Quantum Statistical Spectrum Allocation in Heterogeneous Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current RF spectrum allocation in multi-function, co-located, interacting heterogeneous networks is inefficient due to interference and lack of real-time adaptation, leading to reduced system efficiency and information exchange capacity.

Innovation Solution

A communication management system utilizing quantum statistical paradigms to allocate frequencies and bandwidth, employing computational and perturbative techniques to optimize spectrum usage across nodes, with methods based on bosonic and fermionic conditions to maximize bandwidth allocation and utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If RF spectrum is allocated in advance traditionally, then spectrum conflicts are reduced, but system efficiency and real-time adaptation are degraded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum conflict reductionVSAvoidsystem efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic spectrum allocation where the communication management system continuously monitors network conditions, user density, and interference levels, then adjusts spectrum assignments in real-time. This transforms the static advance allocation into a dynamic process that adapts to changing electromagnetic conditions, resolving the contradiction between reliability and productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs feedback mechanisms by monitoring spectrum usage, interference patterns, and network performance metrics, then using this information to continuously optimize spectrum allocation decisions. This closed-loop approach ensures both conflict reduction and efficiency improvement by learning from actual network conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Quantity of substance

If frequency reuse is increased between nodes, then spectrum capacity is improved, but interference between nodes is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum capacityVSAvoidinterference
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by allowing different frequency reuse patterns in different spatial locations and network conditions. The system dynamically determines which nodes can safely reuse frequencies based on local interference conditions, user density, and electromagnetic environment, rather than applying uniform frequency allocation rules across the entire network.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes allocation parameters such as frequency assignments, bandwidth allocations, and power levels in response to measured interference conditions. When interference is detected, the system adjusts these parameters to maintain spectrum capacity while reducing harmful effects, resolving the contradiction between quantity and quality of spectrum usage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If spectrum allocation is optimized in real-time, then information exchange capacity is improved, but computational complexity is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinformation exchange capacityVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the spectrum allocation problem into smaller, manageable sub-problems that can be solved independently at different time scales. The system divides spectrum management into strategic long-term planning and tactical real-time adjustments, reducing computational complexity while maintaining optimization benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies partial optimization by focusing computational resources on the most critical spectrum allocation decisions and nodes with highest interference or traffic demand. Rather than optimizing all parameters simultaneously across the entire network, the system targets key areas for real-time optimization, reducing overall computational complexity while maintaining information exchange capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS11617088B2Real-time RF spectrum allocation and optimization in multi-function, co-located, interacting heterogeneous networks
Publication Date: 2023.03.28 GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS INC
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AI summary

A real-time spectrum optimization and allocation is provided within multifunction, co-located, interacting heterogeneous networks. Quantum statistical allocation techniques may be adapted to networks with nodes that behave indistinguishably and distinguishably, within a common geographic locational area. If the network nodes are indistinguishable, their statistical behavior may be Fermionic or Bosonic. Fermionic nodes occupy a single or the same state with some form of degeneracy. Bosonic nodes may occupy a single or the same state, with or without degeneracy. If the nodes are distinguishable, then their statistical behavior is Boltzmann-like, and they may occupy the same state provided there is degeneracy to the overall bandwidth allowing information to be transferred.