Wireless Device Radio Resource Management via Dynamic Capability Mode Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless devices face inefficiencies in resource consumption and quality of service due to unnecessary allocation of high radio resources by networks, which can lead to battery drain and poor user experience, especially when applications do not require high data rates.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus in wireless devices that dynamically manage radio resources by modifying their capabilities to match application requirements, using techniques like concealing higher data rate capabilities from the network and switching between different radio modes and categories based on current application needs, thereby optimizing resource usage and ensuring better battery performance and QoS.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the network allocates high radio resources to wireless devices, then data rate capability is improved, but battery consumption increases and QoS deteriorates when high data rates are not needed
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device dynamically adjusts its reported capability mode between different radio access technologies (e.g., HSDPA/HSUPA vs. R99) based on real-time application requirements. The device monitors application data rate needs and switches capability declarations accordingly, allowing the network to allocate appropriate radio resources that match actual usage patterns rather than always allocating maximum resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the parameter of capability mode indication sent to the network, switching between different radio technology modes (HSDPA/HSUPA category indications vs. R99 mode indications). This parameter change enables the network to adjust resource allocation and data rates to match application requirements, reducing unnecessary battery consumption when high data rates are not needed.
2Speed
If the network allocates high radio resources to wireless devices, then data rate capability is improved, but Quality of Service deteriorates due to unnecessary resource allocation
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device dynamically adjusts its reported capability mode between different radio access technologies (e.g., HSDPA/HSUPA vs. R99) based on real-time application requirements. The device monitors application data rate needs and switches capability declarations accordingly, allowing the network to allocate appropriate radio resources that match actual usage patterns rather than always allocating maximum resources.
3Speed
If the wireless device uses higher data rate radio modes, then data transfer speed is improved, but battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The wireless device dynamically adjusts its reported capability mode between different radio access technologies (e.g., HSDPA/HSUPA vs. R99) based on real-time application requirements. The device monitors application data rate needs and switches capability declarations accordingly, allowing the network to allocate appropriate radio resources that match actual usage patterns rather than always allocating maximum resources.
Solution Approach 2:
The device changes the parameter of capability mode indication sent to the network, switching between different radio technology modes (HSDPA/HSUPA category indications vs. R99 mode indications). This parameter change enables the network to adjust resource allocation and data rates to match application requirements, reducing unnecessary battery consumption when high data rates are not needed.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for radio resource management in a wireless device is provided. A type of data connection to be established between the wireless device and a network is determined. A radio resource capability mode for the data connection based on resource requirements of the determined type of data connection is dynamically determined wherein the radio resource capability mode is selected from a plurality of radio resource capability modes operable by the wireless device within wireless technologies supported by the network. The determined radio resource capability mode is conveyed to the network during connection establishment between the wireless device and the network, wherein the radio resource capability mode is used by the network to determine radio resources to be allocated to the wireless device for the connection.