TSN Port Configuration via CNC for Conflict-Free 5G Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing 5G systems face issues with transmission conflicts and poor port configuration during data transmission in time-sensitive networks (TSN), leading to inefficient and unreliable communication.

Innovation Solution

A method for implementing data transmission in TSN systems that involves reporting port management parameters to a centralized network controller (CNC) and using a session management function (SMF) device to manage port resources, ensuring timely and comprehensive port configuration for aperiodic and periodic services, thereby resolving transmission conflicts and optimizing port allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If port management parameters are not reported to CNC, then system complexity is reduced, but transmission reliability deteriorates due to transmission conflicts and poor port configuration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism where the SMF device acts as a mediator between the 5G system and TSN network. The SMF reports port management parameters to the CNC, enabling the CNC to make informed scheduling decisions. This intermediary approach resolves transmission conflicts by providing the CNC with necessary port configuration information without requiring direct complex interactions between all network elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary action by having the SMF device report port management parameters to the CNC in advance before data transmission occurs. This allows the CNC to pre-configure port resources and prepare scheduling decisions, preventing transmission conflicts before they happen. The port configuration information is made available beforehand, enabling proactive rather than reactive conflict resolution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If port resources are not allocated for different service types, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity deteriorates due to transmission conflicts between aperiodic and periodic services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidport configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing port resources into different allocations for aperiodic services and periodic services. The SMF device reports separate port management parameters for different service types, and the CNC allocates specific port pairs for each service category. This segmentation prevents transmission conflicts between services with different timing requirements, improving overall data transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by providing differentiated port configuration for different service types. Aperiodic services receive port allocations optimized for their specific timing characteristics, while periodic services receive port allocations optimized for their periodic nature. This localized optimization ensures each service type receives appropriate resource allocation without requiring complex global reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Measurement precision

If port configuration is not optimized for different service types, then ease of operation is improved, but measurement precision deteriorates due to poor time synchronization

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetime synchronization accuracyVSAvoidport configuration simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables self-service by allowing the SMF device to automatically report port management parameters to the CNC based on the service requirements. The system self-configures port allocations for different service types without requiring manual intervention. This automated approach maintains time synchronization accuracy while keeping the operation simple for network operators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP4037366B1Method for realizing data transmission of time-sensitive network, related device and medium
Publication Date: 2026.04.22 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiment of the present application provides a method for realizing data transmission of time-sensitive network, related device and medium, wherein one of the methods comprises: in a protocol data unit session management process of a user terminal, a session management function device reports port management parameters to a centralized network controller, the port management parameters comprise an identifier of the user terminal, a first port list provided by a device side time-sensitive network converter connected with the user terminal, and a second port list provided by a network time-sensitive network converter connected with a user plane function device; the session management function device receives port configuration parameters issued by the centralized network controller, the port configuration parameters comprise port resources associated with the protocol data unit session. The present application can effectively solve the problems of transmission conflicts, poor port configuration and the like, and ensure the smooth data transmission process of the time-sensitive network.