Dynamic Carrier Control for Consistent UE Throughput
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing telecommunications networks waste energy by maintaining constant spectrum usage regardless of demand, leading to inefficiencies and unnecessary interference during low-traffic periods.
Innovation Solution
Implementing systems and methods to dynamically adjust spectral energy output based on real-time supply and demand data, activating or deactivating frequency bands and channels to match user throughput and traffic levels, thereby optimizing spectrum usage and reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If carriers are continuously transmitted to maintain network coverage and service availability, then reliability of wireless communication is improved, but use of energy by stationary object worsens due to unnecessary energy consumption during low-traffic periods
Solution Approach 1:
The base station dynamically adjusts carrier transmission by transitioning between full operation, partial operation, and sleep modes based on real-time traffic conditions. This dynamic operation allows the system to maintain reliability when needed while reducing energy consumption during low-traffic periods through carrier deactivation and later reactivation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters including carrier frequency, power level, and transmission state based on traffic demand. By monitoring traffic conditions and adjusting these parameters, the base station can maintain service availability when required while minimizing energy consumption during low-demand periods through parameter optimization.
2Productivity
If multiple frequency bands are continuously activated to handle peak traffic demand, then productivity of network is improved, but use of energy by stationary object worsens due to unnecessary energy consumption during low-traffic periods
Solution Approach 1:
The base station dynamically activates or deactivates specific frequency bands based on real-time traffic conditions. During peak periods, multiple bands are activated to maximize productivity and handle high traffic demand. During low-traffic periods, fewer bands are activated or carriers are deactivated, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining adequate service capacity.
3Reliability
If carriers are continuously transmitted at full power to ensure consistent user throughput, then user throughput is improved, but object-generated harmful factors worsen due to unnecessary interference during low-traffic periods
Solution Approach 1:
The base station dynamically adjusts carrier transmission power and state based on traffic demand and interference conditions. By transitioning between full power, reduced power, and carrier deactivation states, the system maintains consistent user throughput when needed while minimizing RF interference during low-traffic periods through intelligent power management and selective carrier deactivation.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods configured to reduce unnecessary radio operation during lower and/or non-traffic times are described herein. More particularly, in aspects set forth herein, systems and methods enable a carrier to be turned on or off according to customer demand. The system may determine one or more frequency bands and/or channels to activate and/or deactivate and may generate configuration settings to send to the one or more nodes. In the context of cellular networks, optimizing spectrum usage and network capacity is important for efficient operation and minimizing waste, including energy waste.