Uplink Resource Allocation Rules for Terminal Device Bearer Paths

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Current communication technologies lack a method for flexible resource allocation for paths configured for a terminal device's bearer, which affects the reliability of service data transmission.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of first and second uplink resource allocation rules, configured by the network-side device for different states of a path, allows for flexible resource allocation by the terminal device based on the path's state, improving service data transmission reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a path is deactivated for data transmission, then resource allocation complexity is reduced, but resource allocation flexibility deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation complexityVSAvoidresource allocation flexibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling the path state to change between activated and deactivated, with corresponding dynamic switching between first and second uplink resource allocation rules. This allows the resource allocation mechanism to adapt to different path states, maintaining flexibility while managing complexity through state-dependent rule application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple uplink resource allocation rules are configured for different path states, then resource allocation flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource allocation flexibilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by configuring different uplink resource allocation rules specifically for different path states (activated vs. deactivated). Instead of using a single uniform rule, the system applies localized rules tailored to each state, improving resource allocation flexibility while managing complexity through targeted rule application rather than comprehensive redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Device complexity

If uplink resource allocation is performed without considering path state, then device complexity is reduced, but service data transmission reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidservice data transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies feedback by using the path state (activated or deactivated) as input to determine which uplink resource allocation rule to apply. The terminal device receives feedback about the current path state and accordingly selects the appropriate resource allocation rule, ensuring reliable service data transmission while maintaining manageable device complexity through rule-based decision making.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3876638B1Resource allocation method, terminal device and network-side device
Publication Date: 2025.04.30 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD
  • EP3876638B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP3876638B1 patent drawingFigure 3~4
  • EP3876638B1 patent drawingFigure 5~7

AI summary

This disclosure provides a resource allocation method, a terminal device, and a network-side device. The method includes: receiving uplink resource allocation rule information configured for a path of a bearer of a terminal device, where the uplink resource allocation rule information includes a first uplink resource allocation rule and/or a second uplink resource allocation rule, the first uplink resource allocation rule is an uplink resource allocation rule used when the path is in an activated state, and the second uplink resource allocation rule is an uplink resource allocation rule used when the path is in a deactivated state; and performing uplink resource allocation based on the uplink resource allocation rule information.