Dynamic PDU Session Adjustment for Priority Access Under High Load

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G networks, high network load during events or in specific locations leads to poor user experience for users with priority services due to insufficient network resource allocation.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic adjustment method for PDU sessions based on network slice and application information, using network data analytics to optimize resource allocation by adjusting PDU sessions according to location, time, and resource status, ensuring preferential access to high-quality resources.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If network resource allocation is performed by terminal device as basic unit, then network access flexibility is improved, but network resource utilization efficiency deteriorates during high load periods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork access flexibilityVSAvoidnetwork resource utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments network resources by introducing network slicing technology, dividing the network into multiple virtual slices (e.g., slice A for video calls, slice B for web browsing). This allows different services to be allocated to different slices, improving resource utilization efficiency during high load periods while maintaining access flexibility for various applications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by assigning different quality parameters to different network slices based on service requirements. Each slice can have customized QoS parameters, bandwidth allocations, and priority levels, enabling optimized resource utilization for specific services while maintaining overall network flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple applications are installed in terminal device, then service functionality is improved, but network load increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice functionalityVSAvoidnetwork load
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments network resources into different slices that can be selectively activated based on which applications are running. When multiple applications are installed and executed, the network device can allocate resources to specific slices corresponding to active applications, managing network load while maintaining full service functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where network resources are adjusted in real-time based on application status. When applications are active, corresponding network slices receive resources; when applications are inactive, resources are released or reallocated, maintaining service functionality while optimizing network load.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Area of stationary object

If large quantity of terminal devices access network during events, then network coverage is improved, but network resource availability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork coverageVSAvoidnetwork resource availability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides network resources into multiple slices that can serve different user groups or service types simultaneously. During events with large numbers of terminal devices, different slices can be allocated to different user categories (e.g., priority users, general users), maintaining broad network coverage while ensuring sufficient resource availability for each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies local quality by providing differentiated resource allocations to different regions or user groups within the network coverage area. During high-load events, priority services or specific user groups can receive guaranteed resources in their local network segments, maintaining both extensive coverage and adequate resource availability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3849242B1Method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting PDU session
Publication Date: 2025.07.30 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides embodiments of a dynamic adjustment method for a protocol data unit PDU session. The dynamic adjustment method for the session includes: A first core network device obtains a first message sent by a first server; the first core network device generates a first parameter based on the first message; a terminal device obtains a measurement result based on the first parameter, and sends the measurement result to the first core network device; the first core network device obtains a second parameter based on the measurement result; and the second core network device configures the second parameter, to dynamically adjust the PDU session based on location or time information with reference to the second parameter, so that the terminal device better uses a network resource or accesses a network.