Frequency Spectrum Management Device for Interference Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication systems, the efficient utilization of frequency spectrum resources is hindered by limited allocation to fixed operators and services, leading to rare or expensive new frequency spectrum availability, and existing dynamic frequency usage methods struggle to manage interference between primary and secondary systems effectively.

Innovation Solution

A frequency spectrum management device determines a distribution coefficient based on the distances of secondary systems to a primary system, distributing frequency spectrum resources to minimize aggregation interference, thereby optimizing resource allocation and utilization efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If frequency spectrum resources are allocated to fixed operators and services, then service stability is improved, but frequency spectrum utilization efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice stabilityVSAvoidfrequency spectrum utilization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic frequency spectrum allocation where secondary systems can dynamically access licensed frequency spectrum according to certain rules. The system allows frequency resources to be reallocated based on actual usage conditions, enabling the transition from fixed static allocation to dynamic flexible allocation, thus improving overall utilization efficiency while maintaining primary system stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the allocation parameters of frequency spectrum resources by introducing a distribution coefficient that represents interference degree. This coefficient is used to adjust the frequency spectrum distribution for secondary systems, allowing the system to optimize resource allocation by modifying allocation parameters based on interference conditions and utilization efficiency requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If secondary systems dynamically access licensed frequency spectrum, then frequency spectrum utilization efficiency is improved, but aggregation interference against primary system worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefrequency spectrum utilization efficiencyVSAvoidaggregation interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the frequency spectrum management device determines distribution coefficients based on the aggregation interference generated by secondary systems. The system continuously monitors interference levels and adjusts the frequency spectrum distribution accordingly, creating a closed-loop control that balances utilization efficiency with interference control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces and utilizes the distribution coefficient as a key parameter to control aggregation interference. By calculating and adjusting this coefficient based on interference conditions, the system optimizes frequency spectrum distribution to minimize harmful effects on primary systems while maintaining efficient resource utilization

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If frequency spectrum is allocated to multiple secondary systems, then service coverage is expanded, but interference control difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice coverageVSAvoidinterference control difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent simplifies interference control by introducing the distribution coefficient as a unified parameter that captures the interference characteristics of multiple secondary systems. This single parameter approach allows the management device to control aggregation interference from multiple sources through a standardized mechanism, reducing the complexity of managing multiple interfering sources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10667139B2Frequency spectrum management device, electronic device, and method executed thereby
Publication Date: 2020.05.26 SONY GROUP CORP
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AI summary

A frequency spectrum management device includes a processing circuit and is configured so that: a first subsystem manages the frequency spectrum management device, an allocation coefficient between other subsystems and the first subsystem is determined on the basis of the distances from the first subsystem and the other subsystems to a main system, the allocation coefficient expresses the degree of interference of aggregated interference that the other subsystems and the first subsystem produce with respect to the main system; and a frequency spectrum resource is allocated to the first subsystem on the basis of the allocation coefficient. The use of the frequency spectrum management device, the electronic device, and the method executed thereby of the present disclosure increases the degree of rationality of frequency spectrum resource allocation for the subsystems.