Wireless Relay Scheduling via Base Station Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication systems, particularly in LTE and NR technologies, face inefficiencies in scheduling data transmission and reception due to the lack of centralized control in networks with multiple wireless communication relays, leading to reduced scheduling efficiency and coordination issues.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method where a base station can transmit scheduling requests and commands through a wireless communication relay to a network node, enabling centralized control and coordination of data transmission and reception, using multiple wireless links for efficient data handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If multiple wireless communication relays are deployed to extend network coverage, then network coverage and connectivity are improved, but scheduling efficiency and coordination between relays deteriorate due to lack of centralized control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a relay controller as an intermediary component that is coupled to multiple wireless communication relays. This controller centralizes the scheduling decisions and coordinates data transmission between relays and network nodes, thereby resolving the coordination issues that arise in multi-relay networks. The relay controller acts as the mediator that enables efficient scheduling while maintaining the benefits of multiple relays for extended coverage.
2Productivity
If centralized control is implemented through a relay controller, then scheduling efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional control components
Solution Approach 1:
The relay controller is designed to perform multiple functions: it controls scheduling decisions for multiple relays, coordinates data transmission, and manages communication with network nodes. By consolidating these diverse functions into a single multi-functional controller, the patent achieves centralized scheduling efficiency without proportionally increasing system complexity. The controller serves multiple relays simultaneously, making the added complexity worthwhile through improved productivity.
3Reliability
If relay controllers coordinate data transmission between relays and network nodes, then data transmission coordination is improved, but communication overhead increases due to multiple wireless links
Solution Approach 1:
The relay controller performs preliminary scheduling decisions and coordinates transmission parameters before actual data transmission occurs. By pre-establishing the transmission schedule and coordination parameters, the system reduces the need for continuous communication and real-time adjustments over multiple wireless links. This preliminary coordination action minimizes the communication overhead required to maintain reliable data transmission across the relay network.
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AI summary
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a wireless communication relay may receive, via a first wireless link with a base station, a scheduling request that identifies scheduling information for scheduling transmission or reception of data via a second wireless link with a network node. The wireless communication relay may transmit, via the second wireless link, a scheduling command in accordance with the scheduling information. The wireless communication relay may transmit or receive, via the second wireless link, the data in accordance with the scheduling information. Numerous other aspects are provided.