Dynamic Node Role Switching for Coverage Compensation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication technologies lack an effective method to control energy-saving cells and enlarge the coverage area of compensation cells, leading to inefficiencies in energy management and potential coverage gaps.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for coverage area compensation and restoration, which involve determining trigger conditions for energy-saving and compensation processes, where energy-saving nodes perform deactivation operations and compensation nodes expand their coverage areas, and vice versa, using preset strategies and an Operation, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) entity to manage these processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If energy-saving nodes deactivate cells to save energy, then energy consumption is reduced, but coverage area is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of energy-saving nodes and compensation nodes by allowing nodes to dynamically switch roles. When a node deactivates a cell for energy saving, adjacent nodes are activated as compensation nodes to take over the coverage, creating a collaborative system where energy-saving and coverage-maintenance functions are combined across the network
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic node operation where nodes can switch between active and dormant states based on real-time conditions. The system dynamically adjusts which nodes are active, which are in energy-saving mode, and which serve as compensation nodes, allowing the network to adapt its configuration continuously to balance energy consumption and coverage requirements
2Reliability
If compensation nodes enlarge coverage area to compensate for deactivated cells, then coverage continuity is maintained, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service mechanisms where nodes automatically detect when adjacent cells are deactivated and autonomously activate compensation functions. The system uses self-organizing algorithms that allow nodes to independently determine their compensation responsibilities without complex centralized coordination, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining coverage continuity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where nodes continuously monitor the operational status of adjacent cells and automatically adjust their transmission parameters and coverage areas in response. This closed-loop feedback system enables automatic compensation for deactivated cells, maintaining coverage continuity through real-time adaptations without requiring complex manual coordination
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for compensation and restoring of a coverage area, for realizing energy saving and compensation between nodes. The coverage compensation method includes: judging whether or not the trigger condition for starting an energy saving and compensation process is satisfied according to a preset energy saving and compensation strategy; when the trigger condition for starting the energy saving and compensation process is satisfied, one of a first node and a second node carries out an energy saving operation in the energy saving and compensation process while the other node carries out a compensation operation in the energy saving and compensation process; wherein the first node is a compensation node and the second node is an energy saving node, or the first node is an energy saving node and the second node is a compensation node. Further disclosed is a device for implementing the method.