Wireless Resource Allocation for Bandwidth Occupancy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional resource allocation methods in wireless communication systems do not consider the resource use requirement, such as 80% bandwidth occupancy, which is necessary for proper device operation, leading to inadequate resource allocation for devices using unlicensed carriers.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for allocating resources in a wireless communication system that determines a set of user equipment (UEs) based on available resources and resource use requirements, dividing resources into groups of resource blocks, and allocating these blocks to ensure that each UE meets the specified resource use requirement, such as 80% bandwidth occupancy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional resource allocation methods are used, then resource allocation flexibility is maintained, but resource use requirements (e.g., 80% bandwidth occupancy) are not satisfied

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource use requirement satisfactionVSAvoidallocation scheme complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the available resource blocks into multiple groups and allocates them to different UEs in a structured manner. This segmentation enables the system to meet resource use requirements (e.g., 80% bandwidth occupancy) while maintaining manageable complexity through systematic resource organization and allocation rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If resource allocation is optimized to meet bandwidth occupancy requirements, then device operational effectiveness is improved, but allocation scheme complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice operational effectivenessVSAvoidallocation scheme complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation where the network device determines available resource blocks and adjusts allocations based on current system conditions and resource use requirements. This dynamic approach ensures devices can operate effectively while the allocation scheme adapts to changing conditions, managing complexity through flexibility rather than rigid structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where the network device monitors resource usage and allocation effectiveness, then adjusts subsequent allocations to meet bandwidth occupancy requirements. This feedback loop ensures operational effectiveness while managing allocation scheme complexity through iterative optimization based on actual system performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP3332595B1Method and device for resource allocation
Publication Date: 2024.07.03 NEC CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the disclosure provide a method and device for allocating resource in a wireless communication system. The method comprises : determining a set of user equipment (UEs) requesting for resource allocation based on resource available in the wireless communication system and a resource use requirement; allocating the resource to the set of UEs according to the resource use requirement; and sending information about the allocated resource to each UE in the set of UEs.