Network Resource Allocation Based on UE Antenna Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Base stations face inefficiencies in network resource allocation due to treating single antenna LTE devices similarly to dual antenna devices, leading to wasted resources, unfair allocation, and increased dropped calls and handover failures.
Innovation Solution
Providing base stations with UE antenna information and device type information to create network resource allocation policies, allowing for intelligent scheduling that matches resource allocation to the specific needs of each device type, such as reducing downlink resources for uplink-centric devices like wearable cameras.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If base stations allocate network resources uniformly to all LTE devices regardless of antenna configuration, then device compatibility and simplicity are maintained, but network resource efficiency deteriorates and resource waste increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network resource allocation into distinct categories based on device antenna configuration (single-antenna vs. dual-antenna devices). By dividing the homogeneous resource allocation approach into heterogeneous allocation groups, the system can assign appropriate resource quantities to each segment, thereby reducing overall network resource waste while maintaining manageable complexity through structured categorization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the resource allocation parameter from a uniform fixed value to a dynamic value that varies based on device antenna configuration. Base stations now adjust resource allocation parameters according to whether a device has single or dual antennas, enabling optimized resource utilization that matches actual device capabilities and reduces unnecessary resource consumption.
2Reliability
If base stations allocate sufficient network resources to all devices, then service reliability is improved, but resource allocation fairness deteriorates when single antenna devices receive excessive resources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by tailoring resource allocation to the specific characteristics of each device type. Instead of applying a uniform resource allocation policy globally, the system implements location-specific (device-specific) resource allocation where single-antenna devices receive appropriate resource quantities matched to their capabilities, while dual-antenna devices receive resources corresponding to their higher capacity. This resolves the fairness issue while maintaining service reliability for each device category.
3Adaptability or versatility
If base stations treat all LTE devices as dual antenna devices, then device compatibility is improved, but resource allocation efficiency deteriorates and dropped calls increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamics into the resource allocation system by making allocation decisions adaptive to real-time device characteristics. Base stations dynamically identify whether connected devices are single-antenna or dual-antenna types and adjust resource allocation accordingly. This dynamic approach replaces static uniform allocation, improving resource allocation efficiency and reducing dropped calls while maintaining compatibility with diverse device types through flexible adaptation.
4Reliability
If base stations allocate more network resources to single antenna devices, then service coverage is improved, but overall network capacity deteriorates due to resource waste
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the resource allocation parameter from excessive uniform allocation to optimized differentiated allocation. By adjusting the resource quantity parameter based on device antenna configuration, the system ensures single-antenna devices receive sufficient resources for reliable service coverage while preventing wasteful over-allocation. This parameter optimization maintains service coverage for vulnerable devices while preserving overall network resource availability for broader network capacity.
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AI summary
A device may receive a request, from a user equipment (UE), to connect to a network. The device may receive antenna information indicating that the UE has a single antenna, and the device may receive device type information indicating a device type of the UE or network resource requirements associated with the UE. The device may obtain network policy information, relating to the UE, based on the antenna information and/or the device type information. The network policy information may indicate one or more policy rules associated with allocating network resources. The device may determine a quantity of network resources to allocate based on the network policy information, and the device may allocate the quantity of network resources for the UE.