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本發明是有關於一種網路管理技術,且特別是有關於一種用於規劃及優化整合接取與回程網路(Integrated Access and Backhaul,IAB)的管理系統及方法。The present invention relates to a network management technology, and in particular to a management system and method for planning and optimizing an Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) network.
隨著用戶對於行動網路數據需求逐漸增加,如何有效且低成本地佈建行動通訊網路,成為電信營運商面臨的一大挑戰。值得注意的是,基地台佈建光纖前傳或是回程網路等有線網路資源所耗費的佈建成本相當可觀。因此,如何依據佈建場域特性選擇佈署站點及其使用的網路佈建方式,也是電信營運商需要考量的議題。As users' demand for mobile network data gradually increases, how to effectively and cost-effectively deploy mobile communication networks has become a major challenge faced by telecom operators. It is worth noting that the deployment costs for base stations to deploy fiber optic fronthaul or backhaul network and other wired network resources are considerable. Therefore, how to select deployment sites and the network deployment methods they use based on the characteristics of the deployment site are also issues that telecom operators need to consider.
整合接取與回程網路(Integrated Access and Backhaul, IAB)於第三代合作夥伴計劃(3rd Generation Partnership Project, 3GPP)Release 16作為研究項目(Study Item)開始被討論,其特性可以藉由IAB供給者(Donor)的接取網路,作為IAB節點(node)的無線回程網路,進而作為網路的訊號延伸、或是容量補足來使用。IAB的優點是可以減少佈建基地台的光纖成本。此外,對於一些光纖網路不適合延伸到的地點,可利用無線傳輸方式直接於此地點佈建。除此之外,當原有佈建IAB節點的站點需移除時,受惠於無線網路作為回程網路的優點,可以減少拆除所需的人力資源與時間。Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) began to be discussed as a Study Item in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
然而,使用無線訊號作為回程網路的缺點,是IAB節點之間的回程網路及接取網路會有干擾的問題。因此,如何適當且快速調整無線參數以降低干擾,也是電信營運商需要考量的問題。However, the disadvantage of using wireless signals as the backhaul network is that there will be interference problems between the backhaul network and the access network between IAB nodes. Therefore, how to appropriately and quickly adjust wireless parameters to reduce interference is also an issue that telecom operators need to consider.
有鑑於此,本發明實施例提供一種整合接取與回程網路(IAB)管理系統及方法,可決定合適的佈建地點及配置組態,並適應性地優化參數。In view of this, embodiments of the present invention provide an integrated access and backhaul network (IAB) management system and method that can determine appropriate deployment locations and configurations, and adaptively optimize parameters.
本發明實施例的IAB管理方法包括(但不僅限於)下列步驟:取得地理環境資料及用戶統計資料。地理環境資料相關於所欲佈建數個IAB節點(node)的數個區域的相關地理資訊,且用戶統計資料相關於那些區域的數個用戶設備的訊務統計。依據用戶統計資料對那些用戶設備分群,以決定數個訊務區域代表點。那些訊務區域代表點相關於那些IAB節點的佈建位置。依據那些訊務區域代表點及地理環境資料模擬無線通道狀況以決定那些IAB節點的功率值。The IAB management method in the embodiment of the present invention includes (but is not limited to) the following steps: obtaining geographical environment data and user statistical data. The geographical environment data is related to the geographical information of several areas where several IAB nodes are to be deployed, and the user statistical data is related to the traffic statistics of several user devices in those areas. Group those user devices based on user statistics to determine several traffic area representative points. Those traffic area representative points are related to the deployment locations of those IAB nodes. Simulate wireless channel conditions based on those traffic area representative points and geographical environment data to determine the power values of those IAB nodes.
