable medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.08 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

The embodiments of the present application provide a communication method, an electronic device and a computer readable medium. The method comprises: a first network element communicates with a second network element on the basis of a target bus, wherein the target bus comprises a service bus SBI and/or a data channel bus (DCI), the SBI is used for providing interaction of signaling and first data between network elements, and the DCI is used for providing interaction of second data between network elements.