Autonomous Data Pre-loading for 5G mmW Band Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
5G wireless devices face challenges in accessing high-speed, low-latency, high-capacity millimeter wave (mmW) networks due to limited line-of-sight availability and inefficient data consumption, leading to reliance on costly home broadband networks and network congestion.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a technique that allows wireless devices to autonomously queue data for download when connected to an mmW link, using a trusted network source for conditional usage and scheduling, and incentivizing mmW band utilization by offering free access while charging for non-mmW usage, thereby simulating continuous mmW access even when not directly connected.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wireless devices rely on home broadband networks for data access, then data consumption is enabled, but operational cost increases and network congestion occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-loads data onto wireless devices when they are connected to mmW networks. This preliminary action allows users to access data later without needing to consume expensive home broadband data, effectively resolving the contradiction between enabling data consumption and reducing operational costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary system consisting of network access nodes and core network elements that track mmW connectivity status and automatically manage data pre-loading. This intermediary mechanism enables seamless data access while preventing unnecessary home broadband usage, thereby reducing operational costs and network congestion.
2Speed
If wireless devices connect to mmW networks, then high-speed data access is achieved, but line-of-sight requirements limit coverage availability
Solution Approach 1:
The system proactively pre-loads data onto devices when mmW connectivity is available, storing it locally for later access. This preliminary action ensures that even when line-of-sight conditions prevent mmW connection, users can still access their data without needing home broadband, thus maintaining both high-speed access capability and coverage versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates local copies of data on wireless devices during mmW connectivity periods. These copies enable offline access and eliminate the need for continuous high-speed connection or reliance on alternative networks, effectively decoupling data access speed from coverage availability constraints.
3Productivity
If mmW band utilization is incentivized through free access, then data consumption on mmW increases, but network resource allocation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where network access nodes continuously report connectivity status to core network elements, which then automatically adjust data pre-loading decisions. This closed-loop feedback system manages network resource allocation efficiently without requiring complex manual configuration, enabling increased mmW utilization while maintaining manageable system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables wireless devices to autonomously receive and store pre-loaded data without requiring user intervention or complex network management. The network infrastructure automatically identifies eligible devices and pushes data accordingly, allowing mmW band utilization to increase naturally through self-service operations rather than complex resource allocation.
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AI summary
The disclosed technology includes at least one method performed by a system of a telecommunications network. The system can establish a communications link between the wireless device and a network access node (NAN) of the 5G network. While connected over a non-mmW band, the wireless device autonomously schedules data downloads to occur when the wireless device is on an mmW band. The system then receives a request from the wireless device to perform the data downloads, which can be enabled by a packet gateway (PGW) upon receiving a confirmation by the NAN that the wireless device can connect over the mmW band. Otherwise, the PGW denies the wireless device's request to perform the data downloads, which can be enforced by the NAN.