本發明實施例的IAB管理系統包括(但不僅限於)資料管理模組及節點規劃模組。資料管理模組用以取得地理環境資料及用戶統計資料,地理環境資料相關於所欲佈建數個IAB節點的數個區域的相關地理資訊,且用戶統計資料相關於那些區域的數個用戶設備的訊務統計。節點規劃模組用以依據用戶統計資料對那些用戶設備分群以決定數個訊務區域代表點,並依據那些訊務區域代表點及地理環境資料模擬無線通道狀況以決定那些IAB節點的功率值。那些訊務區域代表點相關於那些IAB節點的佈建位置。The IAB management system in the embodiment of the present invention includes (but is not limited to) a data management module and a node planning module. The data management module is used to obtain geographical environment data and user statistical data. The geographical environment data is related to the relevant geographical information of several areas where several IAB nodes are to be deployed, and the user statistical data is related to several user devices in those areas. traffic statistics. The node planning module is used to group those user equipments based on user statistics to determine several traffic area representative points, and simulate wireless channel conditions based on those traffic area representative points and geographical environment data to determine the power values of those IAB nodes. Those traffic area representative points are related to the deployment locations of those IAB nodes.
基於上述,依據本發明實施例的IAB管理系統及方法,基於結合規劃與優化的方式,利用效用(Utility)訊號雜訊比(Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio,SINR)的概念,降低無線網路參數優化的複雜度,並完成IAB節點的佈建規劃。此外,本發明實施例可依據行動網路的實際狀況,調整優化網路參數,以減輕營運商維運成本,並提升行動網路系統效能。Based on the above, the IAB management system and method according to the embodiment of the present invention use the concept of Utility Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (SINR) based on a combination of planning and optimization to reduce The complexity of wireless network parameter optimization and completion of IAB node deployment planning. In addition, embodiments of the present invention can adjust and optimize network parameters according to the actual conditions of the mobile network, so as to reduce the operator's maintenance costs and improve the performance of the mobile network system.
為讓本發明的上述特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉實施例,並配合所附圖式作詳細說明如下。In order to make the above-mentioned features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, embodiments are given below and described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
圖1是依據本發明一實施例的系統架構圖。請參照圖1,此系統包括行動網路系統50及用於IAB的管理系統100。Figure 1 is a system architecture diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to Figure 1. This system includes a
行動網路系統50可包括(但不僅限於)用戶設備、基地台、核心網路、網管系統等相關行動網路設備。在一實施例中,基地台包括IAB供給者(Donor)及IAB節點(Node)。此外,依據不同行動網路標準,網路設備的類型可能不同,且本發明實施例不加以限制。The
管理系統100可以是一台或更多台伺服器或相關電腦系統。管理系統100包括(但不僅限於)資料管理模組110、節點規劃模組130及網路參數優化模組150。這些軟體模組可被處理器載入且執行其功能,且其功能待後續實施例詳述。在一些實施例中,管理系統100更包括網路介面(例如,支援乙太網路、光纖網路、或Wi-Fi),以與行動網路系統50中的網路設備相互通訊。The
下文中,將搭配圖1的系統架構中的各項裝置說明本發明實施例所述之方法。本方法的各個流程可依照實施情形而隨之調整,且並不僅限於此。In the following, the method described in the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to various devices in the system architecture of FIG. 1 . Each process of this method can be adjusted according to the implementation situation, and is not limited to this.
