Network Resource Optimization via Unified MME and Base Station
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication networks, such as LTE, require a large variety and quantity of network equipment due to complex management of multiple technologies and lack of bandwidth-on-demand features, leading to inefficient resource utilization and mobility limitations across operators.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that optimizes network resources by establishing connections between computing devices and base stations using a mobility management entity (MME), authenticating devices, and creating Evolved Packet System (EPS) bearers to reduce equipment requirements and enhance network efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a large variety and quantity of network equipment is deployed to support multiple communication technologies, then network coverage and service capability are improved, but device complexity and resource utilization efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single base station that can simultaneously support multiple communication technologies (4G LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi) through a unified architecture. The base station includes multiple transceivers and processors that can handle different protocol stacks, allowing one piece of equipment to perform multiple functions that previously required separate dedicated devices for each technology
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges previously separate network functions into a unified base station architecture. Multiple transceivers and protocol handlers are combined within a single base station unit, consolidating what were previously separate 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi infrastructure components into one integrated system that reduces overall equipment variety
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate technologies are used for bandwidth-on-demand features, then network flexibility is improved, but device complexity and management overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The base station incorporates universal bandwidth management capabilities that work across all supported communication technologies (4G, 5G, Wi-Fi) through a single SDN controller interface. The system provides bandwidth-on-demand as an integrated feature rather than requiring separate proprietary software for each technology type
3Reliability
If traditional network architecture is used without unified mobility management, then technology-specific optimization is achieved, but network resource utilization and roaming capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an SDN controller as an intermediary that manages mobility and resource allocation across multiple communication technologies. This controller acts as a mediator between the base station transceivers and the core network, enabling unified mobility management and seamless roaming while maintaining optimized performance for each specific technology through protocol-specific handling
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to establishment of communication between a computing devices and a gateway via a Mobility Management Entity (MME) and a base station, wherein a communication channel is initially established between the computing device and the base station, based on which the MME performs authentication of the computing device and also creates an Evolved Packet System (EPS) bearer between the computing device and the gateway.