Gateway Function Integrating Trusted Backup Network for Private Wireless Deployment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The deployment of private wireless communication networks is hindered by the complexity and time required for radio frequency site surveying, network dimensioning, and onboarding of user equipment, especially when compared to other network types like Wi-Fi.

Innovation Solution

Integration of a trusted backup network of a first network type with a private network of a second network type, where the first network type may use unlicensed frequency bands and the second network type may use licensed or unlicensed bands, facilitating efficient deployment and connection management through gateway functions and network intelligent controllers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a private network of the second network type is deployed independently, then network security and reliability are improved, but deployment time and complexity increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork reliabilityVSAvoiddeployment time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway function establishes interfaces with network intelligent controllers of the second network type in advance, and sets up backup connection pathways before the private network is fully operational. This preliminary setup enables faster deployment by having infrastructure ready ahead of time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The gateway function acts as an intermediary between the first network type and the second network type, facilitating integration and enabling the first network type to serve as a trusted backup. This intermediary role streamlines the deployment process while maintaining security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If a private network of the second network type is deployed independently, then network security is improved, but deployment complexity increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork securityVSAvoiddeployment complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway function performs multiple functions: it interfaces with network intelligent controllers, monitors key performance indicators, manages connections between different network types, and coordinates backup operations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, simplifying deployment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The gateway function serves as a mediating layer that simplifies the integration between first and second network types by handling protocol translations, connection management, and coordination tasks, thereby reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If integration with a trusted backup network is implemented, then deployment speed is improved, but network complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedeployment speedVSAvoidnetwork complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway function autonomously monitors key performance indicators, automatically establishes connections with the trusted backup network when needed, and manages the integration processes without requiring extensive manual configuration or intervention, thereby offsetting the increased network complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Productivity

If the gateway function monitors and manages multiple network interfaces and KPIs, then network optimization is improved, but operational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork efficiencyVSAvoidoperational simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The gateway function autonomously performs monitoring of key performance indicators, automatic analysis of network status, and implementation of optimization measures without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability maintains high network efficiency while keeping operations simple.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The gateway function continuously monitors key performance indicators and uses this feedback to automatically adjust network parameters and optimize performance. This closed-loop feedback mechanism improves network efficiency while reducing the need for manual operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250039959A1Deployment of a private network using integration with a trusted backup network

Publication Date: 2025.01.30 QUALCOMM INC

AI summary

Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. In some systems, a first network type may be integrated with a second network type during deployment of the second network type. The first network type may support communications of a first radio access technology (RAT) via unlicensed radio frequency (RF) bands and the second network type may support communications of a second RAT via unlicensed RF bands, licensed RF bands, or both. A gateway function of the first network type may establish an interface with a network intelligent controller of the second network type. The gateway function may receive a request to connect with a wireless device based on a failed connection between the device and the second network type. The gateway function may indicate the connection with the wireless device to the network intelligent controller. The network intelligent controller may perform a communication management operation based on the indication.