圖2是依據本發明一實施例的IAB管理方法的流程圖。請參照圖2,資料管理模組110取得地理環境資料及用戶統計資料(步驟S210)。具體而言,地理環境資料相關於所欲佈建數個IAB節點的數個區域的相關地理資訊。例如,建物高度、建物材質、地形高度、佈建IAB節點的允許佈建位置及/或建物間距離。用戶統計資料相關於那些區域的數個用戶設備的訊務統計。用戶設備可以是手機、平板電腦、車上機(OBU)、智能手錶等使用行動網路系統50所提供網路服務的設備。用戶統計資料例如是行動網路訊務分佈、及各區域用戶個數等資訊。Figure 2 is a flow chart of an IAB management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 2, the
節點規劃模組130可依據地理環境資料及用戶統計資料來進行IAB節點的佈建規劃(步驟S230)。具體而言,本發明實施例的佈建規劃主要分成兩大部分,其一是IAB節點的位置規劃,其二是IAB節點的功率設定。The
圖3是依據本發明一實施例的節點規劃的流程圖。請參照圖3,節點規劃模組130可依據用戶統計資料對那些用戶設備分群,以決定數個訊務區域代表點(步驟S310)。具體而言,那訊務區域代表點相關於那些IAB節點的佈建位置。節點規劃模組130主要是依據用戶訊務分佈狀況分群用戶訊務區域。在一實施例中,節點規劃模組130可使用k-平均分群(k-means clustering)決定數個訊務群。如下列公式(1)所示,
U為各訊務區域代表點的向量,其元素為各訊務群的代表點
u
i ,其意義為各訊務群中所有資料點
x
k (即,用戶設備)到其對應訊務群的中心點
u
i (即,作為訊務區域代表點)的距離總和是最小的:
…(1)
其中
m為訊務群的個數,
為第
i訊務群。
Figure 3 is a flow chart of node planning according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3 , the
在其他實施例中,節點規劃模組130也可能是採用k-近鄰演算法(k-nearest neighbors algorithm,k-NN)、DBSCAN(Density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise)或其他分群演算法對用戶設備的分群。In other embodiments, the
節點規劃模組130可依據那些訊務區域代表點選擇數個允許佈建位置中的至少一者,且選擇的允許佈建位置相關於那些IAB節點的佈建位置(步驟S330)。換句而言,節點規劃模組130可依據步驟S310所決定的訊務區域代表點找出步驟S210所取得的允許佈建位置中最近者,以得出既能夠支持用戶訊務使用又可實際佈建的位置。在一實施例中,節點規劃模組130利用最小平方差的方式找出IAB 節點的佈建位置向量B:
…(2)
The
在其他實施例中,節點規劃模組130也可以是選擇訊務區域代表點相距特定範圍內(例如,半徑50、100或150公尺內)的所有允許佈建位置。In other embodiments, the
此外,節點規劃模組130更考量佈建區域建物特性(例如,建物之間的距離、高度、外表材質、地勢高度等)。上述這些建物特性對於無線訊號衰減情形均會造成影響。若是在規劃階段即考量這些影響,可規劃出更適用於實際情況使用的IAB節點的佈建位置。In addition, the
節點規劃模組130可依據些訊務區域代表點及地理環境資料模擬無線通道狀況(步驟S350)。具體而言,節點規劃模組130可基於步驟S210中欲佈建IAB節點區域之建物地理環境資訊,按照建物之間距離、建物高度、建物材質、地勢高度、步驟S330所決定IAB節點的佈建位置等資訊,繪製場域的立體模型。接著,節點規劃模組130可依據此模型建置,並透過無線訊號模擬軟體(例如,Wireless Insite),進行模擬無線訊號強度及無線通道狀況。The
節點規劃模組130可依據模擬的訊號強度及無線通道狀況形成功率組態配置問題,並利用幾何編程(Geometric Programming,GP)線性化功率組態配置問題,以得出線性化速率公式(步驟S370)。具體而言,此功率組態配置問題相關於IAB供給者分配給那些IAB節點的速率值及功率值。例如,功率組態配置問題相關於夏儂理論(Shannon's theorem)關於傳輸速率的限制。其中,所欲設定IAB節點的速率值可自用戶統計資料統計得出。如下列公式(3)所示,透過GP,可將IAB節點速率公式線性化,並透過如拉格朗日乘數、粒子群演算法等找出最佳解。即,透過模擬無線通道狀況所得的線性化速率公式的解可得出那些IAB節點的功率值(步驟S390)。下列公式(3)中,
為第b IAB節點於資源區塊(Resource Block,RB)(即,無線電資源)的速率;
為經模擬軟體計算,所得第
dIAB供給者與第
bIAB節點之間的無線通道衰減值;
為第
dIAB供給者配置在第
bIAB節點上的功率值:
…(3)
其中,
為頻寬,
、
為常數,
為雜訊。
The
此外, 是第 bIAB節點於第 n資源區塊承受的其他回程網路干擾量,這些干擾量是由第 dIAB供給者發射到其他IAB 節點之功率所導致,並可由下列公式(4)計算: …(4) also, is the amount of other backhaul network interference experienced by the b-th IAB node in the n-th resource block. These interference amounts are caused by the power transmitted by the d-th IAB provider to other IAB nodes, and can be calculated by the following formula (4): …(4)
節點規劃模組130目標使得各速率
最大化並使得總速率
符合欲設定之速率值,且IAB供給者配置給各IAB 節點之功率總合需小於最大允許功率上限。若系統中共有N個資源區塊可使用,則總速率
可依下列公式(5)計算:
…(5)
