Shared Cell Service Lists for Multi-Operator UE Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In wireless communications systems, network entities associated with different operators often require separate assisting cells for energy saving techniques, leading to inefficiencies and resource duplication in overlapping coverage areas.
Innovation Solution
A shared network entity provides services to multiple network operators by advertising separate lists of services and identifiers for each operator, enabling UEs to construct allow and block lists, and informing higher-tier network entities of supported services.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If separate assisting cells are deployed for each network operator in overlapping coverage areas, then each operator can provide energy saving techniques, but resource duplication and inefficiency occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by allowing a single network entity to serve multiple network operators simultaneously in overlapping coverage areas. Instead of deploying separate assisting cells for each operator, the system combines multiple operators' service requirements into one shared network entity, thereby reducing resource duplication and configuration complexity while maintaining energy saving capabilities for each operator.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by enabling a network entity to perform multiple functions for different network operators. The shared network entity provides energy saving techniques to multiple operators simultaneously, making the network entity multi-functional and capable of serving diverse operators without requiring separate dedicated cells for each operator.
2Loss of energy
If separate assisting cells are deployed for each network operator, then operator-specific energy saving can be achieved, but resource duplication occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple operator-specific energy saving functions into a single shared network entity. This consolidation eliminates resource duplication by allowing one network entity to serve multiple operators simultaneously, reducing the total quantity of network resources required while preserving the ability to implement operator-specific energy saving techniques through shared mechanisms.
3Productivity
If a shared network entity serves multiple operators, then resource utilization is optimized, but service differentiation becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the service management into operator-specific information sets that are maintained within the shared network entity. Each operator has its own set of information (e.g., service characteristics, quality parameters) that is managed separately, allowing the shared entity to differentiate services for each operator while maintaining overall resource utilization efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements local quality by allowing different aspects of service management to have operator-specific characteristics within the shared network entity. Each operator receives services with customized quality parameters and characteristics appropriate to their requirements, while the overall network entity structure remains shared and efficient for all operators.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. For example, a shared network entity may provide services for multiple different network operators to a user equipment (UE). In some examples, the shared network entity may advertise a first list of services for a first network operator and a second list of services for a second operator to the UE. Additionally, or alternatively, the shared network entity may provide the second network operator information in a separate indication. In some cases, the shared network entity may transmit a list of network entity identifiers that share the same network operator as the UE and a list of network entity identifiers with a different network operator as the UE, which may enable the UE to construct an allow and block list of the network entities.