Processing Device Resource Allocation for Communication Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for managing processing resources in communication systems, such as those in mobile communication, face challenges in effectively utilizing resources due to temporal and spatial uneven distributions of communication processing loads, leading to inefficiencies and increased capital investments for communication carriers.

Innovation Solution

A processing device that allocates communication processing resources preferentially and bills users based on usage, allowing for the allocation of surplus resources to non-priority application processing when communication load thresholds are not met, using a scheduling and billing processing system to optimize resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If processing resources are allocated to cope with peak data traffic in each coverage area, then communication reliability is improved, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates due to temporal and spatial uneven distribution

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidresource utilization efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges processing resources from multiple radio base stations into a shared pool managed by a central control device. This allows dynamic allocation of processing capacity across different base stations and time periods, enabling resources to be reused when demand fluctuates spatially and temporally, thus improving overall utilization while maintaining service reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the central control device adjusts processing resource distribution in real-time based on actual traffic conditions. Processing capacity is not statically assigned but dynamically scaled and relocated according to demand patterns, allowing the system to adapt to temporal and spatial variations in data traffic.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If processing resources are increased to handle peak traffic, then data processing capacity is improved, but capital investment and operational costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata processing capacityVSAvoidcapital investment

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent makes processing resources universal by creating a shared pool that serves multiple radio base stations. The same processing capacity can be allocated to different base stations at different times based on demand, making the infrastructure multi-functional and reducing the need for redundant resources at each individual base station, thereby lowering capital investment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service through automated resource allocation and management. The central control device autonomously monitors traffic conditions and dynamically assigns processing resources without requiring manual intervention or over-provisioning for peak conditions, optimizing the balance between capacity and investment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If dedicated processing resources are allocated to each radio base station, then service quality is improved, but resource sharing and cost efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice qualityVSAvoidresource sharing capability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a new dimensional layer of resource management by separating the control plane (centralized) from the data plane (distributed). The central control device manages resource allocation across multiple base stations, adding a spatial dimension to resource sharing while maintaining local service quality through rapid response to traffic conditions at each base station.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS11017367B2Processing device, processing device control method, and recording medium

Publication Date: 2021.05.25 NEC CORP

AI summary

A processing device allocates processing resources to a communication processing and an application processing and executes at least the communication processing and the application processing. The processing device includes: a communication interface and at least one processor that operates to execute a scheduling processing that allocates communication processing resources that are at least a part of the processing resources to the communication processing in a preferential manner and a billing processing that bills a user of the application processing according to a usage amount of processing resources used for the application processing. The application processing includes a non-priority application processing processable in a non-preferential manner. The scheduling processing is capable of allocating, when a load on the communication processing resources does not reach a predetermined threshold, the communication processing resources to the non-priority application processing. The billing processing bills for the non-priority application processing at a usage fee of the communication processing resources more inexpensive.