雖然網路規劃階段不具即時性需求,故可使用較多電腦硬體等計算資源,耗時地尋找適合的規劃配置,但因應IAB供給者的網路參數配置等非線性之最佳化問題較為複雜,故能支援用戶訊務使用的參數配置尋找著實不易。本發明實施例將原本IAB供給者的網路參數配置等非線性之最佳化問題進行線性轉換,以降低尋找解答的複雜度,進而降低規劃時期所需耗費的硬體資源成本。Although the network planning stage does not have immediate needs, it can use more computer hardware and other computing resources to find suitable planning configurations in a time-consuming manner. However, non-linear optimization problems such as network parameter configurations of IAB providers are more difficult. It is complex, so it is not easy to find parameter configurations that can support user traffic usage. Embodiments of the present invention linearly transform the original non-linear optimization problems such as the network parameter configuration of the IAB provider to reduce the complexity of finding solutions and thereby reduce the cost of hardware resources required during the planning period.
接著,網路參數優化模組150可將那些IAB節點的佈建位置及那些IAB節點的功率值實現於行動網路系統50,並據以進行參數優化(步驟S250)。即,電信商可實際在決定的佈建位置上建設IAB節點,並依據前述功率值來設定功率組態。Then, the network
具體而言,圖4是依據本發明一實施例的參數優化的流程圖。請參照圖4,網路參數優化模組150藉由用戶設備量測並經由基地台回報實際無線通道狀況(步驟S410)。Specifically, FIG. 4 is a flow chart of parameter optimization according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4 , the network
接著,網路參數優化模組150可依據那些IAB節點的佈建位置、那些IAB節點的功率值及實際無線通道狀況決定那些用戶設備的干擾量(步驟S430)。在一實施例中,網路參數優化模組150可下列公式(6)計算用戶設備的干擾量
。其中,由其他IAB節點發射的功率
P是考量IAB節點之間採取分散式無線資源管理,因此將其他IAB節點的發射功率於估計干擾時是為最大發射功率。藉此,可尋找出符合最小用戶服務品質需求的發射功率。
…(6)
Then, the network
網路參數優化模組150可將前述估計的干擾量與執行網路參數優化策略,傳送給每個IAB節點,並依據那些用戶設備的干擾量決定符合用戶服務品質需求的無線電資源及功率配置(步驟S450)。在一實施例中,網路參數優化策略的運作如下列公式(7)所示,首先網路參數優化模組150決定各用戶設備於第
n資源區塊達(Utility)訊號雜訊比(Signal-to-Interference-plus-Noise Ratio,SINR)所需功率向量,並由小到大排序此功率向量
。
…(7)
The network
然後,網路參數優化模組150可依據用戶服務品質需求對應的速率
及功率向量
,計算向量M,使得
。其中,向量M不為0的元素,即代表元素對應之資源區塊可分配給此用戶設備。相反而言,向量M為0的元素,即代表元素對應之資源區塊不分配給此用戶設備。藉此,可得出無線電資源的配置。而各資源區塊上的功率,則會調整為
,其中
i為向量M與功率向量
對應之索引。即,得出各無線電資源的功率配置。
Then, the network
網路參數優化模組150可判斷無線電資源及功率配置是否符合用戶服務品質需求(步驟S270)。若未滿足,則網路參數優化模組150可再次進行參數優化(步驟S250)。The network
每個IAB節點可依照估計的干擾量與上層所需執行的網路參數優化策略,執行網路參數優化演算法,以找出合適的無線電資源與功率的配置。透過上層計算的干擾量估計,可對無線電資源與功率配置的最佳化問題降維,且各IAB節點之間不需要彼此之間交換無線資源分配情形,僅需由用戶設備回報量測的實際無線通道情況,即可利用Utility SINR,以分散式管理的方式,尋找出保證用戶服務品質需求的無線電資源及功率配置。Each IAB node can execute a network parameter optimization algorithm based on the estimated interference amount and the network parameter optimization strategy required by the upper layer to find the appropriate radio resource and power configuration. Through the interference estimation calculated by the upper layer, the optimization problem of radio resources and power configuration can be reduced in dimension, and each IAB node does not need to exchange the wireless resource allocation situation with each other, and only needs to report the actual measurement results from the user equipment. For wireless channel conditions, Utility SINR can be used to find radio resources and power configurations that ensure user service quality requirements in a decentralized management manner.
