M2M Traffic Indicator for Wireless Network Congestion Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication networks inefficiently manage machine-to-machine (M2M) data sessions, leading to repetitive attempts when network capacity is exceeded, consuming resources and depleting battery power due to assuming all data sessions require immediate service.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that differentiate M2M communications by using a machine-to-machine communication indicator in packet headers, allowing the communication processing system to determine wireless network parameters and decide whether to transfer or drop data packets based on network state, thereby prioritizing human-related data traffic during congestion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the wireless network treats all data sessions equally and denies sessions when capacity is exceeded, then network fairness is maintained, but repetitive re-initiation attempts consume network resources and deplete battery power
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating data sessions based on their source and destination. Machine-to-machine sessions are identified through specific indicators in packet headers and are treated differently from human-operated sessions. This allows the network to apply selective quality of service, denying machine sessions during congestion while allowing human sessions to proceed, thereby reducing unnecessary re-initiation attempts and battery consumption for machine devices.
2Quantity of substance
If the wireless network denies data sessions when capacity is exceeded, then network capacity is protected, but device battery power is depleted due to repetitive re-initiation attempts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by identifying machine-to-machine sessions through packet header indicators and applying differentiated handling. When network capacity is exceeded, machine sessions are denied while human sessions continue to be serviced. This selective approach protects network capacity for critical human traffic while avoiding the energy-wasting re-initiation cycles that would occur if all sessions were treated equally.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies self-service by having machine devices autonomously indicate their session type through packet headers. The network processes these indicators and automatically applies appropriate denial policies without requiring human intervention or repeated negotiation attempts. This self-identifying mechanism eliminates the need for devices to continuously re-initiate sessions, thereby conserving battery power while maintaining network capacity protection.
3Ease of operation
If the wireless network assumes all data sessions require immediate service, then service level is maintained, but machine-to-machine traffic is not prioritized during network congestion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating between machine-to-machine and human-operated sessions through packet header indicators. During network congestion, the system selectively denies machine sessions while maintaining service for human sessions. This differentiated approach ensures that critical human traffic receives immediate service while machine traffic is managed according to network conditions, thereby maintaining overall service level while appropriately prioritizing traffic types.
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AI summary
A communication system for operating a wireless communication network to manage machine-to-machine communications comprises a communication transceiver system and a communication processing system. The communication transceiver system is configured to wirelessly receive a data packet having a packet header, wherein the packet header includes a machine-to-machine communication indicator representing that a machine-to-machine communication in the packet payload is originated and consumed by machines and not human operators. The communication processing system is configured to determine at least one wireless network parameter indicating a state of the wireless communication network, and process the machine-to-machine communication indicator and the wireless network parameter to determine whether to transfer or drop the data packet. The communication transceiver system is configured to transfer the data packet if the communication processing system determines to transfer the data packet, and not transfer the data packet if the communication processing system determines not to transfer the data packet.