WO2001056309A1 - Distributed processing for optimal qos in a broadband access system - Google Patents

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WO2001056309A1
WO2001056309A1 PCT/US2001/002903 US0102903W WO0156309A1 WO 2001056309 A1 WO2001056309 A1 WO 2001056309A1 US 0102903 W US0102903 W US 0102903W WO 0156309 A1 WO0156309 A1 WO 0156309A1
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  • the WMTS reports to the NMS (Network Management Operating System) the modem ID and the measured data of the particular packet.
  • the NMS may then reassign the modem to a different downstream channel, which has a different operating frequency (useful for fading problems), a lower order modulation type (useful for SNR or multi-path problems), a lower symbol rate (useful for inter- symbol interference), implement a more robust FEC scheme, or some combination of these modifications.
  • FEC Forward Error Correction
  • the NMS may then reassign the modem to a different downstream channel in the same (or overlapping) sector, which has a different operating frequency (useful for fading problems), a lower order modulation type (useful for SNR or multi-path problems), a lower symbol rate (useful for inter-symbol interference), a more robust FEC scheme, or some combination of these modifications (step 53).

Abstract

A method for distributing the QOS processing in a broadband access system to the system modems and the head-end equipment. Requests for a change in the operating parameters are transmitted on an exception basis, thereby greatly reducing the amount of system over-head required. In the upstream, the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) or Wireless Modem Termination System (WMTS or Wireless Hub) determines a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) or Bit Error Rate (BER) (or similar measurable parameter) quality data for each received packet. If a measured parameter is outside of the predetermined limits, then the WMTS reports to the NMS (Network Management Operating System) the modem ID and the measured data of the particular packet. The NMS may then modify the operating parameters. in the downstream, each modem determines an SNR or BER (or some other measurable parameter) measurement for the incoming packets. These values may be compared to some boundary conditions. If the system is performing outside the boundary conditions, the modem sends an exception message to the NMS which reassigns the modem to a different downstream channel or modifies the channel parameters.

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DISTRIBUTED PROCESSING FOR OPTIMAL QOS IN A BROADBAND ACCESS SYSTEM
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1 . Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to the field of data communications, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for distributed processing for optimal quality of service (QOS) in a broadband access system.
2. Description of the Related Art
In broadband access systems such as cable modem systems, particularly wireless ones, the overall system environment is dynamic. For example, modems may come-on-line or drop-off as users log-on or log-off the system. Furthermore, extensions and taps may be added to the CATV cable system. In wireless systems, multi-path and fading cause changes in the operating environment, as do changes in temperature and even the time of year. Also, various other conditions are outside the control of the system operator. In addition, system capabilities may be added and dropped from the base station at any time.
All of these system variations require a system operator to constantly monitor and update the system parameters, in order to provide for optimal operational efficiency and data throughput. Since this is a complex and highly interactive process, system changes are generally done infrequently. In fact, most system operators currently set a minimum data rate in a channel to prevent any problems under the worse possible conditions. This results in poorer data rates than might otherwise be possible. For example, many wireless systems are capable of operating at 64 QAM with a 5 megasymbol rate, but this operating environment requires a very good signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and virtually no multi-path. Thus, in practice, system operators set the operating conditions to 1 6 QAM or QPSK, or to a slower symbol rate, in order to ensure the system will function even under various anomalous conditions. This results in a less than optimal system operating condition.
System performance could be improved if the system parameters were frequently adjusted to take advantage of the changing conditions. The process of monitoring an access system could be automated, but an automatic system would require a large and complex operating algorithm to determine what changes could be made, and how best to make those changes for each modem in the system. This process becomes exponentially more difficult as more modems are added on-line. Polling the modems for the quality of their received downstream signal also increases the traffic on the network and thereby reduces the net data throughput.
Thus, it would be desirable to be able to control the quality of service in a broadband access system, without requiring the manual adjustment of the system operational parameters and without significantly increasing the system over-head.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In general, the present invention distributes the QOS processing to the system modems and the head-end equipment. Requests for a change in the operating parameters are transmitted on an exception basis, thereby greatly reducing the amount of system over-head required. In the upstream, the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) or Wireless Modem Termination System (WMTS or Wireless Hub) determines a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) or Bit Error Rate (BER) (or similar measurable parameter) quality data for each received packet.
If a measured parameter is outside of the predetermined lower limit, then the WMTS reports to the NMS (Network Management Operating System) the modem ID and the measured data of the particular packet. The NMS may then reassign the modem to a different downstream channel, which has a different operating frequency (useful for fading problems), a lower order modulation type (useful for SNR or multi-path problems), a lower symbol rate (useful for inter- symbol interference), implement a more robust FEC scheme, or some combination of these modifications.