由此可知,本發明實施例可適用於滿足不同用戶設備之間的資源優先順序不同、行動網路品質需求、行動網路應用場景不同等情況,並進行行動網路參數配置。此外,於行動網路資源受限時,本發明實施例可發揮優先保障優先度高的用戶資源,以符合實際網路使用情境。It can be seen from this that the embodiments of the present invention can be applied to situations where different user equipments have different resource priorities, mobile network quality requirements, mobile network application scenarios, etc., and configure mobile network parameters. In addition, when mobile network resources are limited, embodiments of the present invention can prioritize user resources with high priority to meet actual network usage scenarios.
圖5是依據本發明一實施例的開放無線電接取網路(Open-Radio Access Network,O-RAN)架構51的示意圖。請參照圖5,假設本發明實施例應用在O-RAN架構51,O-RAN聯盟所提出的架構包含以下功能塊以及其所支援的功能:服務管理與編排(Service Management and Orchestration)SMO、非即時接取網智能控制器(Non-real-time Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller,non-RT RIC)RIC1、近即時接取網智能控制器(Near-real-time Radio Access Network Intelligent Controller,near-RT RIC)RIC2、O-RAN集中單元(O-RAN Central Unit)O-CU、O-RAN分散單元(O-RAN Distributed Unit)O-DU、O-RAN射頻單元(O-RAN Radio Unit)O-RU、及O-RAN雲端平台(O-RAN Cloud)O-Cloud。FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an Open-Radio Access Network (O-RAN)
服務管理與編排SMO提供O1介面I1及O2介面I2,其中O1介面I1是用於連接各個被管理元件的介面,並針對錯誤(故障)、組態、會計、效能、安全管理(Fault,Configuration,Accounting,Performance,Fault Management,FCAPS Management),且可蒐集效能資料接取網及使用者的效能資料;O2介面I2是用於連接與O-RAN雲端平台O-Cloud的介面,並用以編排雲端平台資源。Service management and orchestration SMO provides O1 interface I1 and O2 interface I2. O1 interface I1 is the interface used to connect various managed components, and is used for error (fault), configuration, accounting, performance, and security management (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Fault Management, FCAPS Management), and can collect performance data access network and user performance data; O2 interface I2 is an interface used to connect to the O-RAN cloud platform O-Cloud and is used to orchestrate the cloud platform resources.
非即時接取網智能控制器RIC1提供A1介面I3,其中A1介面I3是用於連接近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2的介面。非即時接取網智能控制器RIC1應用A1方針(policy)。A1方針用以訂定方針並由A1介面I3傳給近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2,且方針包括服務品質(Quality of Service,QoS)、使用體驗(Quality of Experience,QoE)及流量導向(Traffic Steering)。The non-instant access network intelligent controller RIC1 provides the A1 interface I3, where the A1 interface I3 is the interface used to connect the near-instant access network intelligent controller RIC2. The non-instant access network intelligent controller RIC1 uses the A1 policy. The A1 policy is used to set policies and is passed to the near-real-time access network intelligent controller RIC2 through the A1 interface I3, and the policies include quality of service (QoS), user experience (Quality of Experience, QoE) and traffic guidance ( Traffic Steering).
