Dynamic Network Architecture for Autonomous Vehicle Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication networks are inadequate in supporting complex environments with both moving and static nodes, such as the Internet of Moving Things and autonomous vehicle networks, as they fail to provide robust, scalable, and efficient connectivity and data management.
Innovation Solution
A communication network architecture that enables cooperative, dynamic, and balanced access to infrastructure, utilizing mobile and static nodes, including vehicles as Wi-Fi hotspots, with a multi-network on-board unit (OBU) that adapts to different environments and technologies, and a cloud-based service-oriented architecture for real-time management and data processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current communication networks are used to support moving and static nodes, then basic connectivity is provided, but the network cannot adequately support complex environments with both moving and static nodes such as autonomous vehicle networks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network architecture where access points can be mobile (vehicles) or static, and the system dynamically adapts to changing network conditions, node mobility, and environmental factors to maintain reliable connectivity in complex environments
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal communication infrastructure that can simultaneously support both mobile nodes (autonomous vehicles, moving access points) and static nodes (fixed access points, infrastructure), providing multi-functional capability across diverse network scenarios
2Area of stationary object
If infrastructure access is provided for moving nodes, then network coverage is expanded, but access coordination and resource management become more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network controller as an intermediary that coordinates access between mobile and static access points, manages resource allocation, and handles handovers, thereby simplifying the complexity of infrastructure access coordination while expanding network coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the network controller continuously monitors network conditions, access point status, and node locations to dynamically adjust resource allocation and access coordination strategies
3Adaptability or versatility
If mobile access points are used to support moving nodes, then network mobility is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic communication and measurement procedures where mobile access points and user equipment perform channel measurements and reporting at specific intervals or triggered by events, reducing continuous power consumption while maintaining network mobility and adaptability
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AI summary
Communication network architectures, systems and methods for supporting a network of mobile and/or static nodes, including for example autonomous vehicles. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide communication network architectures, systems, and methods that provide for cooperative, dynamic, and balanced access to the communication network infrastructure supporting the Network of Moving Things.