Intelligent Base Station Segmentation for Network Complexity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile communication networks face issues such as network load, frequency division problems, fast user recognition, uninterrupted noise-free connections, fast roaming between different radio systems, reliable network coverage in challenging conditions, immunity to disturbances, capacity control, and maintenance and operation efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An intelligent base station is developed that integrates all essential functions, including transmission, switching, control, and data security services, operating on IP protocols to provide efficient and reliable communication services, capable of supporting multiple systems like GSM, TETRA, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX, with reduced complexity and increased flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If traditional mobile networks use separate base station controllers and centralized switching centers, then network control and management are simplified, but network complexity and transmission distance increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork structure complexityVSAvoidcall setup time
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the centralized base station controller functions into distributed intelligent base stations. Each base station becomes an independent node with integrated transceiver, switching, and control capabilities, eliminating the need for centralized control and reducing network structure complexity while enabling faster local call setup

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a two-dimensional hierarchical structure (base stations connected to controllers connected to switching centers) to a three-dimensional mesh network where intelligent base stations connect directly to each other and to terminal devices, reducing transmission distance and enabling parallel communication paths

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Area of stationary object

If mobile networks use frequency reuse with multiple base stations, then coverage area is expanded, but frequency division problems and interference increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoverage areaVSAvoidfrequency interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The intelligent base station is designed as a universal node that can operate with multiple radio systems (GSM, TETRA, Wi-Fi, WiMAX) simultaneously, managing frequency resources locally to reduce interference while expanding coverage area through coordinated multi-system operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The intelligent base station incorporates local control functions that monitor signal quality and frequency usage in real-time, dynamically adjusting transmission parameters to minimize interference while maintaining expanded coverage area

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If traditional networks separate transmission and control functions into different components, then specialized optimization is achieved, but overall system efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidnumber of separate components
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges transceiver, switching, control, and security functions into a single intelligent base station unit, eliminating the need for separate components while achieving high data transmission rates through integrated processing and direct peer-to-peer communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS8606320B2Intelligent base station comprising functions relevant to its operation
Publication Date: 2013.12.10 TELE ENTRE
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AI summary

The object of the invention is a mobile station network and a base station used therein. According to the invention an intelligent base station is realized. Each base station functions independently and comprises the all the important functions relevant to its operation in it. The base station according to the invention is built so that all the data transmission, transfer and control functions are included in it, preferably the at least channel levels in the base station are replaced. The advantage with an intelligent base station is that it has a limited number of necessary functions, but at the same time expanding features, like outer interfaces, can easily be added.