In the downstream, each modem determines an SNR or BER (or some other measurable parameter) measurement for the incoming packets. These values may be compared to some boundary conditions (i.e. some predefined hysteresis window), which may be stored in a table. If the system is performing outside the boundary conditions, the modem sends an exception message to the NMS which reassigns the modem to a different downstream channel or modifies the channel parameters.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: Figure 1 is a summary table showing various modulation types and symbol rates for different upstream channels in a wireless modem system;
Figure 2 is a table showing various bandwidth/modulation trade-offs;
Figure 3 is a summary table showing various modulation types and symbol rates for different downstream channels in a wireless modem system; Figure 4 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the downstream processing according to the present invention; and
Figure 5 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the upstream processing according to the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor for carrying out the invention. Various modifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled in the art, since the basic principles of the present invention have been defined herein specifically to provide a method and system for distributed processing for optimal quality of service in a broadband access system. Any and all such modifications, equivalents and alternatives are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention.
In general, the present invention relates to the DOCSIS 1 .0 (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) and DOCSIS 1 .1 specifications promulgated by Cable Labs, the disclosures of which are herein incorporated by reference. Whereas the DOCSIS standards only address data over cable, the present invention also applies to wireless data transmission.
In a typical broadband access system, several parameters can be independently modified for both the upstream or downstream signals. These parameters include the modulation type, the symbol rate, the channel or subchannel frequency, and the forward error correction (FEC) scheme and/or level of robustness. In practice, most system operators set these parameters for a perceived worst case scenario, and never bother to later modify the settings. In general, the present invention distributes the QOS processing to the system modems and the head-end equipment. Requests for a change in the operating parameters are transmitted on an exception basis, thereby greatly reducing the amount of system over-head required.
Referring now to Figure 5, in the upstream, the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) or Wireless Modem Termination System (WMTS or Wireless Hub) determines a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), a Bit Error Rate (BER), or a
Forward Error Correction (FEC) quality measurement, or similar measure, for each received packet (step 50). This information may be discarded if the data is between some predetermined, acceptable operating limits. However, if a measured parameter is outside of the predetermined lower limit for some averaged or weighted averaged for a series of packets (step 51 ), then the WMTS reports to the NMS (Network Management Operating System) the modem ID and the measured data of the particular packet or average (step 52). The NMS may then reassign the modem to a different downstream channel in the same (or overlapping) sector, which has a different operating frequency (useful for fading problems), a lower order modulation type (useful for SNR or multi-path problems), a lower symbol rate (useful for inter-symbol interference), a more robust FEC scheme, or some combination of these modifications (step 53).
The upstream demodulator may also report an exceptionally good received SNR or similar parameter or average. In this case, the NMS may choose to move the modem to a channel with a higher order modulation, a different type of modulation, a faster symbol rate, or a lower FEC factor, allowing higher data rates on the modem. The NMS may also choose to move the modem to a channel which has similar parameters but less traffic.
The downstream processing will now be described with reference to Figure 4. In the downstream, each modem determines an SNR and FEC measurement for the incoming packets (step 40). These values may be compared to some boundary conditions (i.e. some predefined hysteresis window), which may be stored in a table (step 41 ). If a weighted average value is smaller than the lower limit then the modem sends an exception message to the NMS (step 43), which may reassign the modem to a different downstream channel (step 44). In some instances merely changing the frequency will solve the problem. In other cases, changes in the other operating parameters will be required. If the upper limit is exceeded, then the modem sends an exception signal offering to optionally move to a less utilized channel or one with higher net data rates. Since each modem is monitoring its own received downstream signal, the QOS processing is distributed, which greatly reduces the system over-head, as compared to various prior-art polling schemes. Also, to further reduce the over-head, lower boundary conditions could be sent with a high priority, whereas high boundary condition exceptions (i.e. upper limit exceeded) could be sent less frequently, and with a lower priority. The modem exceptions can be logged by the NMS for review by the system operator.
As part of the present dynamic scheme, various sets of predefined conditions may be established. For example, Channel A may operate at 64 QAM, 5 megasymbols, Channel B may operate at 64 QAM, 2 megasymbols, and Channel C may operate at 1 6 QAM, 5 megasymbols, creating a matrix of possible operating conditions. By changing channels, the operating parameters may be better for a particular modem, but by also changing the frequency , the propagation path may also have different characteristics. Thus, there is an interrelationship between the frequency or sub-channel and the other operating parameters for a particular channel. Each modem may have a different optimum setting based upon all of the factors. A database of optimal settings can be maintained for each modem, including which settings are best for different times of day, weather conditions, etc. Alternatively, a weighted average could be calculated, giving priority to the most recent settings. The NMS can then use these settings when establishing communication with the modem.
The NMS may periodically review all channel assignments. If the NMS finds one channel or a group of channels that are serving only a few modems, these modems can be consolidated into one of the existing channels. This would free up spectrum for other channels to be created.
