18456833. FLOW CONTROL FOR UPLINK TRAFFIC IN AN INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NETWORK simplified abstract (APPLE INC.)
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FLOW CONTROL FOR UPLINK TRAFFIC IN AN INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NETWORK
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Inventor(s)
Murali Narasimha of Cupertino CA (US)
Sudeep Palat of Cheltenham, Cloucestershire (GB)
FLOW CONTROL FOR UPLINK TRAFFIC IN AN INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18456833 titled 'FLOW CONTROL FOR UPLINK TRAFFIC IN AN INTEGRATED ACCESS AND BACKHAUL NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system and method for managing uplink traffic in an integrated access and backhaul network. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- A first relay node in the network detects that its uplink buffer is almost full.
- The first relay node sends a message to a second relay node associated with it, informing about the buffer occupancy status.
- This communication helps in controlling the flow of uplink traffic in the network.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Integrated access and backhaul networks: The invention can be applied in networks where access and backhaul functions are combined, such as in wireless communication systems.
- Relay nodes: The technology can be used in relay nodes that assist in transmitting data between user devices and the core network.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Buffer congestion: The invention addresses the issue of buffer occupancy reaching high levels, which can lead to congestion and degradation of network performance.
- Flow control: By notifying the second relay node about buffer status, the system can regulate the flow of uplink traffic and prevent overload.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved network performance: By managing buffer occupancy, the invention helps maintain optimal traffic flow and reduces congestion, leading to better overall network performance.
- Enhanced user experience: By preventing buffer congestion, the technology ensures that users experience reliable and consistent connectivity without interruptions.
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and methods provide flow control for uplink traffic in an integrated access and backhaul network. A first relay node determines that its uplink buffer has reached an occupancy level higher than a pre-determined level. In response, the first relay node transmits, to a second relay node associated with the first relay node, a message indicating a buffer occupancy status of the uplink buffer of the first relay node.