近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2提供E2介面(E2 interface)I4。E2介面I4是用於連接O-RAN集中單元O-CU和O-RAN分散單元O-DU的介面,並用以蒐集、分析、監測來自O-RAN集中單元O-CU及O-RAN分散單元O-DU的網路資訊及用戶資訊,且控制O-RAN集中單元O-CU、O-RAN分散單元O-DU的行為或參數。The near-instant access network intelligent controller RIC2 provides E2 interface (E2 interface) I4. The E2 interface I4 is an interface used to connect the O-RAN centralized unit O-CU and the O-RAN decentralized unit O-DU, and is used to collect, analyze, and monitor data from the O-RAN centralized unit O-CU and the O-RAN decentralized unit O. -DU's network information and user information, and controls the behavior or parameters of the O-RAN centralized unit O-CU and the O-RAN decentralized unit O-DU.
O-RAN集中單元O-CU、O-RAN分散單元O-DU、及O-RAN射頻單元O-RU是支援3GPP定義的集中單元、分散單元及射頻單元功能,並支援O1介面I1。O-RAN集中單元O-CU可再分為O-RAN控制單元控制層面(O-RAN Central Unit Control Plane,O-CU-CP)與用戶層面(O-RAN Central Unit User Plane,O-CU-UP)。O-RAN集中單元O-CU與O-RAN分散單元O-DU支援F1介面I5。O-RAN分散單元O-DU與O-RAN射頻單元O-RU支援O-RAN定義的開放前端介面(open-fronthaul interface,OFH interface)I6。O-RAN centralized unit O-CU, O-RAN decentralized unit O-DU, and O-RAN radio frequency unit O-RU support the centralized unit, decentralized unit and radio frequency unit functions defined by 3GPP, and support O1 interface I1. The O-RAN centralized unit O-CU can be further divided into the O-RAN control unit control plane (O-RAN Central Unit Control Plane, O-CU-CP) and the user plane (O-RAN Central Unit User Plane, O-CU- UP). The O-RAN centralized unit O-CU and the O-RAN decentralized unit O-DU support F1 interface I5. The O-RAN distributed unit O-DU and the O-RAN radio unit O-RU support the open-fronthaul interface (OFH interface) I6 defined by O-RAN.
在一實施例中,節點規劃模組130可應用在服務管理與編排SMO中,以進行IAB節點佈建位置規劃以及IAB供給者的初始組態參數決定。而近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2上的一個或更多個xAPP,可以藉由前端E2介面I4,收集基地台(即,O-RAN集中單元O-CU和O-RAN分散單元O-DU)回報的訊息,以進行無線電資源管理(Radio Resource Management,RRM)功能的優化,並且將O-RAN分散單元O-DU排程時所需的參數與優化執行策略,透過E2介面I4傳送給O-RAN分散單元O-DU,使O-RAN分散單元O-DU在xAPP 的指示下,執行網路參數優化演算法。因此,網路參數優化模組150即是xAPP的一種應用。In one embodiment, the
圖6是依據本發明一實施例說明在O-RAN架構51下的IAB管理方法的流程圖。請參照圖6,由服務管理與編排SMO外接的資料管理模組110取得地理環境資料及用戶統計資料(步驟S610)。應用於服務管理與編排SMO中的節點規劃模組130可決定IAB 供給者的網路參數配置與IAB 節點的位置規劃(步驟S630)。其中,由服務管理與編排SMO可透過O1介面I1向IAB供給者的O-RAN射頻單元O-RU設定功率值。Figure 6 is a flow chart illustrating an IAB management method under the O-
接著,於實際的行動網路系統50佈建IAB節點。而這些IAB節點或IAB供給者(或稱E2節點)藉由E2介面I4回報用戶設備所量測的無線通道狀況(步驟S650)。Then, the IAB node is deployed in the actual
圖7是依據本發明一實施例說明在O-RAN架構51下回報無線通訊狀況的流程圖。請參照圖7,近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2透過RIC服務查詢(Service Query)要求各用戶設備所量測到基地台的無線通道資訊(作為無線通道狀況的評估)(步驟S710),E2節點N
E2透過RIC服務更新(Service Update)回報無線通道資訊(步驟S730),且近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2透過RIC服務更新確認(Service Update Acknowledge)向E2節點N
E2確認是否收到無線通道資訊(步驟S750)。
FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating reporting of wireless communication status under the O-
近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2估測干擾量,並將干擾量與O-RAN分散單元O-DU的排程器所需執行的網路優化決策透過E2介面I4傳送給各IAB節點的O-RAN分散單元O-DU(步驟S670)。The near-real-time access network intelligent controller RIC2 estimates the interference amount and transmits the interference amount and the network optimization decision to be executed by the scheduler of the O-RAN distributed unit O-DU to the O of each IAB node through the E2 interface I4. - RAN distributed unit O-DU (step S670).
