Radio Resource Management Apparatus for MVNO Throughput Estimation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) face challenges in accurately estimating throughput for their terminals due to the lack of resource usage data from other MVNOs sharing the same network, leading to suboptimal radio resource management.
Innovation Solution
A management apparatus that calculates and estimates radio resource usage by both managed and unmanaged terminals, allowing for accurate throughput prediction even when the status of terminal connections to a base station changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If MVNO estimates throughput using only managed terminal data, then calculation complexity is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates due to lack of resource usage data from other MVNOs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a management apparatus as an intermediary between multiple MVNOs and the base station. This mediator collects radio resource usage data from all terminals (including other MVNOs), processes the information, and provides accurate throughput estimates to individual MVNOs without requiring them to directly access or manage data from other operators, thus improving precision while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the radio resource management system into distinct functional components: data collection by the management apparatus, separate MVNO management entities, and base station resources. Each segment operates independently but contributes to the overall throughput estimation, allowing accurate measurements without requiring any single MVNO to handle the complete complex system
2Measurement precision
If the management apparatus monitors all terminal devices, then throughput estimation accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The management apparatus is designed as a universal system that handles multiple functions: collecting radio resource usage data from all terminal devices, calculating throughput for different MVNOs, and providing estimation services to multiple clients. This multi-functional design consolidates complexity into a single apparatus rather than requiring each MVNO to implement separate monitoring systems
Solution Approach 2:
The management apparatus automatically collects necessary data from base stations and terminal devices, performs throughput calculations, and provides estimates to MVNOs without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by autonomously managing the complex tasks of data aggregation, processing, and distribution
3Productivity
If radio resources are dynamically reallocated based on changing terminal connections, then productivity is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to uncertainty in throughput estimation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the management apparatus continuously monitors actual radio resource usage and throughput performance, compares these measurements with estimated values, and uses this information to refine future throughput predictions. This feedback loop enables the system to adapt to dynamic terminal connections while maintaining reliable throughput estimates for effective resource reallocation
Solution Approach 2:
The management apparatus performs preliminary throughput estimation before radio resources are reallocated, allowing the system to plan and execute resource dynamic reallocation based on predicted performance. This advance estimation provides a foundation for reliable decision-making in dynamic resource management scenarios
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AI summary
A management apparatus includes a processor configured to acquire first throughputs of respective first terminals. The first throughputs are throughputs between a base station device and the respective first terminals. The base station device provides a third amount of radio resources. The processor is configured to calculate a first amount of the radio resources used by the first terminals on the basis of the first throughputs. The processor is configured to calculate a second amount of the radio resources used by second terminals on the basis of the first amount and the third amount. The processor is configured to calculate a first after-change amount on the basis of the first amount and the second amount. The first after-change amount is an amount of the radio resources used by after-change terminals. The processor is configured to estimate after-change throughputs on the basis of the first after-change amount.