Dynamic Radio Resource Allocation for Real-Time Data Routing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current software-defined network architectures face limitations in dynamic radio resource allocation and guaranteed data flow routing, leading to inflexibility and a lack of responsiveness in scaling and adapting to real-time application needs, which affects end-to-end quality of service and resource allocation integrity.

Innovation Solution

A method for dynamic radio resource allocation in a shared-resource telecommunications network, involving a device that receives requests for radio resource commitment, selects suitable radio equipment and resources, generates a flow routing programming indicator, and transmits it to ensure proper routing, while also implementing encryption for security and using specific programming elements to coordinate radio equipment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If static spectrum allocation is used in radio sub-networks, then network configuration is simple and stable, but the system lacks flexibility and cannot adapt dynamically to real-time application needs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedynamic adaptation to real-time application needsVSAvoidsystem complexity for dynamic resource allocation
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic spectrum allocation where radio resources are not statically assigned but dynamically allocated based on real-time application needs. The system continuously monitors propagation conditions and adjusts radio resource allocation accordingly, transforming the static network configuration into a dynamic one that can adapt to changing requirements while managing complexity through automated control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes key operating parameters such as spectrum allocation, routing paths, and resource assignment dynamically rather than maintaining fixed values. By adjusting these parameters in response to real-time conditions, the network achieves adaptability without requiring complete system redesign, managing complexity through parameter optimization rather than structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If cognitive radio technologies are implemented for dynamic frequency selection, then spectrum utilization efficiency improves, but the complexity of detecting and managing radio environment increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum utilization efficiencyVSAvoidcomplexity of RF detection and environmental monitoring
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism that mediates between the complex radio environment detection requirements and the resource allocation decisions. This intermediary layer processes environmental information and translates it into actionable resource allocation commands, improving spectrum utilization while managing detection complexity through abstraction and intermediate processing steps

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If dedicated control plane resources are dimensioned for each radio device, then routing reliability is ensured, but network scalability is prevented and real-time responsiveness to application needs is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time responsiveness to application needsVSAvoidguaranteed routing reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal control mechanism that serves multiple radio devices and applications simultaneously rather than dedicating separate control plane resources to each device. This multi-functional control system maintains routing reliability through centralized coordination while enabling real-time adaptation to diverse application needs, achieving both reliability and adaptability through resource sharing and unified management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

4Reliability

If radio resources are dynamically allocated based on propagation conditions, then end-to-end quality of service is improved, but the complexity of resource management and coordination increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveend-to-end quality of serviceVSAvoidresource management and coordination complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor propagation conditions, resource utilization, and quality of service metrics. This feedback information is used to dynamically adjust resource allocation decisions, ensuring end-to-end quality of service while managing complexity through automated closed-loop control that reduces the need for manual coordination and simplifies resource management through intelligent adaptation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3499970B1Method for dynamic allocation of radio resources, associated methods for transmitting and receiving an enriched data stream
Publication Date: 2020.07.15 THALES SA
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for the dynamic allocation of radio resources comprising: - the reception (R) of a request for radio resources to carry a data stream that is the subject of a routing request, the request being issued by an edge manager receiving the routing request formulated by a data stream generator, - depending on the propagation conditions of other ongoing routing(s) and the expected performance level(s), the selection (S) of radio equipment capable of carrying the data stream as well as the radio resources suitable for ensuring its proper routing during its lifetime, - the development (E) of programming elements enabling a radio device to use the selected radio resources, - the generation (G) of a stream routing programming indicator comprising at least: o an identifier of the radio device suitable for carrying the stream,o at least one programming element usable by the radio equipment, - the transmission (T) of the indicator to the border manager sending the radio resource request.