Figure 1 and 3 illustrate different symbol and data rates for various channels. By changing the modulation type or symbol rate, one can get as much as a 20 dB improvement in performance, as shown in Figure 2. Also, by changing the frequency for a given modem, its performance may also increase. As described herein, the present invention adds additional functionality to each modem to allow the modem to determine predetermined downstream boundary conditions and report the state of the condition via an exception flag. The standard communication protocol may also need to be updated to support this extra exception field. By distributing the QOS processing, the present invention provides a greater level of system reliability, without significant additional over-head. In addition, the present invention can automatically compensate for poor conditions, and provide user connectivity, even under very poor conditions. Finally, the present invention also allows for system operators to receive system status reports by logging the exceptions. These exception reports can be used to pro-actively perform system maintenance, before a user even knows there is a problem.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various adaptations and modifications of the just-described preferred embodiments can be configured without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, it is to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described herein.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1 . A method for distributed upstream quality of service (QOS) processing in a broadband access system, the method comprising: measuring a quality of received packets sent by a modem in an upstream channel at an upstream modem termination system; determining whether the measured quality is within a predetermined range; reporting an out-of-range quality for the received packets to a network management server; and modifying operating parameters for the upstream channel in accordance with the measured quality, if an out-of-range quality is reported.
2. The method of Claim 1 , wherein measuring a quality of received packets comprises measuring a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
3. The method of Claim 1 , wherein measuring a quality of received packets comprises measuring a bit error rate (BER).
4. The method of Claim 1 , wherein measuring a quality of received packets comprises measuring a Forward Error Correction (FEC) quality measure.
5. The method of Claim 1 , wherein if the quality measure is below a predetermined lower limit for some averaged or weighted averaged value for a series of packets, then the modem ID and the measured quality data of a particular packet or average is reported to the network management server.
6. The method of Claim 5, wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a different downstream channel in the same or overlapping, sector, which has a different operating frequency
7. The method of Claim 5, wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a lower order modulation type.
8. The method of Claim 5, wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a lower symbol rate.
9. The method of Claim 5, wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a more robust Forward Error Correction scheme.
1 0. The method of Claim 5, wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a combination of a different frequency, a lower order modulation type, a lower symbol rate, and a more robust Forward Error Correction scheme.
1 1 . The method of Claim 1 , wherein if the quality measure is above a predetermined upper limit for some averaged or weighted averaged value for a series of packets, then the modem ID and the measured quality data of a particular packet or average is reported to the network management server.
1 2. The method of Claim 1 1 , wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a channel with a higher order modulation.
1 3. The method of Claim 1 1 , wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a different type of modulation.
1 4. The method of Claim 1 1 , wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a faster symbol rate.
1 5. The method of Claim 1 1 , wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a lower Forward Error Correction scheme.
1 6. The method of Claim 1 1 , wherein the network management server reassigns the modem to a channel which has similar parameters but less traffic.
1 7. A method for distributed downstream quality of service (QOS) processing in a broadband access system, the method comprising: measuring a quality of received packets in a downstream channel at a modem; comparing the measured quality with predetermined boundary conditions; determining whether the measured quality is within the predetermined boundary conditions; sending an exception to a network management server, if the measured quality is outside the boundary conditions; and modifying operating parameters for the downstream channel in accordance with the measured quality.
1 8. The method of Claim 1 7, wherein if the measured quality is below a lower limit, the network management server reassign the modem to a different downstream channel.
1 9. The method of Claim 1 7, wherein if the measured quality exceeds an upper limit, then the modem sends an exception signal offering to move to a less utilized channel.
20. The method of Claim 1 7, wherein if the measured quality exceeds an upper limit, then the modem sends an exception signal offering to move to a channel with a higher net data rate.
21 . The method of Claim 1 7, wherein if the measured quality is below a lower boundary condition, the exception is sent with a high priority, and if the measured quality is above a high boundary condition, the exception is sent with a lower priority.
22. A method for distributed processing for optimal quality of service (QOS) in a broadband access system, the method comprising: a method for distributed upstream quality of service (QOS) processing, the method comprising: measuring a quality of received packets sent by a modem in an upstream channel at an upstream modem termination system; determining whether the measured quality is within a predetermined range; reporting an out-of-range quality for the received packets to a network management server; and modifying operating parameters for the upstream channel in accordance with the measured quality, if an out-of-range quality is reported; and a method for distributed downstream quality of service (QOS) processing, the method comprising: measuring a quality of received packets in a downstream channel at a modem; comparing the measured quality with predetermined boundary conditions; determining whether the measured quality is within the predetermined boundary conditions; sending an exception to a network management server, if the measured quality is outside the boundary conditions; and modifying operating parameters for the downstream channel in accordance with the measured quality.
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