TIM‘s patent describes a communication system featuring a node that connects to a network via a managed first link and establishes an unmanaged second link with user equipment. It includes a module that dynamically allocates backhauling resources based on user parameters for efficient data transmission. GlobalData’s report on TIM gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Dynamic resource allocation in unmanaged communication systems

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: TIM SpA

The granted patent US12047978B2 outlines a communication system designed to enhance data transmission efficiency between a communication network and user equipment (UE). The system comprises a communication network and a node that connects to the network via a primary link. This node establishes an unmanaged secondary link with at least one UE, facilitating its connection to the network. A computing device associated with the network is equipped with processing circuitry that dynamically allocates backhauling resources to the primary link based on various parameters related to the connected UEs. This includes calculating bandwidth allocation configurations during the authentication of new UEs and when existing UEs disconnect from the node.

The patent further details the parameters that influence bandwidth allocation, such as the number of connected UEs, their profiles, and the services they utilize. The processing circuitry assesses these parameters to determine appropriate bandwidth values for each UE, particularly focusing on those sharing the same service class identifier. The communication system can operate over various networks, including 5G, 4G/LTE, and wired options like fiber or xDSL. Additionally, the system is adaptable to different communication links, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The patent also describes a method for providing telecommunication resources, emphasizing the dynamic nature of resource allocation based on real-time UE data.

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