Radio Communication Apparatus Traffic Smoothing Controller

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Solution Overview

Problem

As machine-to-machine (M2M) communication traffic increases, existing methods for controlling communication timing in radio communication apparatuses do not effectively manage overall traffic, leading to inefficiencies and potential network overload.

Innovation Solution

A radio communication apparatus with a controller that specifies a restricted time period for network communication and allows communication only during designated periods, based on information elements such as time, network operator, or use fee, to reduce traffic volume and alleviate network load.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If communication timing is controlled by M2M server based on predicted traffic, then overall traffic smoothing is achieved, but device complexity and network overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraffic smoothing efficiencyVSAvoidcommunication control complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The radio communication apparatus autonomously determines its own communication timing by specifying a first time period in which communication is restricted, without requiring continuous scheduling decisions from the M2M server. This self-service approach reduces network overhead and simplifies the control mechanism while maintaining traffic smoothing benefits

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus pre-specifies a restricted time period in advance based on predicted traffic patterns, allowing it to proactively control communication timing rather than reacting to server scheduling decisions. This preliminary action enables autonomous traffic management while achieving the same smoothing effect

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If communication is allowed continuously, then data transmission efficiency is maintained, but network load and congestion increase during peak times

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidnetwork congestion

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus implements periodic communication by specifying a first time period in which communication is restricted, creating regular intervals of reduced activity. This periodic pattern smooths traffic flow and prevents congestion while maintaining necessary data transmission during allowed periods

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus restricts communication to only necessary periods rather than allowing continuous transmission. By partially limiting communication activity to specific time windows, it reduces overall network load while maintaining sufficient data transmission efficiency for M2M traffic patterns

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Quantity of substance

If communication timing is assigned by M2M server, then traffic volume is reduced, but loss of time and communication delays occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetraffic volumeVSAvoidcommunication delay

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The apparatus autonomously specifies its own restricted time period without waiting for M2M server scheduling decisions. This self-service mechanism eliminates communication delays associated with server-based timing assignment while still achieving traffic volume reduction through autonomous time period specification

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11337138B2Radio communication apparatus and processor

Publication Date: 2022.05.17 KYOCERA CORP

AI summary

A radio communication apparatus according to a first embodiment comprises a controller. The controller is configured to specify a first time period in which communication with a network is restricted, and perform control in the first time period to restrict the communication with the network.