Network Side Device Spectrum Sharing UMTS LTE Load Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communications systems, there is an inefficient use of spectrum resources due to unbalanced loads in UMTS and LTE systems, leading to either a shortage or waste of resources, resulting in suboptimal data transmission efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A network side device and user equipment system that allocates shared frequency time slices based on load information and cycle periods between UMTS and LTE systems, allowing data transmission in specific time slots to optimize resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If different frequencies are selected for UMTS and LTE systems, then data transmission can be performed, but spectrum resources become unbalanced leading to shortage or waste

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidspectrum resource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges UMTS and LTE systems to share the same frequency resource. The network side device allocates the shared frequency to either UMTS or LTE based on load information, combining two separate systems into a unified resource-sharing framework that eliminates spectrum imbalance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic frequency allocation where the network side device continuously monitors load information of both UMTS and LTE systems and adjusts time slice allocation accordingly. This dynamic adjustment ensures that spectrum resources are allocated according to actual demand, preventing both shortage and waste.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of energy

If a shared frequency is allocated to both UMTS and LTE systems, then spectrum resource balance is improved, but system complexity increases due to load monitoring and time slice management

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespectrum resource utilizationVSAvoidnetwork side device complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the shared frequency resource into distinct time slices for UMTS and LTE systems. The network side device divides time into first time slices allocated to UMTS and second time slices allocated to LTE, managing complexity through temporal segmentation rather than simultaneous multi-frequency management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the network side device monitors load information from both UMTS and LTE systems and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust time slice allocation. This closed-loop control simplifies decision-making by relying on automated feedback rather than complex manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If time slice allocation is implemented based on load information, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but measurement and control difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission efficiencyVSAvoidload information monitoring
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the UMTS and LTE systems to self-report their load information to the network side device. Each system autonomously measures its own load state and transmits this information for allocation decisions, eliminating the need for complex external monitoring infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3654686B1Network side device, user equipment, and spectrum sharing method thereof
Publication Date: 2023.09.06 HUAWEI TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a network side device, user equipment, and a spectrum sharing method thereof. The method includes: acquiring load information of a first system and load information of a second system; acquiring a cycle period of a shared frequency of the first system and the second system; obtaining time slice allocation information according to the load information of the first system, the load information of the second system, and the cycle period, where the time slice allocation information includes a first time slice and a second time slice; and sending the time slice allocation information to user equipment, so that the user equipment performs data transmission at the first time slice by using the first system and by using the shared frequency and performs data transmission at the second time slice by using the second system and by using the shared frequency. By means of the foregoing manner, in the present invention, a shared frequency can be allocated, according to load information of a first system and load information of a second system, to the first system or the second system to perform data transmission, so that efficiency of transmitting system data can be effectively improved.