RRC Message Prioritization in RLC Queue for 3GPP Compliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication networks face network timeouts due to delayed transmission of Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling messages, leading to failed signaling procedures as they do not meet the time frames set by 3GPP RRC standards, which affects call success and sustainability rates.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for prioritizing RRC signaling messages in a radio link control (RLC) queue based on message type, ensuring timely delivery by reordering them according to a prioritization schedule, thereby prioritizing certain message types over others to meet the 3GPP RRC standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If RRC signaling messages are transmitted in the order they are received (FIFO queue), then the transmission process is simple and straightforward, but the transmission time for critical messages may exceed the time frame limits set by 3GPP RRC standards, causing network timeouts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing a prioritization schedule that classifies RRC messages into different categories (e.g., connection establishment messages, measurement messages, other signaling messages) before transmission occurs. This pre-defined hierarchy ensures that critical messages are automatically transmitted first without requiring real-time analysis or complex decision-making during the transmission process, thus meeting time frame requirements while maintaining simple implementation.
2Productivity
If RRC messages are prioritized based on message type, then the transmission time is reduced and reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need for message classification and reordering mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces device complexity by pre-defining the prioritization schedule and message classification criteria before the transmission process begins. The device only needs to implement the reordering mechanism based on this pre-established schedule, rather than implementing complex real-time analysis algorithms. This approach maintains high transmission efficiency while keeping the implementation relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the transmission parameter from simple FIFO ordering to priority-based ordering. The device changes the queue management parameter to reflect the prioritization schedule, which allows different message types to be transmitted in different orders based on their importance. This parameter change enables efficient transmission without requiring complex processing logic, as the prioritization rules are embedded in the queue management mechanism itself.
3Reliability
If all RRC messages are treated equally without prioritization, then the implementation is simple and straightforward, but critical signaling procedures may fail to meet the time frame requirements set by 3GPP RRC standards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent ensures reliable call establishment by pre-establishing a prioritization schedule that classifies RRC messages into different categories (connection establishment messages, measurement messages, other signaling messages) before transmission occurs. This pre-defined hierarchy ensures that critical messages are automatically transmitted first without requiring real-time analysis or complex decision-making during the transmission process, thus meeting time frame requirements while maintaining simple implementation.
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AI summary
Apparatus and methods of communicating in a communication network include the actions of and components for receiving one or more radio resource control (RRC) messages in a radio link control (RLC) queue, determining a RRC message type of the one or more RRC messages located in the RLC queue, prioritizing the one or more RRC messages located in the RLC queue according to the corresponding RRC message type, and transmitting the prioritized one or more of RRC messages in order of priority.