Transport Conversion Gateway for Mobile Base Station Connection Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
In wireless communication systems, especially with mobile base stations, maintaining signal and data connections is challenging due to the dynamic nature of mobile base stations, which can lead to interruptions and reduced communication quality, particularly when using flexible connections like microwave or laser interfaces.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a transport conversion gateway that dynamically allocates and manages transport network layer information, allowing mobile base stations to transition between different dynamic and static ports to maintain stable connections with a fixed network, even when moving, thereby avoiding disruptions in the radio network layer connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mobile base stations use flexible connections (microwave or laser interfaces) to maintain mobility, then the adaptability and mobility of the base station is improved, but the connection stability and signal quality deteriorates due to dynamic movement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a transport network layer as an intermediary between the mobile base station portion and the fixed network portion. This intermediary layer absorbs the dynamics of movement by dynamically allocating transport ports and managing transport channels, while presenting a stable interface to the radio network layer. The transport network layer acts as a buffer that decouples the mobility requirements from the connection stability requirements, allowing the base station to move freely while maintaining reliable connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic port allocation and dynamic transport channel management in the transport network layer. When the mobile base station portion moves, the system dynamically reassigns transport ports and reconfigures transport channels to maintain optimal connections. This dynamic adaptation at the transport layer allows the system to respond to mobility while maintaining connection stability, resolving the contradiction between mobility and connection reliability.
2Area of stationary object
If the mobile base station moves to different locations, then the coverage area and service capability is improved, but the signal connection and data transmission may be interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary allocation of multiple transport ports and pre-establishment of transport channels before the mobile base station moves. The system prepares alternative transport paths in advance, so when movement occurs, the transition can be executed smoothly without interruption. This preliminary preparation ensures that coverage expansion through mobility does not compromise connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent ensures continuous signal and data transmission by implementing seamless handover mechanisms at the transport network layer. When the mobile base station moves from one location to another, the transport layer maintains continuous transport channels and performs smooth port switching, ensuring that the useful action of signal transmission continues without interruption despite the change in physical location.
3Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic port allocation is implemented to support mobility, then the adaptability to movement is improved, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the communication system into distinct layers: the radio network layer and the transport network layer. The transport network layer is further segmented into transport channel management and port allocation functions. This segmentation isolates the complexity of dynamic port allocation to the transport layer, preventing it from propagating to the radio network layer. The modular segmentation allows complex adaptive functions to be implemented without overwhelming system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The transport network layer serves as an intermediary that absorbs and manages the complexity of dynamic port allocation and transport channel management. By confining this complexity to the transport layer, the system can implement sophisticated adaptability mechanisms without requiring the entire system to become equally complex. The intermediary layer acts as a complexity buffer, managing adaptive functions while presenting a simpler interface to other layers.
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AI summary
This disclosure relates generally to wireless communications and, more particularly, to systems and methods for maintaining signal and data connections from a mobile base station portion relative to a fixed network portion. In one embodiment, a method performed by a communication node gateway, includes: receiving a signal from a mobile communication node portion at a first dynamic port during a first duration of time; directing the signal from the first dynamic port to a static port associated with transport network layer information during the first duration of time; receiving the signal at a second dynamic port during a second duration of time after the first duration of time; and directing the signal from the second dynamic port to the static port during the second duration of time by using the transport network layer information.