Small Data Transmission Access Restriction for Uplink Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in current communication networks is the inefficient use of network resources during small data transmissions, particularly due to the need for random access procedures that consume resources and cause delays in transmitting small amounts of data.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a mechanism to restrict random access procedures during small data transmissions based on received information, allowing for the initiation of these procedures only under specific conditions or upon the termination of a defined restriction, thereby optimizing resource allocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If random access procedures are performed during small data transmissions, then data can be transmitted, but network resources are consumed inefficiently and delays occur
Solution Approach 1:
The network device pre-configures uplink resources for the terminal device before the small data transmission occurs. This preliminary allocation of resources eliminates the need for random access procedures during actual data transmission, thereby reducing resource consumption and avoiding delays while maintaining transmission efficiency
2Productivity
If random access procedures are performed during small data transmissions, then data transmission can proceed, but transmission delays occur
Solution Approach 1:
Uplink resources are allocated in advance to the terminal device before the small data transmission takes place. This pre-configuration ensures that when data needs to be transmitted, the resources are already available, eliminating the time-consuming random access procedure and thus reducing transmission delays
3Productivity
If uplink resources are pre-configured for small data transmissions, then resource allocation efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal device autonomously uses the pre-configured uplink resources without requiring complex real-time resource allocation algorithms or extensive signaling exchanges. The device simply transmits data using the previously allocated resources, which simplifies the overall resource management process while maintaining high allocation efficiency
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AI summary
An apparatus, method and computer program product for: initiating a small data transmission procedure, receiving information relating to a restriction to perform a random access procedure during the small data transmission procedure, and restricting the random access procedure based on the information relating to the restriction.