RF Access Signaling Policy Enforcement for Network Congestion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cellular networks face congestion and inefficiency due to user equipment (UEs) that generate and transmit radio frequency (RF) signals more frequently, leading to increased demand for radio access bearers and network resource consumption.
Innovation Solution
Implementing RF access signaling usage policies that allow network devices to monitor and manage RF signaling usage by billing subscribers, rerouting signals, and controlling network resource allocation based on predefined thresholds to mitigate congestion and optimize network efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If UEs transmit RF signals frequently to maintain communication connectivity, then communication reliability is improved, but network congestion increases and resource consumption rises
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements RF access signaling usage policies that monitor and control parameters such as the frequency of RF signal transmission, the number of radio access bearer establishment requests, and timing intervals between requests. By setting thresholds for these parameters and enforcing policies when thresholds are exceeded, the system maintains communication reliability while preventing network congestion through parameter-based control mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If UEs establish radio access bearers frequently to transmit RF signals, then communication capability is improved, but network resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where network devices monitor RF access signaling usage by UEs and provide feedback through policy enforcement. When a UE exceeds predefined thresholds for radio access bearer establishment requests or RF signal transmission frequency, the system responds by denying bearer establishment requests or adjusting communication parameters, thereby controlling network resource consumption while maintaining necessary communication capability.
3Ease of operation
If the network allows unlimited RF access signaling usage, then ease of operation is improved, but network congestion and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements RF access signaling usage policies in advance, establishing predefined thresholds and control rules before network congestion occurs. Network devices are configured with these policies beforehand, allowing them to automatically monitor UE behavior and enforce limitations when thresholds are approached or exceeded, preventing network congestion before it occurs while maintaining ease of operation through automated policy enforcement.
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AI summary
A method may include receiving information identifying a radio frequency (RF) usage policy that is associated with a user equipment (UE). The UE may communicate with a network using RF signals, and the RF access signaling usage policy may identify an RF access signaling usage threshold. The RF access signaling usage threshold may identify a quantity of bearers and an action to perform based on the UE requesting the quantity of bearers. The method may include causing a gateway device to monitor RF access signaling usage of the UE. The method may include receiving an RF access signaling usage update. The method may include determining that the RF access signaling usage satisfies the RF access signaling usage threshold based on the RF access signaling usage update. The method may include causing an action to be performed based on the RF access signaling usage policy.