Wireless Host Device Connection Consolidation for Network Load Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
As the number of 4G-capable devices connected to a network increases, the network efficiency declines due to peak loading, leading to adverse network overhead traffic, reaching maximum 'Active+Idle User Equipment' capacity, and resulting in service denial or low quality of service, especially during peak times.
Innovation Solution
An access node compiles a priority list of active wireless devices based on operating parameters and selects a wireless host device to establish a single connection, reducing network load by having only the wireless host device transmit data, thereby decreasing bandwidth requirements and alleviating congestion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple 4G-capable devices are allowed to connect simultaneously to the network, then device connectivity and user accessibility are improved, but network loading increases and network efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple device connections into a single connection by establishing a host device connection and having other devices access the network through this host device. This consolidation reduces the total number of active network connections while maintaining connectivity for multiple devices, thereby reducing network loading and improving network efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a host device as an intermediary between multiple subscriber devices and the network. The host device establishes a single network connection and shares this connection with other devices, acting as a mediator that allows multiple devices to access the network without each device establishing its own separate connection, thus reducing overall network load.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the number of active device connections is increased, then more devices can access the network, but network overhead traffic increases and service quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple device connections into a single host device connection, thereby reducing the total number of connection-related overhead traffic. By merging multiple devices under a single connection, the system maintains the ability to serve multiple devices while significantly reducing the overhead traffic that would otherwise increase with each individual device connection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple simultaneous data connections are established, then more devices can transmit data, but maximum 'Active+Idle User Equipment' capacity is reached and service denial occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple device connections into a single host device connection, which allows multiple devices to access the network without each device consuming separate connection capacity. This consolidation prevents the system from reaching the maximum 'Active+Idle User Equipment' capacity limit, thereby maintaining service availability and preventing service denial for devices.
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AI summary
In systems and methods for reducing network traffic generated by a plurality of wireless devices operating over a communication network, an indication is received at an access node when a plurality of wireless devices assigned to a subscriber operate simultaneously as active wireless devices over a communication network. A priority list of the active wireless devices arranged according to the highest priority based on operating parameters of the active wireless devices is compiled. One of the active wireless devices is selected as a wireless host device based on the active wireless devices based upon the compiled priority list. Channel state data received from the active wireless devices at the access node is correlated to determine whether the active wireless devices and the wireless host device are in close proximity with each other. A wireless connection is established between the wireless host device and the active wireless devices, that are found to be in close proximity of wireless host device.