Multi-Carrier Base Station Power Sharing via Cooperative Module Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multi-carrier base station systems do not provide a method for enabling two or more multi-carrier modules to cooperatively share carrier power, limiting the expansion of coverage and increasing network construction costs.

Innovation Solution

A method that involves acquiring control information from each multi-carrier module, determining the carrier used by each module, and performing processing accordingly, allowing for cooperative carrier processing among multiple modules through power sharing, peak clipping, and channel allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If power sharing is implemented within a single multi-carrier module, then carrier coverage is expanded and network construction cost is reduced, but the ability to enable cooperative power sharing among multiple multi-carrier modules is not provided

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecarrier coverageVSAvoidmulti-module cooperative processing capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple multi-carrier modules into a unified power sharing system where modules cooperate through centralized control. The control unit collects power information from multiple modules, performs global power allocation, and distributes carriers across modules, enabling inter-module power sharing that expands coverage while maintaining cost efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit serves multiple functions: collecting power information from different modules, determining global power allocation strategies, selecting carriers for each module, and coordinating transmission. This multi-functional control mechanism enables the system to handle complex multi-module scenarios while using existing hardware resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If multiple multi-carrier modules are deployed to expand coverage, then network construction cost increases, but without cooperative power sharing methods, the potential of multiple modules is not fully utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecarrier coverageVSAvoidnetwork construction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically changes power allocation parameters across multiple modules based on real-time power information and carrier requirements. By adjusting power distribution parameters centrally, the system maximizes the utilization of existing module resources, achieving expanded coverage without proportionally increasing construction costs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Area of stationary object

If dynamic power allocation is performed on different carriers within a single module, then carrier coverage is expanded, but no method is provided for enabling cooperative carrier processing among multiple modules

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecarrier coverageVSAvoidmulti-module cooperative carrier processing
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit implements a feedback mechanism where power information from each multi-carrier module is collected and used to determine global power allocation. This feedback loop enables the system to adaptively adjust carrier distribution across modules based on actual power availability, achieving coordinated multi-module operation and expanded coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS8676264B2Method and apparatus for power sharing among multi-carrier modules of a multi-carrier base station
Publication Date: 2014.03.18 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A carrier processing method, a communication device and a communication system are provided according to the embodiments of the present invention. The method includes: acquiring control information of each multi-carrier module associated with carriers; according to the acquired control information, determining a carrier used by each multi-carrier module; and performing processing by each multi-carrier module according to the determined carrier. The communication device includes: a processing unit, configured to acquire control information of each multi-carrier module associated with carriers, and according to the acquired control information, determine a carrier used by each multi-carrier module; and a notification unit, configured to instruct each multi-carrier module to perform processing according to the determined carrier. The technical solutions provided in the embodiments of the present invention enable at least two multi-carrier modules to cooperatively implement processing.