Dynamic Network Priority Management for Load Balancing
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Solution Overview
Problem
In scenarios where a single service provider operates multiple wireless networks in the same geographic area, existing technologies fail to efficiently balance the loading of communication devices across these networks, leading to inefficiencies in resource management.
Innovation Solution
A method where communication devices register on a first network identified by a first network ID and receive an acting network ID from the service provider, which is stored and given higher priority, causing the device to reprioritize and register on a second network, allowing flexible allocation and balancing of devices across multiple networks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If communication devices identify one network as the home network and register only on that network, then network configuration simplicity is improved, but network loading balance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic network priority management by allowing the service provider to send acting network ID messages that temporarily elevate the priority of specific networks above the home network. This dynamic adjustment enables flexible load balancing while maintaining the simplicity of home network identification, as devices still use the same configuration but respond differently based on received priority instructions.
2Ease of operation
If communication devices always register on the home network, then registration process simplicity is improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the registration behavior parameter dynamically by introducing acting network ID messages that modify the effective home network ID temporarily. This allows the system to optimize resource utilization by redirecting devices to alternative networks when needed, while maintaining the simplicity of the registration process from the device perspective, as the change is transparent and automatically managed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple networks operate in the same geographic area with identical service provider, then service coverage is improved, but network load distribution deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism (acting network ID messaging system) between the service provider and communication devices that enables centralized control over network load distribution. This intermediary allows the service provider to manage multiple networks in the same geographic area effectively by dynamically directing devices to appropriate networks, thereby maintaining service coverage while improving load distribution.
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AI summary
A method in a communication device (106) comprises registering (202) on a first network (102), identified by a first network ID, stored in the communication device. Then receiving, from the service provider, an acting network ID which identifies a second network (104). Storing the acting network ID on the communication device and reprioritizing the second network, identified by the received acting network ID, as the home network. The communication device then registers on the second network in response to the reprioritizing the second network.