Power control optimization in a communication network

摘要

The present invention relates to power control optimization in a communication network aiming at increased flexibility for controlling the power consumption in a network node (10). The network node (10) forwards operational state information to a power control module (18). The power control module (18) generates a power control recommendation as a proposal for the power control configuration of the network node (10) to optimize power consumption thereof. The power control recommendation is then forwarded to the network node (10) for subsequent optimization of the controlling of power consumption in the network node (10).

主权项

1. A method of operating a power control module for optimizing power consumption of a network node operated in a communication system, the method comprising:
receiving operational state information from the network node; generating a power control recommendation through evaluation of operational state information of the network node as a proposal for the power control configuration of the network node, to optimize power consumption thereof; and forwarding the power control recommendation to the network node; receiving a non-applicability indication from the network node upon non-applicability of the power control recommendation; wherein the power control recommendation is a full power control recommendation covering a full set of parameters being related to the controlling of the power consumption of the network node, or a partial power control recommendation covering a subset of parameters being related to the controlling of the power consumption of the network node.