Dynamic Heartbeat Signal Generation for Wireless Network Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems face inefficiencies in resource usage due to static and inflexible heartbeat signal settings, leading to increased latency and network traffic, particularly in packet data connections where heartbeat signals are not sent at predetermined intervals, causing connection timeouts.
Innovation Solution
A method for dynamically generating heartbeat signals based on communication conditions, service priority, user groups, and network type, allowing for adjustable heartbeat rates to optimize resource usage and maintain connections efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If static heartbeat signal settings are used to maintain connection, then connection reliability is improved, but network traffic increases and resource efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic heartbeat signal generation where the transmission rate adjusts automatically based on communication conditions. The system transitions from static predetermined intervals to dynamic rate adaptation, monitoring factors like data traffic patterns and connection activity to optimize heartbeat frequency in real-time, thereby reducing unnecessary transmissions while maintaining connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of heartbeat signal transmission rate based on detected communication conditions. By monitoring communication patterns and adjusting the heartbeat interval parameter dynamically, the system optimizes resource usage while ensuring connection maintenance, avoiding both excessive transmissions and connection timeouts.
2Reliability
If frequent heartbeat signals are sent to maintain connection, then connection reliability is improved, but latency increases and productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts heartbeat signal frequency based on actual communication needs. During periods of high activity, heartbeat rate is reduced as data traffic itself maintains the connection. During idle periods, the rate increases to prevent timeouts, thereby optimizing latency performance while maintaining connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic adjustment of heartbeat signals based on communication patterns. Rather than continuous fixed-rate transmission, the system uses periodic monitoring of communication conditions and adjusts heartbeat timing accordingly, reducing unnecessary periodic transmissions that contribute to latency.
3Device complexity
If static heartbeat rates are used for all devices, then system simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different communication conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables devices to autonomously adjust their own heartbeat signal rates based on locally detected communication conditions. Each device monitors its own traffic patterns and connection state, making independent decisions about heartbeat frequency without requiring complex centralized control, thus maintaining system simplicity while achieving high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where communication conditions are monitored and used to adjust heartbeat signal rates. The system continuously detects communication patterns and feeds this information back into the heartbeat generation logic, enabling automatic adaptation to different conditions while keeping the control mechanism relatively simple.
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AI summary
A system and method for heartbeat signal generation are provided. The method (30) includes determining (38) a communication condition and generating (42) heartbeat signals based on the determined communication condition. The system (20) includes a plurality of communication cells (26) and at least one communication device (28) configured to generate heartbeat signals. A rate of generating the heartbeat signals is based on one of (i) a service priority or user group and (ii) communication requirements for a network type for each of the plurality of communication cells.