18147621. Communication Prediction-Based Energy Saving Method and Apparatus simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

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Communication Prediction-Based Energy Saving Method and Apparatus

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Shuigen Yang of Shenzhen (CN)

Yinghao Jin of Boulogne Billancourt (FR)

Communication Prediction-Based Energy Saving Method and Apparatus - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18147621 titled 'Communication Prediction-Based Energy Saving Method and Apparatus

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and apparatus for saving energy in communication networks based on communication prediction. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The method involves a first radio access network device receiving a communication prediction result from a second network device.
  • The communication prediction result includes information such as communication period, traffic volume, periodic communication indication, and burst communication indication.
  • The traffic volume represents the predicted amount of data traffic in the uplink or downlink direction.
  • The periodic communication indication indicates whether the predicted communication is periodic, and if so, it includes the communication interval or data traffic volume of the periodic communication.
  • The burst communication indication indicates whether the predicted communication is bursty, and if so, it includes the time point, data traffic volume, and direction of the burst communication.
  • Based on the communication prediction result, the first radio access network device performs an energy-saving operation.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Mobile communication networks: The method can be applied in cellular networks to optimize energy consumption based on communication prediction, leading to improved battery life for mobile devices.
  • Internet of Things (IoT): The method can be used in IoT networks to reduce energy consumption by predicting and optimizing communication patterns of connected devices.
  • Wireless sensor networks: Energy-saving techniques based on communication prediction can be implemented in sensor networks to prolong the lifetime of battery-powered sensors.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Energy inefficiency: By accurately predicting communication patterns, the method helps to reduce unnecessary energy consumption in communication networks.
  • Limited battery life: The energy-saving operation based on communication prediction can extend the battery life of devices, especially in mobile and IoT applications.
  • Network congestion: By optimizing communication based on prediction, the method can help alleviate network congestion by reducing unnecessary data traffic.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Energy savings: The method enables more efficient use of energy resources in communication networks, leading to reduced operational costs and environmental impact.
  • Extended battery life: By conserving energy, the method helps devices to operate for longer periods without requiring frequent recharging or battery replacement.
  • Improved network performance: By optimizing communication patterns, the method can enhance network capacity, reduce congestion, and improve overall network performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A communication prediction-based energy saving method and an apparatus, the method including receiving, by a first radio access network device, from a second network device a communication prediction result that includes a communication period, traffic, a periodic communication indication, or a burst communication indication, where the traffic represents a predicted uplink or downlink data traffic volume, where the periodic communication indication represents whether communication predicted to occur is periodic, and when the communication predicted to occur is periodic, a communication interval, or the uplink or downlink data traffic volume of the periodic communication, where the burst communication indication represents whether the communication predicted to occur is bursty, and, when the communication predicted to occur is bursty, a time point, the uplink or downlink data traffic volume of the burst communication, and performing, by the first radio access network device, an energy saving operation based on the communication prediction result.