Network Repeater Reconnection for Base Station Load Balancing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing network repeaters enhance coverage but do not address the issue of base station overload, leading to poor network performance and resource consumption when the load exceeds maximum capacity, resulting in disconnects and reconnection attempts.

Innovation Solution

A load management system disconnects network repeaters from a first base station and connects them to a second base station to prevent overload, using load determination and beam alignment to maintain stable connections and reduce resource consumption.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If network repeaters are used to extend coverage, then network coverage area is improved, but base station load increases leading to overload and performance degradation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork coverage areaVSAvoidnetwork performance

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a load management system as an intermediary that mediates between network repeaters and base stations. This system monitors base station load and dynamically controls repeater connections, preventing overload while maintaining extended coverage. The load management system acts as a controller that makes intelligent decisions about which repeaters connect to which base stations based on current load conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic load balancing where the network configuration is not static but adapts in real-time. Repeaters can be dynamically connected or disconnected from base stations based on load thresholds. The system continuously monitors load conditions and adjusts connections accordingly, making the network topology flexible and adaptive rather than fixed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Quantity of substance

If base station load increases to support more devices, then network capacity is improved, but resource consumption increases and disconnects occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of connected devicesVSAvoidresource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The load management system implements a feedback mechanism that continuously monitors base station load and uses this information to control repeater connections. When load exceeds thresholds, the system receives feedback about the overloaded condition and responds by disconnecting repeaters. This closed-loop control prevents excessive resource consumption while maintaining adequate network capacity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows base stations to operate with partial capacity by selectively connecting only necessary repeaters based on load conditions. Rather than connecting all possible repeaters to maximize capacity, the system uses partial action by connecting only those repeaters needed to maintain service, avoiding excessive resource consumption while still supporting sufficient device quantity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Reliability

If repeaters are disconnected from overloaded base stations, then base station reliability is improved, but network coverage may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebase station stabilityVSAvoidnetwork coverage area

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The load management system provides multi-functionality by simultaneously achieving load balancing and coverage maintenance. It not only disconnects repeaters from overloaded base stations to improve reliability but also intelligently reconnects them to underloaded base stations to preserve coverage. This universal system handles both reliability and coverage objectives through a single coordinated mechanism.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by proactively managing repeater connections before complete overload occurs. It monitors load trends and preemptively adjusts connections to prevent disconnects and maintain coverage. By taking preliminary action rather than reactive action, the system maintains both reliability and coverage more effectively.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS12543073B2Systems and methods for load balancing devices connected to a base station via a network repeater

Publication Date: 2026.02.03 VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC

AI summary

In some implementations, a device may obtain load information indicating a load of a first base station, wherein the load is associated with devices connected to the first base station. The device may determine that the load satisfies a load threshold of the first base station. The device may determine that a network repeater is connected to the first base station. The device may determine that a plurality of devices are connected to the network repeater. The device may determine that the network repeater is capable of connecting to a second base station. The device may cause the network repeater to connect to the second base station to reduce the load based on: the load satisfying the load threshold, the plurality of devices being connected to the network repeater, and the network repeater being capable of connecting to the second base station.