Dynamic Uplink Data Bundling for Mobile Network Signaling Load Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

The increasing traffic on mobile telecommunications networks due to smartphone adoption and migration from landline services leads to network congestion, resulting in decreased performance and perceived quality, as modern devices send small data packets individually rather than bundling them, causing excessive signaling events and increased base station processing load.

Innovation Solution

A mobile device dynamically bundles uplink data sessions based on network signaling conditions and application interactivity states by receiving signaling load information from a base station and determining whether to bundle data flow requests, particularly for non-interactive applications, to reduce signaling events and alleviate congestion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If mobile devices send small data packets individually, then data transmission simplicity is improved, but network signaling load increases and base station processing complexity worsens

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission simplicityVSAvoidbase station processing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple small uplink data packets into a single bundled transmission unit. The mobile device groups packets from different applications (particularly non-interactive ones) and sends them together in one signaling event, reducing the total number of individual transmissions to the base station while maintaining data integrity and application-specific handling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments data packets based on application interactivity characteristics. Interactive application packets are handled separately to ensure low latency, while non-interactive packets are bundled together. This segmentation allows the system to optimize transmission strategies for different traffic types, reducing overall signaling load while preserving user experience for time-sensitive applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Speed

If mobile devices send small data packets individually, then data transmission speed is improved, but network congestion increases and performance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission speedVSAvoidnetwork performance

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic bundling intervals where multiple data packets are collected over a defined time window and then transmitted together in bundles. This periodic approach balances the need for timely data transmission with the benefit of reduced signaling overhead, preventing network congestion while maintaining acceptable transmission speeds for both interactive and non-interactive applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Loss of energy

If mobile devices bundle uplink data sessions, then network signaling load is reduced, but data transmission latency increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork signaling loadVSAvoiddata transmission latency

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of energyVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different quality of service treatments to different data packets based on their application origin. Interactive application packets are prioritized and transmitted with lower latency requirements, while non-interactive packets are bundled with less time sensitivity. This local differentiation allows bundling to reduce signaling load without uniformly increasing latency across all traffic types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

4Adaptability or versatility

If mobile devices send individual data packets, then application responsiveness is improved, but operational costs increase due to excessive signaling events

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication responsivenessVSAvoidoperational costs

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic bundling decisions that adapt to real-time network conditions and application characteristics. The system dynamically determines which packets to bundle and which to send individually based on factors like application interactivity, current network load, and packet priority. This dynamic approach maintains application responsiveness when needed while reducing signaling costs during periods suitable for bundling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS9860781B2Dynamic bundling of uplink data sessions based upon network signaling conditions and application interactivity states

Publication Date: 2018.01.02 AT&T MOBILITY II LLC

AI summary

Concepts and technologies are described herein for dynamic bundling of uplink data sessions based upon network signaling conditions and application interactivity states. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a mobile device can receive signaling load information from a base station. The mobile device can determine a characteristic of an uplink data flow request. The mobile device can determine whether the uplink data flow request should be bundled based, at least in part, upon the signaling load information and the characteristic of the uplink data flow request.