Validity-Gated Terminal Data Transmission for Network Load Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Poor data transmission quality occurs when multiple terminal devices transmit data to a network device, particularly in communication systems with large amounts of data, low time sensitivity, and low user sensitivity, leading to potential interference with real-time services during network load imbalances.

Innovation Solution

A method where terminal devices receive first indication information to determine their validity before transmitting data, using probability thresholds or bit information to manage data transmission based on network load, ensuring only valid devices transmit data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If multiple terminal devices transmit data to a network device, then data collection completeness is improved, but data transmission quality deteriorates due to network load imbalance and interference with real-time services

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata collection completenessVSAvoiddata transmission quality
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The network device performs partial data collection by selectively determining whether each terminal device transmits data based on validity determination. Not all terminal devices transmit data in every collection opportunity, which reduces network load while still achieving adequate data collection for model training.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The network device sends indication information in advance to terminal devices, allowing them to determine validity and prepare for potential data transmission before the actual data collection occurs. This preliminary action helps manage network load by preventing unnecessary transmission attempts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Quantity of substance

If all terminal devices transmit data continuously, then data availability is improved, but network resources are wasted and real-time services are interfered with

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata availabilityVSAvoidnetwork resource waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

Terminal devices perform partial data transmission based on validity determination from indication information. Only devices determined to be valid will transmit data, reducing unnecessary transmissions and network resource consumption while maintaining adequate data availability for model training.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The network device provides feedback through indication information to terminal devices, enabling them to adjust their transmission behavior. This feedback mechanism ensures data availability by guiding which devices should transmit, while preventing network resource waste by stopping invalid devices from transmitting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If probability threshold method is used for validity determination, then transmission control flexibility is improved, but system complexity increases due to threshold configuration and management

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission control flexibilityVSAvoidthreshold configuration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses probability thresholds as configurable parameters to control data transmission validity. By adjusting the threshold value, the system can flexibly control the proportion of terminal devices that transmit data, balancing data collection effectiveness with network load management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

4Ease of manufacture

If bit information method is used for validity determination, then implementation simplicity is improved, but transmission control precision deteriorates compared to probability threshold method

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimplementation simplicityVSAvoidtransmission control precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses simple bit information (0 or 1) as a disposable, lightweight mechanism for validity determination. Each indication contains minimal information that terminal devices use for immediate transmission decisions, providing implementation simplicity while maintaining adequate control precision for the application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS12425908B2Data transmission method, electronic device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.09.23 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A data transmission method is provided. The method comprises: a terminal device receiving first indication information, wherein the first indication information is used to determine whether the terminal device is valid; and the terminal device determining, according to the first indication information, whether to transmit first data. Further disclosed are another data transmission method, an electronic device, and a storage medium.