Dynamic Wireless Network Resource Allocation for Media Content
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional television broadcasts are inefficient as they allocate transmission resources regardless of the number of consumers watching, leading to underutilization of network resources when few or no customers are watching, as these resources could be better used for voice and data communications.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication network architecture that dynamically allocates network resources to selectively provide media content to mobile devices based on demand, allowing for the reallocation of resources from media content transmissions to voice and data communications when not in use, using cellular broadcast towers and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing to optimize resource usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If conventional television broadcasts allocate transmission resources regardless of consumer demand, then media content can be transmitted reliably, but network resources are underutilized when few customers are watching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the network transitions from static dedicated broadcast channels to dynamic shared resources. The media gateway and base stations adaptively allocate transmission resources based on real-time demand signals from mobile devices, allowing resources to be dynamically reassigned from media content to voice/data communications and vice versa, resolving the contradiction between resource utilization and transmission reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes network resources universal by enabling the same transmission resources to serve multiple purposes - media content delivery, voice communications, and data communications. The media gateway and base stations can flexibly assign these universal resources to different functions based on demand, eliminating the waste of dedicated broadcast resources while ensuring reliable media transmission when needed
2Productivity
If transmission resources are reallocated from media content to voice and data communications, then network resource efficiency improves, but media content transmission capability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by having mobile devices send demand signals before media content transmission begins. The network receives these advance requests, pre-allocates resources, and prepares transmission infrastructure in advance. This allows efficient resource utilization during non-broadcast periods while ensuring media transmission capability is ready when demanded
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where mobile devices transmit demand signals to the media gateway, which then adjusts resource allocation based on this feedback. The system continuously monitors demand and dynamically reconfigures transmission resources, balancing efficiency during low-demand periods with adequate transmission capability when demand signals are received
3Reliability
If dedicated frequency spectrums are used for television broadcasts, then media content transmission is reliable, but resources cannot be used for voice and data communications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges previously separate broadcast and communication resources into a unified pool. The media gateway consolidates media content delivery and communication functions, allowing the same frequency spectrums and base station resources to be shared between media content transmission and voice/data communications, eliminating the trade-off between reliability and resource quantity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes transmission resources universal by enabling frequency spectrums to serve both media broadcast and communication purposes. The system dynamically assigns these universal resources based on demand, ensuring reliable media transmission when needed while maximizing resource utilization for communications during non-broadcast periods
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AI summary
A method includes receiving, at a base station from a first mobile device, where the first data request is associated with first data of a first data type. The method includes, based on the first data type of the first data, transmitting the first data to the first mobile device. The method includes receiving, at the base station, second data, where the second data has a second data type different than the first data type. The second data is associated with a second data request originated by a second mobile device different than the first mobile device. Information associated with the second data request is received by the server from a different base station and sent to the base station based on the second data type of the second data. The method also includes transmitting the second data to the second mobile device.