Network Resource Adaptation for Planned Event Congestion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for managing network resources in communication networks, particularly in 5G environments, are not granular enough to accurately predict and adapt to the increased demands during planned events, leading to potential network congestion.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that determine the number of expected users at a planned event, adapt available network resources based on user profiles, historical data, and real-time usage, and utilize predictive models to adjust resources proactively, ensuring efficient network utilization while avoiding congestion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing network resource management mechanisms are used, then network operations continue with standard resource allocation, but network congestion occurs during planned events due to insufficient predictive capability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by determining the number of expected users at planned events in advance and proactively adapting network resources before the events occur. The system identifies upcoming events, predicts user attendance, and pre-allocates network resources to prevent congestion, rather than reacting to congestion after it occurs.
2Reliability
If network resources are increased for all users at all times, then network congestion is avoided, but network resource efficiency decreases due to over-provisioning during low-demand periods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by dynamically adapting network resources based on predicted user demand at planned events. The system adjusts resource allocation in real-time according to the determined number of expected users, increasing resources during high-demand events and reducing allocations during normal periods, thereby maintaining both reliability and efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying network resource parameters (such as bandwidth allocation, connection capacity) based on the determined number of expected users. The system changes resource parameters proactively in response to predicted event attendance, optimizing network performance for anticipated demand while avoiding over-provisioning.
3Ease of operation
If reactive congestion handling methods are used, then network congestion is managed after occurrence, but user experience deteriorates due to delayed response and priority-based treatment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the need for reactive congestion handling by performing preliminary actions - determining expected user numbers and adapting resources before events occur. This proactive approach prevents congestion before it impacts users, eliminating delays and the need for priority-based traffic management during congestion events.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a method for managing network resources of a communication network. The method comprising determining a number of expected users to be physically present at a planned event. The expected users are associated with a network operator. The method also comprises adapting an amount of available network resources for the network operator in conjunction with the planned event based on the number of expected users. Also disclosed herein is a computer program product, an apparatus and a control node.