QoS Profile Selection Based on Energy Thresholds
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G mobile communication systems do not effectively consider energy efficiency when selecting Quality of Service (QoS) profiles, leading to potential energy consumption beyond acceptable levels and subsequent network performance issues.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of energy profiles and alternative energy profiles allows the network to select QoS profiles based on energy considerations, ensuring that energy consumption remains within defined thresholds by associating specific energy levels with QoS treatments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If QoS profiles are selected without energy considerations, then network performance and service quality are maintained, but energy consumption exceeds acceptable levels
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic QoS profile selection that adapts to real-time energy conditions. The network entity monitors energy consumption levels and dynamically switches between different QoS profiles (first QoS profile for normal operation, second QoS profile for energy-constrained operation) based on current energy status, making the system flexible and adaptive rather than static
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of QoS profiles based on energy conditions. When energy consumption exceeds thresholds, the system modifies QoS parameters (such as data rate, latency requirements, or resource allocation) by switching to an alternative QoS profile with adjusted parameters that reduce energy usage while maintaining acceptable service quality
2Use of energy by moving object
If energy consumption is reduced by selecting energy-efficient QoS profiles, then energy management is improved, but network performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by selectively reducing QoS requirements only when and where energy consumption thresholds are exceeded. Instead of uniformly degrading all services, the system partially adjusts QoS parameters for specific QoS flows or users based on their individual energy consumption patterns, maintaining full performance for critical services while reducing consumption for non-critical ones
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the network into multiple QoS profiles with different energy efficiency characteristics. By dividing the QoS space into distinct profiles (first QoS profile, second QoS profile) and selectively applying them based on energy conditions, the system can optimize energy consumption without uniformly compromising all network performance metrics
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple QoS profiles are maintained for different energy levels, then energy management flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the QoS profile selection mechanism universal by designing it to work across different network conditions, service types, and energy scenarios. The same framework (monitoring energy consumption, comparing against thresholds, selecting appropriate profiles) applies universally to various QoS flows and network situations, reducing the need for separate complex mechanisms for each scenario
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a 5th generation (5G) or 6th generation (6G) communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method performed by a network entity in a wireless communications network is provided. The method includes obtaining energy information associated with the wireless communications network and determining, based on the energy information, at least one of a quality of service (QoS) profile associated with a QoS flow of the wireless communications network and a QoS profile associated with a user equipment (UE).