Abstract: A method for the adaptive selection of a scheduling scheme for a data packet transmission in a multipath communication system. The method includes determining at least two transmission path parameters for each transmission path of at least two transmission paths of two or more transmission paths for a multiplicity of data packets, the multiplicity of data packets being transmitted via the two or more transmission paths; determining a correlation between at least one transmission path parameter of at least two transmission path parameters of a transmission path and a corresponding transmission path parameter of at least two transmission path parameters of one or more other transmission paths from the two or more transmission paths for the multiplicity of data packets; and adaptive selection of a scheduling scheme for a data packet transmission via the two or more transmission paths based on the determined transmission path parameters and the correlation.

Abstract: A method for the adaptive selection of a scheduling scheme for a data packet transmission in a multipath communication system. The method includes determining at least two transmission path parameters for each transmission path of at least two transmission paths of two or more transmission paths for a multiplicity of data packets, the multiplicity of data packets being transmitted via the two or more transmission paths; determining a correlation between at least one transmission path parameter of at least two transmission path parameters of a transmission path and a corresponding transmission path parameter of at least two transmission path parameters of one or more other transmission paths from the two or more transmission paths for the multiplicity of data packets; and adaptive selection of a scheduling scheme for a data packet transmission via the two or more transmission paths based on the determined transmission path parameters and the correlation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method (200) and a system (130) for operating a multi-connectivity communications infrastructure (100) comprising at least two networks (A, B) and at least two devices (110, 110-1, 110-2) each having at least two communications modules (120, 120-1, 120-2, 120-3, 120-4), wherein a connection to a higher-order unit (130), in particular a central server, can be established via the communications modules (120, 120-1, 120-2, 120-3, 120-4) and the networks (A, B).

Abstract: A method for training a reinforcement learning model forming a channel switching agent in a wireless communication network. The method includes: obtaining a predicted quality of service indicator for one or more channels of a wireless network for a future period of time; providing the predicted quality of service indicator as input to a reinforcement learning model which is configured to provide an output related to a channel selection for the first communication link; if the output indicates a selection of a new channel different from the currently active channel for the first communication link, initiating a channel switching procedure for the first communication link to a second channel; obtaining measurement results indicating a current quality of service for at least the first communication link; determining a reward for the reinforcement learning model based on the obtained measurement results; and adapting the reinforcement learning model based on the reward.

Abstract: A method for outputting a signal as a function of a transmission path to be selected, to transmit a data packet from a transmitter unit to a receiver unit connectable to the transmitter unit via at least two transmission paths. The method includes: ascertaining, in each instance, a prediction value of at least one transmission path parameter for each of the at least two transmission paths, using a short-term determination unit, to provide a transmission path information item including the predicted values, to a planning unit; selecting the transmission path to be used for transmitting the data packet, from the at least two transmission paths, using the planning unit, based on the ascertained transmission path information item; and outputting the signal using the planning unit to transmit the data packet from the transmitter unit to the receiver unit on the selected transmission path.

Abstract: A method for operating a first network device of a communications network, wherein the method comprises: determining or receiving, by means of an ingress interface, an ingress data stream comprising payload data to be transmitted towards a second network device; determining or receiving, by means of a correlation observer, at least one correlation value for a plurality of communication paths between the first network device and the second network device, wherein each of the plurality of communication paths comprises a different one of a plurality of physical channels; determining, by means of a multi-connectivity controller, a plurality of egress data streams in dependence on the at least one correlation value and in dependence on the ingress data stream; and transmitting, via a respective one of a plurality of egress queues, wherein each egress data stream is associated with a different one of the plurality of paths.

Abstract: A method for radio communication. The method includes: receiving at least one first information that characterizes at least one operational parameter associated with an application; receiving at least one second information that characterizes at least one operational parameter associated with a radio access network; determining at least one QoS prediction that characterizes a future QoS associated with the application based at least on the at least one first information and on the at least one second information; and transmitting or providing the at least one QoS prediction.

Abstract: An apparatus for radio communications. The apparatus includes: a processor to determine at least one parameter characterizing a present QoS at a first apparatus of a radio communications network; a procesor to determine at least one first QoS prediction that characterizes a future QoS at the first apparatus at least on the at least one determined parameter; and a transmitter to transmit the at least one first prediction.

Abstract: A radio module (RM) for a radio terminal (T) is provided, wherein the radio module (RM) comprises: a transmitter (Tx) configured to transmit within a time period data either on a first radio channel (RCH1) of a first radio communications network according to a first operating mode or on a second radio channel (RCH2) of a second radio communications network according to a second operating mode; and a controller (CTRL) being configured to schedule a selection of one of the operating modes of the transmitter (Tx), wherein the selection comprises switching of at least one parameter of the transmitter (Tx) according to the selected operating mode.

Abstract: A method for communication. The method includes receiving or determining an input data stream; propagating the input data stream through a plurality of consecutive input processing stages; and transmitting a plurality of output data streams provided at the output section via a plurality of communication channels.

Abstract: A radio module (RM) for a radio terminal (T) is provided, wherein the radio module (RM) comprises: a transmitter (Tx) configured to transmit within a time period data either on a first radio channel (RCH1) of a first radio communications network according to a first operating mode or on a second radio channel (RCH2) of a second radio communications network according to a second operating mode; and a controller (CTRL) being configured to schedule a selection of one of the operating modes of the transmitter (Tx), wherein the selection comprises switching of at least one parameter of the transmitter (Tx) according to the selected operating mode.

Abstract: A method for operating a first network device of a communications network, wherein the method comprises: determining or receiving, by means of an ingress interface, an ingress data stream comprising payload data to be transmitted towards a second network device; determining or receiving, by means of a correlation observer, at least one correlation value for a plurality of communication paths between the first network device and the second network device, wherein each of the plurality of communication paths comprises a different one of a plurality of physical channels; determining, by means of a multi-connectivity controller, a plurality of egress data streams in dependence on the at least one correlation value and in dependence on the ingress data stream; and transmitting, via a respective one of a plurality of egress queues, wherein each egress data stream is associated with a different one of the plurality of paths.

Abstract: A radio module (RM) for a radio terminal (T) is provided, wherein the radio module (RM) comprises: a transmitter (Tx) configured to transmit within a time period data either on a first radio channel (RCH1) of a first radio communications network according to a first operating mode or on a second radio channel (RCH2) of a second radio communications network according to a second operating mode; and a controller (CTRL) being configured to schedule a selection of one of the operating modes of the transmitter (Tx), wherein the selection comprises switching of at least one parameter of the transmitter (Tx) according to the selected operating mode.