Radio Resource Allocation Policy for Multi-Cell Slice Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for configuring radio resource allocation policies in 5G networks are inefficient and time-consuming, especially when new network slices are added, requiring manual reconfiguration of radio resources across thousands of cells, leading to increased workload and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
Introduce a first radio resource allocation policy for subnetworks that defines the proportion of radio resources available to each object, allowing dynamic adjustment based on real-time scenarios, enabling simpler and more efficient allocation across cells.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If radio resource allocation policies are configured manually for each cell when a new network slice is added, then the resource allocation can be precisely controlled, but the workload increases and configuration becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the radio resource allocation policy configuration into two levels: network slice level (global policy definition) and cell level (local policy application). The network slice manager creates a template policy at the network slice level, which is then automatically applied to multiple cells, reducing manual configuration workload while maintaining precise control over resource allocation for each slice across different cells.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining radio resource allocation policies at the network slice level before deployment to individual cells. The network slice manager creates and validates the allocation policy template in advance, so that when cells need to be configured, the policy is already prepared and can be automatically applied, eliminating the need for manual reconfiguration for each cell.
2Reliability
If radio resource allocation policies are reconfigured for all cells when a network slice is added, then the service level agreements are met, but time consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network slice manager performs preliminary validation and configuration of the radio resource allocation policy at the network slice level before deploying to cells. This ensures that the policy meets service level agreement requirements in advance, so that when deployed to multiple cells, the configuration is automatic and fast, reducing overall configuration time while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses copying by creating a template copy of the radio resource allocation policy at the network slice level, which can then be replicated across multiple cells. This template copying mechanism ensures consistent service level agreement compliance across all cells while dramatically reducing the time required to configure each individual cell, as the policy is copied rather than manually reconfigured.
3Ease of manufacture
If base stations configure radio resource allocation policies for thousands of cells, then resource allocation is achieved, but the workload becomes excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces the network slice manager as an intermediary between the radio resource allocation policy definition and the base station configuration. The network slice manager handles the complex task of policy creation, validation, and distribution to multiple base stations and cells, thereby simplifying the base station's role to just applying the received policies. This intermediary approach makes the overall system easier to manufacture and deploy while reducing the operational complexity at each base station.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the configuration complexity by separating policy management functions from execution functions. The network slice manager handles the complex policy creation and coordination, while base stations handle the simpler policy application and local radio resource management. This segmentation reduces the configuration complexity burden on individual base stations, making the system more manageable even when dealing with thousands of cells.
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AI summary
Embodiments of this application provide a radio resource allocation policy configuration method, an apparatus, and a system, relate to the field of communications technologies, and are used to simplify configuration of a radio resource allocation policy of a cell. The solution includes: A first network management unit obtains a first radio resource allocation policy, where the first radio resource allocation policy is used to describe a first proportion of a radio resource, available to each of one or more objects in a first subnetwork, to a first radio resource of the first subnetwork. The first network management unit determines a second radio resource allocation policy based on the first radio resource allocation policy, where the second radio resource allocation policy is used to describe a second proportion of a radio resource, available to each of one or more objects in a first cell, to a second radio resource of the first cell, the objects in the first cell include at least one object of the one or more objects, and the first cell is a cell of the first subnetwork.