Radio Access Point Resource Management via Restriction Lists

The patent segments resource management into two distinct components: Handover Restriction Lists (HRL) for mobility management and Resource Restriction Lists (RRL) for resource management. This segmentation allows each component to handle specific aspects independently, enabling multi-access point resource management without creating a completely complex new system. The HRL manages which access points a UE can move to, while the RRL manages resource allocation across multiple access points, resolving the contradiction by adding adaptability through structured division of management functions.

The Resource Restriction List (RRL) is designed as a universal mechanism that can be applied across multiple radio access points and different UE contexts. Rather than creating separate management structures for each access point or scenario, the RRL provides a multi-functional framework that handles resource allocation, restriction, and coordination uniformly. This universal approach improves resource utilization efficiency across the entire network while avoiding the proliferation of separate complex management systems for each access point.

The patent introduces the Resource Restriction List (RRL) as an intermediary structure that bridges mobility management and resource management. The RRL receives inputs from both HRL (mobility aspect) and resource allocation requirements, then coordinates resource allocation across multiple access points based on both mobility constraints and resource availability. This intermediary approach enables precise resource management by considering both mobility and resource factors simultaneously, while avoiding the need for separate complex processing chains that would increase overhead.