圖8是依據本發明一實施例說明在O-RAN架構51下執行網路參數優化策略的流程圖。請參照圖8,近即時接取網智能控制器RIC2透過E2介面I4的RIC訂閱要求(Subscription Request),將干擾量的估計值與執行網路參數優化策略,傳送給每個IAB節點的O-RAN分散單元O-DU(步驟S810)。而O-RAN分散單元O-DU透過RIC訂閱回應(Subscription Response)確認是否有執行此行網路參數優化策略。FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating the implementation of a network parameter optimization strategy under the O-
每個IAB節點的O-RAN分散單元O-DU可依據從E2介面I4接收到的對於干擾量的估測與排程器所需執行的網路參數優化策略,執行網路參數優化演算法,進而找出合適的無線電資源及功率配置(步驟S690)。The O-RAN distributed unit O-DU of each IAB node can execute the network parameter optimization algorithm based on the estimation of interference received from the E2 interface I4 and the network parameter optimization strategy required to be executed by the scheduler. Then find appropriate radio resources and power configuration (step S690).
須說明的是,本發明實施例不限於O-RAN架構51。It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the O-
綜上所述,在本發明實施例的IAB管理系統及方法中,利用分群法找出支持用戶行網需求與營運商可佈建之位置,並利用幾何規劃的線性化特性,降低行動網路參數配置問題之複雜度,減少其網路參數配置搜索時間。此外,因IAB節點間具分散式管理之特性,且網路參數配置需具有即時性需求,本發明進一步透過干擾量估計與Utility SINR的計算,可配置出支持行動網路用戶需求之網路參數,達到提升網路效能的目標。To sum up, in the IAB management system and method according to the embodiment of the present invention, the grouping method is used to find out the locations that support user network requirements and operators can deploy, and the linearization characteristics of geometric planning are used to reduce the mobile network The complexity of the parameter configuration problem is reduced and the search time for network parameter configuration is reduced. In addition, due to the characteristics of distributed management among IAB nodes and the need for real-time network parameter configuration, the present invention can further configure network parameters that support the needs of mobile network users through interference estimation and Utility SINR calculation. , to achieve the goal of improving network performance.
本發明實施例更包括以下特點及功效:Embodiments of the present invention further include the following features and effects:
本發明實施例為IAB節點位置規劃的問題,透過分群化用戶訊務區域,並與結合營運商實際可佈建地點考量的機制,可尋找同時支持用戶行網需求與營運商可佈建之位置。The embodiment of the present invention addresses the problem of IAB node location planning. By grouping user traffic areas and combining the operator's actual deployable location considerations with the mechanism, it is possible to find a location that simultaneously supports the user's network needs and the operator's deployable location. .
本發明實施例在基於IAB 節點佈建位置情況下,解決IAB供給者與IAB節點行網參數配置等議題。然而,由於行動網路佈建地點與參數具相關性,其聯合優化問題十分複雜,因此本發明實施例利用線性化與Utility SINR的概念,簡化聯合優化問題。Embodiments of the present invention solve issues such as network parameter configuration of IAB providers and IAB nodes based on the deployment location of IAB nodes. However, due to the correlation between mobile network deployment locations and parameters, the joint optimization problem is very complex. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention use the concepts of linearization and Utility SINR to simplify the joint optimization problem.
本發明實施例亦適用於用戶之間存在著不同優先順序、行動網路需求。因此,於IAB節點網路參數配置時,藉由本發明實施例之演算法,可以調整網路參數,更因應實際網路運行需求。The embodiments of the present invention are also suitable for users with different priorities and mobile network requirements. Therefore, when configuring the network parameters of the IAB node, the algorithm of the embodiment of the present invention can be used to adjust the network parameters to meet actual network operation requirements.
