Dynamic Wireless Resource Allocation via Base Station Morphology Classification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless networks inefficiently allocate resources between different transmission services due to static and inflexible allocation methods, leading to suboptimal use of resources such as LTE resources, bandwidth, and capacity.

Innovation Solution

Classifying base stations into different morphologies (rural, suburban, urban) based on geographic location, distance, and resource utilization, and using a resource scheduling assistant to generate tailored resource allocation recommendations for each morphology, allowing for dynamic adjustment of resource allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If static resource allocation is used between unicast and eMBMS services, then resource allocation is simple and stable, but resource utilization efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilization efficiencyVSAvoidresource allocation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic resource allocation by allowing base stations to adjust resource allocation between unicast and eMBMS services based on real-time service demands and network conditions. The resource allocation is no longer static but adapts continuously to changing traffic patterns, ensuring optimal utilization of available resources while maintaining manageable complexity through automated decision-making algorithms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the allocation parameters dynamically by adjusting the proportion of resources allocated to different services based on measured service demands. Instead of fixed parameter values, the system modifies allocation parameters in response to varying network conditions, thereby improving resource utilization efficiency without requiring overly complex manual configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If uniform resource allocation is applied to all base stations, then configuration and management are simplified, but adaptability to different service demands deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to service demandsVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by allowing each base station to have customized resource allocation configurations tailored to its specific service demands and network conditions. Instead of uniform allocation across all base stations, each base station receives optimized allocation parameters based on local measurements and requirements, thereby improving adaptability while the system manages complexity through automated generation of these localized configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the network into individual base station units, each with its own resource allocation profile. This segmentation allows independent optimization of resource allocation at each base station level based on local conditions, improving overall system adaptability. The complexity is managed by applying the same allocation methodology across segmented units rather than creating entirely unique configurations for each.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If manual resource allocation adjustment is performed, then control precision is maintained, but response time to changing demands increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresponse speed to service demandsVSAvoidresource allocation precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automated feedback mechanisms where base stations continuously monitor service demands and resource utilization, then automatically adjust resource allocation in response to measured conditions. This closed-loop feedback system maintains precision in resource allocation decisions while significantly improving response speed to changing service demands, eliminating the delays inherent in manual adjustment processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables base stations to perform self-service by automatically adjusting their own resource allocation based on locally measured service demands. Each base station independently monitors its own conditions and makes autonomous allocation decisions, thereby achieving both rapid response to changing demands and precise allocation control without requiring manual intervention or external coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS8913554B2Flexible provisioning of wireless resources based on morphology to support broadcasting/multicasting
Publication Date: 2014.12.16 VERIZON PATENT & LICENSING INC
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AI summary

A system may receive base station configuration data associated with base stations, classify the base stations into morphologies based on the base station configuration data, identify resource utilization data associated with the base stations, generate resource allocation recommendations for the base stations based on the resource utilization data and the morphologies, and transmit the resource allocation recommendations for the base stations to permit the stations to allocate resources based on the resource allocation recommendations.