Intelligent Node for Dynamic 3GPP Network Expansion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 3GPP cellular networks have limitations in capacity and flexibility, particularly in fixed resource allocation and permanent beacon emissions, which restrict network expansion and user terminal communication beyond traditional base station connections.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of intelligent nodes that can act as both end-user equipment and relay/base stations, using pseudo-random beacon emissions and multi-hop routing to dynamically allocate resources, enabling global cooperation among end-user terminals and leveraging alternative communication resources like IMS and LiFi to enhance network coverage and throughput.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed base stations with permanent beacon emissions are deployed according to 3GPP standards, then network coverage is well defined and constant, but network capacity and flexibility are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic resource allocation where base stations can adaptively adjust their beacon emission patterns and resource allocation based on real-time network conditions and user需求的变化，rather than using fixed permanent allocations. This allows the network to dynamically optimize capacity while maintaining coverage reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables user terminals to perform multiple functions including acting as relays, base stations, or end devices depending on network conditions. This multi-functionality increases network capacity by utilizing terminal devices as additional network resources while maintaining the original coverage structure.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed resource allocation and permanent beacon emissions are used, then network deployment is straightforward, but network expansion and flexibility are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
User terminals are designed to universally perform multiple roles (end device, relay, base station) based on network conditions, enabling flexible network expansion without requiring dedicated infrastructure for each function. This maintains deployment simplicity while dramatically increasing adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The network enables self-organization where terminals automatically discover and coordinate their roles as relays or base stations without complex centralized planning. This self-service capability allows flexible network expansion while keeping deployment procedures simple.
3Device complexity
If terminals are designed to be minimal with permanent broadcast information, then device complexity is reduced, but direct terminal-to-terminal communication is impossible
Solution Approach 1:
Terminals are designed with multi-functionality to operate as end devices, relays, or base stations. This universal design enables direct terminal-to-terminal communication while maintaining relative design simplicity by building upon existing terminal capabilities rather than creating entirely new device types.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces relay terminals as intermediaries that enable direct communication between terminals. These relay terminals use their enhanced capabilities to mediate communications, allowing minimal terminals to communicate directly without requiring all terminals to have full base station functionality.
4Reliability
If permanent frequency channels are allocated to operators for long periods, then network stability is ensured, but resource utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where frequency channels and other network resources are allocated adaptively based on real-time demand and network conditions rather than fixed long-term assignments. This dynamic approach maintains network stability through coordinated resource management while dramatically improving resource utilization efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The network enables self-organized resource allocation where terminals and base stations automatically negotiate and allocate resources based on current needs. This self-service mechanism ensures stable operation while maximizing resource utilization by continuously adapting to changing conditions without centralized reconfiguration.
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AI summary
The present invention proposes an intelligent node for extending a 3GPP telecommunications network comprising a plurality of legacy base stations and a plurality of end user equipment, a telecommunications network comprising such an intelligent node and a method for expanding a 3GPP telecommunication network. The intelligent node is adapted to connect to one of the legacy base stations and act as an end user equipment. The intelligent node is further adapted to act as a relay or base station to expand said telecommunication network.