Dynamic AMBR Adjustment for Wireless Network Capacity

The patent implements dynamic AMBR adjustment by introducing a secondary AMBR parameter that can be activated or deactivated based on network conditions and user needs. The system dynamically switches between primary and secondary AMBR values, allowing flexible adaptation of data transfer rates without permanent network reconfiguration. This resolves the contradiction by making the bit rate limit adjustable in real-time rather than fixed, thereby improving speed when needed while maintaining manageable network complexity through controlled activation/deactivation mechanisms.

The patent changes the AMBR parameter from a static subscribed value to a dynamic value that can be temporarily relaxed. By introducing conditions under which the AMBR can be exceeded (such as network capacity availability, user authorization, and service type), the system allows higher data transfer rates without permanently altering network infrastructure. This parameter change approach resolves the contradiction by enabling speed improvement through temporary parameter relaxation while maintaining overall network management simplicity through conditional control.

The patent segments the network capacity into multiple carriers that can be aggregated. By dividing the total available bandwidth into separate carrier components (primary and secondary carriers), the system can selectively activate additional capacity through carrier aggregation when needed. This segmentation approach resolves the contradiction by providing a modular way to increase network capacity without requiring full aggregation configuration to be always active, thereby managing device and network complexity through selective activation rather than permanent complex configuration.

The patent makes the carrier aggregation capability universally applicable by implementing it as an optional feature that can be activated based on network conditions and user requirements. The same infrastructure supports both single-carrier and multi-carrier operations, allowing the system to function in multiple modes. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling increased network capacity through carrier aggregation when beneficial, while maintaining simpler operation modes when aggregation is not needed, thus avoiding permanent complexity increase.

The patent implements a self-service mechanism where users can autonomously activate secondary AMBR when additional capacity is needed, based on their subscription entitlements and current network conditions. The system provides users with control over their own data rate adjustments without requiring manual network operator intervention for each change. This self-service approach resolves the contradiction by improving user experience through easy activation of higher rates while simplifying charging management by automating the authorization and tracking processes rather than requiring complex manual control.

The patent establishes a feedback loop between network conditions, user activation, and charging system responses. When users activate secondary AMBR, the system automatically monitors usage, enforces appropriate charging, and provides feedback on remaining capacity and costs. This feedback mechanism resolves the contradiction by enabling improved user experience through flexible rate adjustment while managing charging complexity through automated monitoring and response systems that track and enforce charging rules without manual intervention.