Wireless Network Capacity via Dynamic Radio Access Technology Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication networks face capacity limitations and service interruptions as the number of connected devices increases, leading to undesirable user experiences, and existing expansion methods are costly and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that allow wireless devices to switch between first and second radio access technologies, with a controller node selecting an access node capable of using a second radio access technology and adjusting bandwidth allocation based on device and service requirements, enabling efficient resource utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If network infrastructure is expanded by deploying more carriers or purchasing additional hardware, then network capacity increases, but implementation cost and time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the operational parameters of existing network infrastructure by dynamically adjusting radio access technology selection and bandwidth allocation. Instead of adding physical infrastructure, the system modifies communication parameters (RAT type, bandwidth allocation) to increase network capacity and reduce implementation time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic management of communication links where the system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically adjusts the radio access technology and bandwidth allocation. This dynamic approach allows the network to adapt to changing demands without requiring physical expansion.
2Quantity of substance
If more hardware is deployed to increase network capacity, then network capacity improves, but implementation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes existing network infrastructure multi-functional by enabling access nodes to operate with different radio access technologies and dynamically allocate bandwidth. This allows a single piece of hardware to serve multiple functions and adapt to different network conditions, eliminating the need for additional specialized hardware.
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves increased network capacity by changing operational parameters (RAT selection, bandwidth allocation) rather than adding hardware. This parameter-based approach increases capacity while avoiding the costs associated with manufacturing and deploying additional physical infrastructure.
3Quantity of substance
If the number of simultaneous cellular communication links increases, then network capacity improves, but service interruptions occur due to hardware limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic monitoring and adjustment of communication links. The system continuously monitors network conditions and automatically manages active links to prevent overload, thereby maintaining service continuity while supporting more simultaneous connections through efficient resource allocation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms to monitor network status and adjust bandwidth allocation and radio access technology selection in real-time. This feedback loop allows the network to respond to changing conditions and prevent service interruptions before they occur.
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AI summary
A system and method of providing wireless communications to a wireless device is provided. A scanning report can be received from each of a plurality of wireless devices (102, 104, 106) in communication with a first access node (108) using a first radio access technology. A second access node (110) can be selected from among one or more second access nodes to initiate communications with the first access node (108) over a communication link (128) based on the scanning report from each of the plurality of wireless devices (102, 104, 106). The plurality of wireless devices can be instructed to establish communications with the second access node (110) using a second radio access technology different from the first radio access technology. A bandwidth allocation of the communication link (128) can be adjusted based on the plurality of wireless devices.