Application-Driven Data Volume Adaptation for M2M Transmission Reliability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current data transmission methods in M2M communication over mobile networks face challenges in maintaining real-time requirements due to fluctuations in resource allocation and transmission conditions, leading to delayed information delivery in critical situations.

Innovation Solution

The method involves application-driven adaptation of data volume based on available transmission technology, allowing the application parts to independently decide on data volume and frequency, optimizing data throughput without intervening in network decision-making algorithms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If high data transmission rates are requested through modern mobile radio standards, then data transmission speed is improved, but transmission time requirement compliance deteriorates due to resource allocation fluctuations and unfavorable transmission conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidtransmission time requirement compliance
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptation of the data volume to be transmitted based on actual transmission conditions. The application part continuously monitors transmission parameters and adjusts the data volume dynamically to ensure compliance with maximum transmission time requirements while optimizing data throughput according to available network resources

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of data volume being transmitted based on transmission conditions. By adjusting the data volume parameter in response to resource allocation fluctuations and transmission quality, the system maintains reliable compliance with transmission time requirements while maximizing data transmission efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Loss of time

If data volume is reduced to meet transmission time requirements, then transmission time compliance is improved, but data transmission completeness deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission timeVSAvoiddata transmission completeness
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of timeVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the application part monitors actual transmission time and compares it with the maximum allowed transmission time. Based on this feedback, the system adjusts the data volume to ensure complete data transmission within the time constraint, preventing both time violations and data loss

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary determination of the maximum possible data volume that can be transmitted within the required time based on current transmission conditions. This preliminary calculation allows the system to set appropriate data volume targets before transmission begins, ensuring both time compliance and data completeness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Reliability

If application-driven adaptation of data volume is implemented, then transmission reliability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidapplication complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service adaptation where the application part autonomously determines and adjusts the data volume based on transmission conditions without requiring complex external control systems. The application uses its own resources to monitor transmission parameters and make adaptive decisions, simplifying the overall system architecture while maintaining high reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP2683184B1Data transmission method and communication system
Publication Date: 2018.05.30 TELEFONICA GERMANY GMBH & CO
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AI summary

The method involves executing an application-driven adaptation of data volume to be transmitted based on transmission technology under consideration of application-conditional maximum transmission time. A maximum possible data volume is determined during time duration from the transmission time and maximum possible throughput rate. A change-over process is taken place based on a threshold value-controlled algorithm preferably based on an algorithm with hysteresis. Transmission of sensor- and camera detected data by a mobile station (2) are controlled by a local application part. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a communication system for machine to machine communication and/or machine to human communication (2) a data carrier having a set of instructions for executing a method for transmitting data.