Non-Real-Time RIC Power Loss Detection for RAN Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems face inefficiencies in determining and managing power loss in radio access networks, leading to increased power consumption and reduced processing speeds due to deteriorating connection interfaces between radio units and power sources.
Innovation Solution
A non-real time Radio Access Network (RAN) intelligent controller (RIC) is employed to monitor, regulate, and control power consumption by detecting power loss at connection interfaces, adjusting voltage thresholds, and preventing power loss through AI/ML workflows, thereby facilitating timely replacement of deteriorating connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If connection interfaces are monitored and maintained proactively, then power loss is reduced and reliability is improved, but device complexity and monitoring overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors power parameters (voltage, current, power loss) at connection interfaces and feeds this information back to the RIC, which automatically adjusts power delivery parameters to compensate for degradation, creating a closed-loop feedback system that maintains reliability without manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The monitoring and adjustment system operates autonomously without requiring manual inspection or intervention. The RIC automatically detects power loss, identifies deteriorating connections, and adjusts power parameters to compensate, enabling the system to self-diagnose and self-correct connection degradation issues
2Use of energy by moving object
If power loss detection and adjustment operations are performed continuously, then power consumption efficiency is improved, but processing energy and system overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system establishes baseline power parameters and expected power loss values in advance during normal operation. When connection degradation is detected, the pre-configured adjustment procedures are triggered, allowing rapid response without extensive real-time computation or energy expenditure
3Reliability
If voltage thresholds are dynamically adjusted to prevent power loss, then connection reliability is improved, but control system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The RIC dynamically adjusts power delivery parameters including voltage thresholds, current limits, and power levels based on real-time monitoring of connection health. These parameter changes are automatically applied to compensate for connection degradation and maintain reliable power delivery without manual reconfiguration
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus comprises a memory and a processor communicatively coupled to one another. The processor is configured to obtain a first power value associated with a local power source configured to provide power to a network component in a communication site. Further, the processor is configured to obtain a second power value associated with the network component and determine a power loss value associated with one or more connection interfaces based on the first power value and the second power value. The processor is configured to determine whether the power loss value is within a predefined value range, generate one or more possible modifications to one or more of the configuration commands in response to determining that the power loss value is within the predefined value range, generate a report comprising the power loss value and the one or more possible modifications, and associate the report with the communication site.