Wireless Resource Switching with Synchronized Activation Signals

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Solution Overview

Problem

The switching of wireless resources in wireless communication networks often leads to conflicts or resource waste due to unsynchronized activation and deactivation of resources.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for simultaneously activating a first resource and deactivating a second resource using a unified activation signal, based on a resource identifier, to optimize resource scheduling and reduce conflicts and waste.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If resources are switched between activated and deactivated states for different terminal devices, then resource sharing and flexibility are improved, but resource conflicts and waste increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource sharing flexibilityVSAvoidresource conflict
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by having the network side device send activation signals in advance that contain resource identification information. The terminal device receives these signals before resource switching is needed, allowing it to prepare for the switching operation. This advance notification enables the terminal to properly manage the transition between activated and deactivated resources, reducing conflicts and waste while maintaining flexibility in resource sharing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If resources are switched between activated and deactivated states, then resource utilization efficiency is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource utilization efficiencyVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the network side device monitors terminal device status and sends activation signals accordingly. The terminal device responds to these signals by properly activating or deactivating resources. This feedback loop ensures that resource switching operations are coordinated correctly, maintaining communication reliability while improving resource utilization efficiency through better alignment of resource allocation with actual terminal needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If resource switching operations are performed without coordinated activation signals, then operational simplicity is maintained, but resource conflicts and waste increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperation simplicityVSAvoidresource waste
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by enabling the terminal device to autonomously process activation signals and manage its own resource state transitions. The terminal receives activation signals with resource identification information and independently determines which resources to activate or deactivate based on the signal content. This self-service approach maintains operational simplicity for the terminal while reducing resource waste through coordinated switching, as the terminal actively manages its resource state rather than passively experiencing conflicts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12634975B2Activated resource switching method, communication device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2026.05.19 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

An activated resource switching method, performed by a User Equipment (UE) in a wireless communication network, includes: receiving an activation signal carrying a resource identifier; and in response to the resource identifier indicating a resource to be activated for the UE, activating a first resource based on a configuration of the resource to be activated containing the resource identifier, and deactivating an activated second resource.