Network Entity Dynamic Status Signal Timing Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing communication networks experience load peaks due to the periodic status signals from user equipment devices, particularly during working hours, leading to a reduction in usable network capacity, especially with a large number of devices deployed.
Innovation Solution
A network entity with a communication interface and processor that adjusts the periodic transmission time of status signals based on signal distribution patterns, increasing the transmission interval during peak times to alleviate load peaks and optimize network capacity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If user equipment devices periodically transmit status signals according to standard timers, then the network can monitor device status effectively, but load peaks occur during working hours reducing usable network capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of periodic transmission intervals based on detected load conditions. The network entity monitors the distribution of status signals and dynamically modifies the timer values for different user equipment devices, transitioning from static standard intervals to adaptive dynamic intervals that respond to real-time network conditions, thereby resolving the contradiction between reliable status monitoring and network capacity utilization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the temporal parameter of status signal transmission by adjusting the periodic transmission interval. When load peaks are detected during working hours, the system increases the transmission interval for affected devices, spreading out the status signal transmissions over time. This parameter modification reduces instantaneous network load while maintaining periodic status updates, thus improving network capacity utilization without completely sacrificing status monitoring reliability
2Quantity of substance
If many user equipment devices are deployed in the network, then network coverage and device connectivity are improved, but load peaks from periodic status signals significantly reduce usable capacity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing differentiated transmission interval adjustments for different user equipment devices based on their individual contribution to load peaks. Instead of uniformly reducing status signal frequency across all devices, the system identifies specific devices whose periodic transmissions coincide with working hour peaks and selectively increases their transmission intervals. This localized adjustment approach maintains network coverage and device connectivity for all devices while specifically targeting and reducing the load peak problem caused by certain devices
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adapts the transmission behavior of individual devices based on their impact on overall network load. By continuously monitoring the distribution of status signals and identifying patterns that create peaks, the network entity dynamically modifies timer values for specific devices. This dynamic approach allows the network to support a large quantity of devices while adaptively managing their transmission patterns to preserve usable network capacity
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AI summary
According to one embodiment, a network entity 201 for controlling communications of a plurality of user equipment devices 202, 203 in a communication network is described. Each user equipment device 202, 203 is configured to periodically transmit a status signal indicating a status of the user equipment device 202, 203. The network entity 201 comprises a communication interface 204 that is configured to receive a first number of status signals within a first reception interval and to receive a second number of status signals within a second reception interval. The first number of status signals comprises a status signal of a certain user equipment device 202. The network entity 201 comprises a processor 205 that is configured to generate the control signal instructing the certain user equipment device 202 to amend a time of periodic transmission of the status signal, if the first number of status signals is greater than a second number of status signals. The communication interface 204 is configured to transmit the control signal over the communication network towards a certain user equipment device 202.