Terminal Device Multi-Connectivity Autonomous Parallel Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless communication systems typically provide terminal devices with a single radio resource connection to a single base station, limiting their ability to establish multiple parallel connections, which is essential for advanced use cases like 5G networks that require diverse connectivity options for latency, reliability, and traffic demands.
Innovation Solution
The terminal device autonomously determines and initiates multiple parallel radio connections with multiple access nodes, using dedicated resource pools for different connectivity types, such as high reliability or low latency, allowing for flexible and dynamic network configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a terminal device establishes a single radio resource connection to a single base station, then the device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but the adaptability and versatility for advanced use cases like 5G networks are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the connectivity functionality by introducing separate resource pools for different connectivity types (e.g., high reliability, low latency) rather than using a single unified connection mechanism. This allows the terminal device to establish multiple parallel connections with different access nodes, each optimized for specific requirements, thereby improving adaptability while managing complexity through structured resource allocation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements multi-functionality by enabling the terminal device to use the same basic connection framework for multiple different connectivity purposes. Through dedicated resource pools and configurable parameters, a single connection establishment mechanism serves multiple functions including high reliability communication, low latency communication, and IoT applications, thus improving versatility without proportionally increasing device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If a terminal device establishes multiple parallel radio connections with multiple access nodes, then the adaptability and network flexibility are improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of managing connections increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the terminal device to autonomously determine and initiate multiple parallel radio connections without requiring manual configuration or complex network coordination. The device independently manages connection establishment, resource allocation, and parameter configuration based on its own requirements, thereby improving ease of operation even as connectivity options expand
Solution Approach 2:
The patent manages connection complexity through parameter changes by introducing configurable parameters that control connection behavior, resource allocation, and priority handling. By dynamically adjusting these parameters based on network conditions and service requirements, the system maintains ease of operation while supporting multiple parallel connections with different characteristics
3Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated resource pools are introduced for different connectivity types, then the adaptability for specific use cases like URLLC and IoT is improved, but the device complexity and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments radio resources into dedicated pools for different connectivity types (e.g., high reliability, low latency, IoT). Each resource pool is independently managed with specific parameters optimized for its intended use case, allowing the terminal device to access appropriate resources without managing all resources uniformly, thus improving adaptability while containing complexity through structured organization
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a universal resource management framework that handles multiple connectivity types through a common architecture. The same basic resource pool structure and management mechanisms serve multiple purposes, with dedicated pools configured for specific use cases like URLLC and IoT. This multi-functional approach improves adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity
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AI summary
This document discloses a solution for providing a terminal device with a multi-connectivity service. According to an aspect, a method comprises: determining, autonomously by a terminal device of a wireless communication system, to request for establishment of parallel connections with multiple access nodes; transmitting, by the terminal device, at least one access request to a plurality of access nodes; and receiving, by the terminal device at least one response to the at least one access request from at least one radio access node, wherein the response contains information related to establishment of the parallel connections.