Mobile Base Station Dynamic Parameter Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless communication systems lack effective methods for network planning when base stations are mobile, leading to inefficiencies in resource utilization and increased network interference due to changing locations and conditions.

Innovation Solution

A method where a base station establishes initial operating parameters, performs searches to determine neighboring base stations and network conditions, and adjusts its parameters to optimize resource allocation and reduce interference, continuously monitoring and adapting to changes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If base stations are made mobile to improve network flexibility and coverage, then adaptability is improved, but network interference increases and resource utilization deteriorates due to changing locations and invalid a priori cell planning

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork flexibilityVSAvoidnetwork interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes the base station parameters dynamic rather than static. The mobile base station continuously monitors neighboring base stations and network conditions, then adjusts its operating parameters (scrambling codes, CPICH power, etc.) in real-time based on current network state. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction by allowing mobility while maintaining optimal interference levels through continuous parameter reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the mobile base station monitors network conditions and neighboring base stations, then uses this information to adjust its parameters. The search function continuously gathers network state information, and based on this feedback, the base station modifies its operating parameters to minimize interference while maintaining flexibility from mobility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of manufacture

If a priori cell planning is performed for fixed base stations, then resource allocation is simplified, but the planning becomes invalid when base stations move, requiring network reconfiguration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplanning simplicityVSAvoidmobility handling
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary parameter establishment before base station admission to the network. The mobile base station pre-configures its operating parameters (scrambling codes, power levels, etc.) based on initial network information obtained through search functions. This preliminary configuration simplifies the admission process while maintaining the ability to adapt later through continuous monitoring and parameter adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from static a priori planning to dynamic continuous reconfiguration. Instead of performing cell planning only once for fixed base stations, the system continuously monitors network conditions and adjusts parameters as base stations move. This dynamic approach maintains the simplicity of initial configuration while adapting to mobility through ongoing parameter optimization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If base station parameters are fixed upon admission, then configuration is simplified, but resource utilization deteriorates as network conditions change and parameters become suboptimal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration complexityVSAvoidresource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements continuous feedback monitoring where the mobile base station tracks network conditions and neighboring base stations after admission. Based on this feedback, the system automatically adjusts operating parameters (scrambling codes, CPICH power, resource allocations) to maintain optimal resource utilization. This feedback loop resolves the contradiction by keeping configuration management simple while achieving high resource utilization through adaptive reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the mobile base station to self-adjust its parameters based on monitored network conditions. The base station performs searches, analyzes network state, and modifies its own operating parameters without requiring complex external reconfiguration procedures. This self-service capability maintains configuration simplicity while optimizing resource utilization through autonomous adaptation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS7848782B2Method and apparatus for improving network resource planning in a wireless communication network
Publication Date: 2010.12.07 INTERDIGITAL PATENT HOLDINGS INC
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AI summary

Prior to being admitted into the network, a base station establishes a set of operating parameters. Next, a search is performed to determine the presence and configuration of neighboring base stations and current network conditions. Based on the search results, an improved operating configuration is determined for the base station and the base station's operating parameters are adjusted. Once the base station is admitted to and is operating in the network, the base station continues to monitor neighboring base stations and network conditions and adjusts its operating parameters accordingly.