Wireless Traffic Bonding Surplus Band Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems using traffic bonding to expand transmission capacity face challenges in effectively utilizing surplus radio bands, as existing techniques do not provide methods for detecting and utilizing these surplus bands efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication apparatus and method that includes flow rate monitoring and detecting means to identify surplus radio bands in a virtual circuit configured by bundling multiple radio links, allowing for the effective use of these surplus bands by comparing the monitored traffic flow rate with the radio band capacity and controlling the link usage accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If traffic bonding is used to expand transmission capacity, then transmission capacity is improved, but surplus radio bands cannot be effectively utilized

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission capacityVSAvoidsurplus radio bands utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the receiving apparatus monitors traffic flow rates on each radio link and feeds back this information to the transmitting apparatus. Based on this feedback, the transmitting apparatus dynamically adjusts traffic distribution to utilize surplus radio bands, converting otherwise wasted capacity into effective transmission resources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the traffic distribution dynamic by continuously monitoring traffic flow rates and adjusting the distribution strategy in real-time. When surplus radio bands are detected on certain links, the system dynamically redirects traffic to these links, allowing the system to adapt to changing transmission conditions and maximize resource utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Quantity of substance

If multiple radio links are bundled for traffic bonding, then transmission capacity is expanded, but detection of surplus bands becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission capacityVSAvoidsurplus band detection
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the monitoring function by having the receiving apparatus independently monitor traffic flow rates on each individual radio link. This segmentation simplifies the detection process by breaking down the complex virtual circuit into manageable individual links, making it easier to identify surplus bands on specific links without being overwhelmed by the complexity of the bundled configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces traffic flow rate information as an intermediary metric that mediates between the physical radio links and the virtual circuit. By monitoring and comparing traffic flow rates against link capacities, the system indirectly detects surplus bands without directly measuring complex virtual circuit parameters, simplifying the detection process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If traffic is distributed across multiple radio links, then transmission capacity is secured, but effective use of surplus capacity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission capacity securityVSAvoideffective use of surplus bands
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameter of traffic distribution by adjusting how traffic is allocated across radio links based on monitored flow rates. When surplus capacity is detected on certain links, the system modifies distribution parameters to redirect traffic, thereby converting idle capacity into productive transmission resources while maintaining reliable connectivity through the bonded links.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS10869226B2Wireless communication apparatus, wireless communication system and wireless communication method
Publication Date: 2020.12.15 NEC CORP
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AI summary

A wireless communication apparatus, a wireless communication system and a wireless communication method which can effectively use surplus radio bands of a first link configured by bundling a plurality of radio links are provided. The wireless communication apparatus (1) includes a flow rate monitoring unit (2) and a detecting unit (4). The flow rate monitoring unit (2) monitors a traffic flow rate of the virtual circuit. The detecting unit (4) compares the monitored traffic flow rate with radio bands of the virtual circuit, and detects a surplus of radio bands of the virtual circuit relative to the traffic flow rate.