Virtual RLC Entity for Carrier Aggregation Data Distribution

The patent applies preliminary action by having the network controller pre-assign data and sequence numbers to multiple base stations before actual transmission. This allows base stations to have data ready in advance, eliminating waiting time and reducing resource waste due to inter-base station latencies. The RLC entity in the network controller distributes data packets with assigned sequence numbers to appropriate base stations proactively, ensuring efficient utilization of aggregated frequency resources.

The patent introduces a network controller as an intermediary that centralizes the coordination function for data distribution among multiple base stations. This intermediary manages the pre-assignment of data and sequence numbers, handling the complexity of coordination centrally rather than requiring complex peer-to-peer coordination between base stations. The RLC entity in the network controller acts as the mediator that simplifies the overall system architecture while achieving efficient resource utilization.