Dynamic Frequency Band Allocation for Wireless Interference Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

The limited availability of frequency resources in wireless networks hinders efficient data communication, as existing frequency sharing techniques often result in unnecessary resource allocation and inefficient usage, particularly when interference thresholds are not met.

Innovation Solution

A communication control system that includes a receiving unit, a transmitting unit, and a control unit to request and transmit communication status information between wireless communication devices, allowing for dynamic adjustment of frequency band usage based on the communication status of adjacent devices to optimize resource allocation and minimize interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If frequency sharing techniques are used to allocate frequency bands to base stations, then the usage of limited frequency resources is improved, but the efficiency of frequency band usage deteriorates when interference thresholds are not met or communication needs are low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency resource allocationVSAvoidfrequency band usage efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic frequency band allocation by continuously monitoring communication status information (data amount, terminal presence, interference levels) and adjusting the permitted frequency bands and transmission power values in real-time. This transforms the static frequency sharing mechanism into a dynamic system that adapts to changing communication needs, resolving the contradiction between resource allocation and usage efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a feedback mechanism where the communication control device receives communication status information from base stations and terminals, evaluates the actual usage conditions, and adjusts frequency band permissions accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system enables the network to respond to actual communication demands, improving frequency band usage efficiency while maintaining adequate resource allocation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If a base station is permitted to use a wide frequency band, then the data transmission capacity is improved, but the interference with other systems increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capacityVSAvoidinterference with other systems
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent dynamically changes the parameters of frequency band allocation (frequency range, transmission power values) based on real-time communication status information. When interference levels are low and communication demand is high, wider frequency bands and higher power values are permitted. When interference increases or communication needs decrease, the parameters are adjusted to reduce interference, thus resolving the contradiction between transmission capacity and interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Area of stationary object

If transmission power values are maintained at high levels, then the coverage area is improved, but the energy consumption and interference increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of transmission power values based on monitored communication status information. When terminals are present and communication demand is high, higher transmission power values are permitted to expand coverage. When terminals are absent or communication needs are low, transmission power values are reduced to minimize energy consumption, resolving the contradiction between coverage area and energy loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20240236692A9Communication control device, network device, communication control system, communication control method, and information communication method
Publication Date: 2024.07.11 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

[Problem] Provided are a communication control device, a network device, a communication control system, a communication control method, and an information communication method that make it possible to increase a usage efficiency of a frequency band.[Solution] A communication control device according to the present disclosure includes: a receiving unit that receives a request for radio wave use pertaining to a first wireless communication device; a transmitting unit that, when the request is received, transmits an obtainment request for communication status information indicating a communication status of a second wireless communication device; and a control unit that receives the communication status information of the second wireless communication device after the obtainment request has been transmitted, and determines a condition of the radio wave use by the first wireless communication device based on the communication status information of the second wireless communication device.