LOMA Maps for Flexible Peer-to-Peer Network Resource Allocation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cellular networks face challenges in efficiently managing and controlling diverse traffic patterns and requirements due to their cell-centric organization, which becomes inadequate with the introduction of AI, Big Data services, and IoT devices, leading to difficulties in managing future network topologies such as peer-to-peer and mobile peer-to-peer networks.
Innovation Solution
A location-based Media Access (LOMA) method and network architecture that utilizes location information for resource management, dividing geographic areas into zones with flexible resource units (RUs) and employing LOMA MAPs for efficient allocation of downlink, uplink, and peer-to-peer communications, supported by AI-based interference management techniques.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cell-centric organization is used for network resource management, then network coverage and basic connectivity are maintained, but the system becomes unable to efficiently manage diverse traffic patterns and future network topologies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the traditional cell-centric network organization into entity-centric resource management units. Each wireless entity maintains its own LOMA MAP (Location-Based Media Access Map) that independently manages resources for multiple entities, dividing the monolithic cell structure into manageable, flexible segments that can adapt to different traffic patterns and topologies.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic resource allocation mechanisms where resource units (RUs) can be dynamically assigned and reassigned based on real-time traffic requirements and entity locations. The LOMA MAP structure enables dynamic updates to resource assignments without requiring cell reconfiguration, allowing the network to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining manageable complexity through localized control.
2Productivity
If traditional cell-centric approach is used, then network infrastructure is simplified, but resource allocation becomes inefficient for peer-to-peer and mobile peer-to-peer communications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal resource management framework where the LOMA MAP structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it manages unicast communications, multicast communications, peer-to-peer communications, and mobile peer-to-peer communications within a single unified system. This multi-functional approach improves resource allocation efficiency across diverse communication types without requiring separate management mechanisms for each communication mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service resource management where each wireless entity autonomously maintains and updates its own LOMA MAP based on local conditions and traffic requirements. Entities independently make resource allocation decisions using the MAP information, reducing the need for centralized control and improving overall system responsiveness and efficiency while distributing the management complexity across individual entities rather than concentrating it centrally.
3Adaptability or versatility
If flexible zone-based resource units are introduced, then resource allocation adaptability improves, but the complexity of resource management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing each wireless entity to maintain its own LOMA MAP with location-specific resource unit definitions. Each entity customizes resource allocation parameters based on its local environment, traffic characteristics, and operational requirements. This localized customization enables high adaptability to diverse conditions while managing complexity through distribution - each entity handles its own resource management using locally relevant parameters rather than requiring complex centralized coordination.
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AI summary
There is provided a system, a method and an apparatus for managing network resources. The system includes a plurality of wireless entities including a mobile wireless entity and a fixed location wireless entity. The system further includes a plurality of computing devices, each of the plurality of computing devices including a processor and a memory storing instructions, the instructions when executed by the processor cause the plurality of computing devices to provide a location based media access (LOMA) map manager and a LOMA path manager, the LOMA map manager configured to generate and maintain a plurality of LOMA map, each of the plurality of LOMA maps including a plurality of LOMA zones, wherein a plurality of wireless communications resources used for communication between the plurality of wireless entities are associated with each of the plurality of LOMA zones, the LOMA path manager configured to manage communications using the wireless communications resources between the wireless entities. A technical effect of the embodiment may be the provision of semi-static management of communication resources and dynamic autonomous access to communication resources.