Satellite Network Device Settings for Resource-Constrained Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Satellite networks in 6G face increased congestion and resource constraints due to larger coverage areas and limited wireless resources, leading to inefficiencies and higher latency, necessitating differentiated device settings for improved performance.
Innovation Solution
Mobile network providers configure wireless devices with specific device settings based on network type and provider information, disabling certain services on satellite networks to manage resource constraints and provide visual, auditory, or haptic feedback to users.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If satellite networks provide larger coverage areas, then network coverage is improved, but network congestion increases and resource constraints worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing network-specific device settings that differentiate between satellite networks and terrestrial networks. Device configuration data contains network information (PLMN codes) and corresponding device settings that are locally optimized for each network type, allowing satellites to provide wide coverage while managing resources appropriately for each local network context.
2Ease of operation
If satellite networks are utilized to increase coverage, then network accessibility is improved, but latency increases and resource efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring device settings in the device configuration data before the device connects to a satellite network. The device determines network information from broadcast signals and retrieves appropriate pre-configured settings, avoiding real-time configuration delays and reducing latency when accessing satellite networks in remote locations.
3Productivity
If device settings are differentiated by network type, then resource utilization is optimized, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating a unified device configuration data structure that handles both satellite and terrestrial networks through a common framework. The device settings application universally processes network information and retrieves appropriate settings using the same mechanism (PLMN code matching), simplifying device complexity while enabling differentiated resource optimization for different network types.
Data Source
AI summary
The present technology relates to device settings for satellite networks. A wireless device is disclosed that receives network information from a non-terrestrial network. The wireless device can access device configuration data that associates entries of network information with different device settings to determine, based on the network information, that the wireless device is to comply with particular device settings when connected with the non-terrestrial network. In doing so, the wireless device can be configured in accordance with the particular device settings when connected with the non-terrestrial network.