FWA Device Aggregation for Network Congestion Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing demand for fixed wireless access (FWA) home internet subscribers strains telecommunications networks, leading to concerns about network capacity and performance, as limited resources cannot indefinitely maintain excellent user experiences and network performance due to constraints like maximum UE connections and connection counts.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that leverage real-time visibility into network and UE behavior to dynamically manage resource utilization and subscriber experience by assigning FWA-capable devices as intermediate hubs, aggregating connections, and using predictive analytics to determine optimal configurations based on UE capabilities and network constraints.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If more FWA devices are connected directly to the network node, then subscriber coverage and access are improved, but network congestion and resource utilization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces FWA-capable devices as intermediary hubs that relay traffic between other FWA devices and the network node. This mediator approach allows the network to serve more subscribers without increasing direct connections to the network node, thereby maintaining resource utilization while expanding coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the network connections by creating a hierarchical structure where FWA-capable devices become intermediate relay points. This segmentation divides the direct connection burden, allowing the network node to maintain limited direct connections while still providing access to numerous subscribers through the segmented FWA device hierarchy.
2Reliability
If the network node maintains direct connections with all devices, then connection reliability is improved, but the maximum connection count constraint is violated
Solution Approach 1:
FWA-capable devices serve as reliable intermediary nodes that maintain connections on behalf of the network. Instead of the network node maintaining direct connections with all devices (which would exceed the maximum connection count), the intermediary FWA devices maintain connections locally, preserving reliability while adhering to connection constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a spatial dimension to network connections by introducing intermediate FWA devices that act as local access points. This dimensional change allows the network to provide reliable connections to multiple devices without increasing the number of direct connections to the network node, effectively bypassing the connection count constraint.
3Productivity
If network capacity is expanded to serve more subscribers, then subscriber experience is improved, but network cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables FWA-capable devices to self-configure as hubs and automatically manage local connections. This self-service capability allows the network to expand capacity by utilizing existing FWA devices without requiring complex manual configuration or additional network infrastructure, thereby improving subscriber experience while minimizing added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes FWA-capable devices universal by enabling them to perform multiple functions: acting as both end-user devices and intermediate network hubs. This multi-functionality allows the same devices to serve dual purposes, expanding network capacity without adding dedicated infrastructure or increasing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
Systems and methods are provided for managing network configurations. In aspects, fixed wireless access-capable devices can be identified by a network manager to aggregate network connections. This may be utilized to manage congestion at a network node such that multiple direct connections with the network node are aggregated into fewer direct connections with the network node, using a fixed wireless access-capable device as an intermediary.