Terminal Reconfiguration Signaling for Seamless Service
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Solution Overview
Problem
During reconfiguration of an information processing unit in a terminal, the quality of service is negatively affected due to potential degradation or interruption of information processing, leading to significant quality issues when switching between communication technologies like GSM and UMTS or between duplex mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A method is introduced where the terminal signals the start and end of the reconfiguration phase to the communication system, allowing it to adapt its operations and maintain service quality. This includes storing received information in a buffer memory and implementing degraded processing to quickly empty the buffer, and the communication system can adjust transmission methods such as introducing delays or increasing error protection to ensure continuous service.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the information processing unit performs reconfiguration to switch between communication technologies or modes, then the adaptability of the terminal is improved, but the quality of service deteriorates due to processing degradation or interruption
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal performs reconfiguration in advance during periods when service quality requirements are lower, and prepares configuration changes before they are needed. The system proactively manages reconfiguration timing to prevent service degradation during critical communication periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The information processing unit performs reconfiguration periodically or at predetermined intervals, rather than continuously or on-demand. This periodic approach allows the system to maintain stable operation during most times while periodically updating configurations to adapt to changing communication requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the information processing unit carries out reconfiguration, then the ability to switch communication modes is improved, but information processing is degraded or interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
Configuration changes are prepared and staged in advance before being applied to the information processing unit. The system pre-loads new configuration parameters and validates them before activation, ensuring that mode switching can occur with minimal interruption to ongoing information processing operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The information processing unit dynamically adjusts its configuration parameters in real-time based on communication requirements, allowing seamless transitions between different communication modes without complete processing interruption. The system maintains operational flexibility while minimizing service disruption.
3Device complexity
If reconfiguration is performed without signaling to the communication system, then the device complexity is reduced, but the quality of service deteriorates due to uncoordinated processing degradation
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal implements a feedback mechanism where it signals the communication system about reconfiguration events and receives acknowledgments or coordination instructions. This feedback loop allows the system to maintain service quality through coordinated action while keeping the signaling mechanism relatively simple and integrated into existing communication protocols.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for the reconfiguration of an information processing unit of a terminal (1), said terminal being arranged in such a way as to receive information from a communication system (2, 3). The inventive method comprises the following steps: a reconfiguration phase of the information processing unit is initiated; and an information message signalling the initiation of the reconfiguration phase of the information processing unit is transmitted from the terminal to the communication system.