Satellite Store-and-Forward Request Timing for Resource-Aware Data Service

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing satellite communication systems inefficiently utilize store-and-forward (S&F) resources due to continuous data storage and forwarding services, leading to excessive consumption.

Innovation Solution

Implementing an information processing method and apparatus that includes receiving and sending S&F capability and margin identifiers, setting timers, and sending S&F requests based on satellite operation parameters to optimize resource usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the terminal continuously initiates on-satellite data store and forward services, then data transmission service availability is improved, but satellite S&F resource consumption increases excessively

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission service availabilityVSAvoidsatellite S&F resource consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic action by introducing time gap constraints between S&F requests. The network device configures time gap information that restricts terminals from sending S&F requests within a certain time period after a previous request, transforming continuous S&F operations into periodic ones. This reduces resource consumption while maintaining service availability by allowing periodic data transmission at controlled intervals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting S&F request parameters based on satellite resource status. The network device determines time gap information and other configuration parameters according to current satellite S&F resource conditions, and updates these parameters over time. This allows the system to adapt resource allocation to changing conditions, reducing waste while maintaining service quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the terminal sends frequent S&F requests to ensure data transmission, then service reliability is improved, but satellite storage capacity is excessively consumed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice reliabilityVSAvoidsatellite storage capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the network device monitors satellite S&F resource usage and sends configuration updates to terminals. The network device determines time gap information and other parameters based on current resource status, and communicates these back to terminals to control their S&F request behavior. This feedback loop ensures service reliability by maintaining appropriate request rates while preventing excessive storage consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by making S&F request parameters dynamic rather than static. The time gap information and other configuration parameters are updated by the network device based on real-time satellite resource conditions. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to maintain service reliability when resources are abundant while reducing storage consumption when resources are limited.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If the terminal adheres to time gap constraints for S&F requests, then satellite resource utilization is optimized, but service response time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesatellite resource utilizationVSAvoidservice response time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by allowing the network device to adjust time gap information dynamically based on satellite resource conditions and service requirements. When resources are abundant, shorter time gaps can be configured to reduce response time. When resources are limited, longer time gaps are applied to optimize utilization. This dynamic parameter adjustment balances resource optimization with acceptable service response time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Measurement precision

If the network device configures multiple S&F parameters for precise resource control, then resource management precision is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource management precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a unified configuration framework where the network device manages multiple S&F parameters through a single standardized interface. The time gap information and other parameters are configured and updated through universal procedures that work across different terminals and satellite conditions. This multi-functional approach enables precise resource control without proportionally increasing system complexity, as the same management mechanisms handle multiple parameters and scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4727226A1Information processing method and apparatus, and readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.15 DATANG MOBILE COMM EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

This disclosure provides an information processing method and apparatus, and a readable storage medium, and relates to the field of communication technology, to make reasonable use of S&F resources on a satellite. The method includes: receiving first information sent by an access network device, wherein the first information includes an S&F capability identifier and/or an S&F margin identifier; and sending a first S&F request to a core network device based on the first information; wherein the S&F capability identifier is used for indicating an S&F capability of a satellite, and the S&F margin identifier is used for indicating storage capacity information of the satellite.