本發明實施例亦考量IAB節點行網資源管理具備分散式的特性,且需要因應無線訊號快速多變,即時進行行動網路參數設定。中央集中式管理僅能適用於規劃階段先行規劃,待佈建IAB 節點後,IAB 節點網路資源配置無法符合實際網路特性。因此,於IAB節點提出分散式網路參數設定機制,以因應實際網路即時調整之需求。此外,本發明實施例提出之Utility SINR結合用戶需求考量之概念,亦能應用於集中式管理,以因應用戶行動網路需求。Embodiments of the present invention also take into account the decentralized nature of IAB node network resource management and the need to set mobile network parameters in real time in response to rapid changes in wireless signals. Centralized management can only be applied to advance planning in the planning stage. After the IAB node is deployed, the network resource configuration of the IAB node cannot meet the actual network characteristics. Therefore, a decentralized network parameter setting mechanism is proposed at the IAB node to meet the needs of real-time adjustment of the actual network. In addition, the concept of Utility SINR proposed by the embodiment of the present invention combined with the consideration of user needs can also be applied to centralized management to respond to users' mobile network needs.
雖然本發明已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明的精神和範圍內,當可作些許的更動與潤飾,故本發明的保護範圍當視後附的申請專利範圍所界定者為準。Although the present invention has been disclosed above through embodiments, they are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field may make some modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, The protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the appended patent application scope.
50:行動網路系統 100:管理系統 110:資料管理模組 130:節點規劃模組 150:網路參數優化模組 S210~S270、S310~S390、S410~S450、S610~S690、S710~S750、S810~S830:步驟 51:O-RAN架構 SMO:服務管理與編排 RIC1:非即時接取網智能控制器 RIC2:近即時接取網智能控制器 I1:O1介面 I2:O2介面 I3:A1介面 I4:E2介面 I5:F1介面 I6:開放前端介面 O-Cloud:O-RAN雲端平台 O-CU:O-RAN集中單元 O-DU:O-RAN分散單元 O-RU:O-RAN無線電單元 xAPP: xAPP N E2:E2節點 50: Mobile network system 100: Management system 110: Data management module 130: Node planning module 150: Network parameter optimization module S210~S270, S310~S390, S410~S450, S610~S690, S710~S750, S810~S830: Step 51: O-RAN architecture SMO: Service management and orchestration RIC1: Non-instant access network intelligent controller RIC2: Near-instant access network intelligent controller I1: O1 interface I2: O2 interface I3: A1 interface I4 :E2 interface I5: F1 interface I6: Open front-end interface O-Cloud: O-RAN cloud platform O-CU: O-RAN centralized unit O-DU: O-RAN decentralized unit O-RU: O-RAN radio unit xAPP: xAPP N E2 :E2 node
圖1是依據本發明一實施例的系統架構圖。 圖2是依據本發明一實施例的IAB管理方法的流程圖。 圖3是依據本發明一實施例的節點規劃的流程圖。 圖4是依據本發明一實施例的參數優化的流程圖。 圖5是依據本發明一實施例的開放無線電接取網路(Open-Radio Access Network,O-RAN)架構的示意圖。 圖6是依據本發明一實施例說明在O-RAN架構下的IAB管理方法的流程圖。 圖7是依據本發明一實施例說明在O-RAN架構下回報無線通訊狀況的流程圖。 圖8是依據本發明一實施例說明在O-RAN架構下執行網路參數優化策略的流程圖。 Figure 1 is a system architecture diagram according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a flow chart of an IAB management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a flow chart of node planning according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a flow chart of parameter optimization according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of an Open-Radio Access Network (O-RAN) architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a flow chart illustrating an IAB management method under the O-RAN architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a flow chart illustrating reporting of wireless communication status under the O-RAN architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is a flow chart illustrating the implementation of a network parameter optimization strategy under the O-RAN architecture according to an embodiment of the present invention.
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