Wireless Transmission Controller for Dynamic Bandwidth Scheduling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Not all client applications on mobile terminals support transmission scheduling, and those that do may require user intervention for scheduling, limiting benefits from dynamic pricing changes, as users cannot automatically initiate transmissions when prices are favorable.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for transmitting information to wireless terminals that involve receiving transmission requests, applying stored rules to grant reservations, monitoring compliance during transmission, and dynamically controlling bandwidth based on cost and network conditions to ensure compliance with transmission rules, allowing for automatic initiation of transmissions when prices are favorable.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If transmission scheduling is implemented to take advantage of dynamic pricing, then transmission costs are reduced, but user intervention is required which limits automation benefits
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by implementing an automated transmission scheduling mechanism that monitors pricing conditions and autonomously initiates transmissions without requiring user intervention. The network controller automatically evaluates pricing signals and executes transmission decisions based on predefined rules, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring manual user input.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously monitoring pricing conditions and transmission status, then using this information to adjust transmission scheduling decisions. The network controller receives pricing signals from the operational support system and uses this feedback to dynamically control bandwidth allocation and transmission timing, creating a closed-loop control system that optimizes costs based on real-time conditions.
2Loss of energy
If bandwidth is controlled to ensure compliance with transmission rules, then cost optimization is achieved, but transmission flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies dynamics by implementing dynamic bandwidth control that adjusts transmission parameters in real-time based on pricing conditions and compliance requirements. Rather than using static bandwidth allocation, the network controller dynamically modifies transmission characteristics to maintain rule compliance while preserving transmission flexibility when conditions permit.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes parameter changes by modifying transmission parameters such as bandwidth allocation and transmission timing based on pricing signals and compliance status. The network controller changes these parameters dynamically to optimize costs while maintaining the ability to adapt transmissions to varying network conditions and user requirements.
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AI summary
A transmission controller (40) comprises a transmission request processor (44); a transmission reservation grantor (46); and, a transmission monitor (48). The transmission request processor (44) is configured to receive a request for a transmission reservation emanating from a client application executed at a wireless terminal (30). The transmission reservation grantor (46) is configured to use transmission rules stored for the wireless terminal (30) to make a determination whether to grant a transmission reservation responsive to the request for the transmission reservation. The transmission monitor (48) is configured (1) to perform a monitoring of the transmission operation for compliance with the transmission rules after granting the request for the transmission reservation and during a remainder of the transmission operation toward the wireless terminal associated with the transmission reservation and (2) to control bandwidth used by at least a portion of the remainder of the transmission operation in accordance with the monitoring.