UAV Traffic Management Entity for Long-Distance Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication technologies, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy, are inadequate for long-distance communication between uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) controllers and UAVs, especially in non-line-of-sight scenarios.
Innovation Solution
A wireless network communication method that involves an uncrewed aerial vehicle traffic management entity to authorize and pair UAV controllers and UAVs, facilitating long-distance communication through a 3GPP network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If Wi-Fi or Bluetooth low energy technology is used for pairing and connection between uncrewed aerial vehicle controller and uncrewed aerial vehicle, then short-distance communication is achieved, but long-distance communication requirement cannot be met
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a 3GPP network as an intermediary communication channel between the uncrewed aerial vehicle controller and the uncrewed aerial vehicle. The controller and vehicle both connect to the 3GPP network, which relays communication signals, enabling long-distance and non-line-of-sight communication that direct short-range technologies cannot achieve.
2Adaptability or versatility
If direct pairing connection is used between uncrewed aerial vehicle controller and uncrewed aerial vehicle, then simple connection is achieved, but network authorization and long-distance communication capability are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the uncrewed aerial vehicle controller and the uncrewed aerial vehicle both capable of accessing the 3GPP network, giving them universal communication capability. This allows them to communicate not only directly when close but also through the network when distant, adapting to various communication scenarios without requiring different connection mechanisms.
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AI summary
A wireless network communication method, a network device, and a terminal, where the method includes: An uncrewed aerial vehicle traffic management entity receives an authorization request. The uncrewed aerial vehicle traffic management entity sends an authorization response. The authorization request is used to request authorization to control an uncrewed aerial vehicle by a terminal, and the authorization response is used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to control the uncrewed aerial vehicle. Alternatively, the authorization request is used to request authorization to pair a terminal with an uncrewed aerial vehicle controller, and the authorization response is used to indicate whether the terminal is allowed to be paired with the uncrewed aerial vehicle controller.