Radio Access Network Resource Allocation via Controlling Entity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current radio access network sharing technologies face challenges in efficiently and flexibly managing shared resources due to constraints like Quality of Service requirements and unpredictable user movement, necessitating improved adaptations to optimize resource utilization and cost reduction.
Innovation Solution
A controlling entity is introduced to monitor and manage shared radio access network resource utilization, enforcing sharing agreements by triggering corrective actions such as traffic adjustment or handovers to maintain optimal resource allocation and quality of service.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple operators share radio access network resources, then resource utilization efficiency improves and operational costs reduce, but resource allocation flexibility and QoS guarantee capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments radio access network resources into dedicated portions for different operators, with each operator having guaranteed minimum resources while allowing dynamic sharing of remaining capacity. This segmentation enables both efficient resource utilization through sharing and maintained flexibility through operator-specific allocations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic resource allocation mechanisms that adapt to changing network conditions, traffic demands, and QoS requirements. The system continuously adjusts resource distribution among operators based on real-time parameters, maintaining both efficiency and flexibility through adaptive control.
2Device complexity
If standardized network sharing functionality is used, then implementation complexity reduces, but adaptability to new business models and flexible resource management deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal resource management framework that can accommodate multiple business models and sharing scenarios through configurable parameters and policies. The same core infrastructure supports different operator agreements, traffic patterns, and QoS requirements without requiring separate implementations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter-based configuration to enable flexible adaptation to different business models. By changing operational parameters, policies, and allocation rules rather than restructuring the system, the framework maintains low implementation complexity while achieving high adaptability to emerging business requirements.
3Loss of energy
If shared radio access network resources are allocated to participating operators, then operational expenditure reduces, but ability to handle unpredictable user movement and QoS requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes preliminary QoS guarantees and resource reservations for each operator before traffic arrives. By pre-configuring minimum resource allocations and QoS parameters, the system ensures service reliability while allowing efficient utilization of remaining resources for cost reduction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor QoS performance, resource utilization, and user movement patterns. Based on this feedback, the system dynamically adjusts resource allocation to maintain QoS guarantees while optimizing operational efficiency and reducing expenditures.
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AI summary
A method for supporting radio access network sharing is usable in connection with a hosting RAN (radio access network) provided by a hosting RAN provider. The hosting RAN includes one or more cells that are served by radio access network resources of the hosting RAN. At least one participating operator uses allocated shared radio access network resources of the hosting RAN provided by the hosting RAN provider under a sharing agreement. A controlling entity supervises shared radio access network resource utilization of the participating operator in the cells of the hosting RAN.