A system for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (100) for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network. The system (100) comprises of one or more base stations (102), a serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b), one or more User Equipment (104), user interface (105), display (106) of one or more User Equipment (104), an external server (107), a database (108), a processor (109) and a machine learning module (110). The system (100) of the present invention help user to switch the network for better resource availability network through RRC UE Assistance information message or auto switching on network based on the color indication by using at least three color codes i.e. a first, second and third color code for indicating high, moderate and low radio resource availability respectively in the serving cell (103a). The visual indication may be any other form on the user display indicating the cell loading status.

Description

[0001] A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CELL LOADING INFORMATION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORK

[0002] FIELD OF INVENTION

[0003]

[0001] The present invention relates to a system of a wireless communications. Particularly, the present invention relates to the system and method for providing cell loading information in the wireless communication network. More particularly, the present invention relates to the system, technique equipment and apparatuses for a serving cell loading indication on the User display and associated action to enhance the user experience.

[0004] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0005]

[0002] In current implementation and design, the network base station cells are highly loaded (radio resources) in some areas dynamically (function of time or random time based on other factors), which results in slower data speed on that cell and that results in poor user service experience, though it may be good network connectivity and good SNR (signal to noise ratio) on that cell or network. That is user equipment may appear irrespective of Radio Access Technology types (4G or 5G or other RAT) deployed by that network.

[0006]

[0003] In current design, user equipment network type (i.e. 4G, 5G) and network cell signal strength indication is displayed on the user display screen to indicate the type of the network and signal strength of the cell in service (through the display Antenna bar count). It helps the user to know the network quality or network cell availability to that location and it takes needed action to fix signal strength is user equipment it at the user level (like moving to good signal strength location, moving the direction of device to see if signal strength improves etc.). It may be useful in crowded place (such as mall, shopping centre, railway stations or other public places) to get the cell network loading in real time and user may take decision to switch another subscription (may be better ) like another lower network cell or radio access technology for the service to that area. It helps the user equipment to improve the network coverage by user level action in immediate time.

[0007]

[0004] There may be situation where network type and signal strength are good but still device experience very slow data rate user equipment to cell loading as network radio resource availability is poor, which result in bad service experience to the user and user might not aware of this cell loading situation. Sometime, this situation becomes even worse resulting in data stall user is not aware of this cell loading situation. There may be a method to indicate the cell loading factor for camped cell to the user display, which may be helpful to know the cell loading status in real time similar like signal strength and user may act accordingly for cell loading also at user level. It may help user to enhance service experience in certain extent by applying the local user level solution in short time to get faster improving the scenario. It may also alleviate the use of the network action or other solution for data stall user equipment, which may take time.

[0008]

[0005] It has also been observed that, in further in future, more Radio Access Technology deployment (i.e. 5G Advanced and 6G network deployment) may result this is user equipment as more serious. In Mixed network deployment, there is high chances to network imbalance loading as 5G Advanced, 6G deployment cells may be much loaded to a location to the higher Radio Access Technology network connectivity settings to most of the devices and it may rise the loading factor to that network and lower Radio Access Technology network may be less used but may have better radio resource provider to that location at that peak time.

[0009]

[0006] One such patent document EP2679070A1 relates to methods and devices for determining the available load in a cell of a cellular radio system. The system estimates intercell interference and monitors interference change events when a User Equipment changes serving cell or adds / removes a cell from its active set. The determined inter-cell interference is then adjusted based on the estimated load caused by the user equipment causing an interference change event. This allows for faster and more accurate estimation of available cell load, which can be used to improve uplink scheduling. The patent document primarily focuses on uplink interference and load estimation, which does not fully capture all aspects of cell loading. The system does not account for rapid fluctuations in network conditions or diverse traffic patterns.

[0010]

[0007] Another patent document WO2014121599A1 presents a method and related devices for transferring cellular network load information. In this system, a User Equipment receives cellular network load information transmitted by network side equipment and stores this information. The system allows the user equipment to have access to network load data, which is used to make informed decisions about network selection and optimize performance. The document is limited in the accuracy and timeliness of the load information dependent on the frequency and reliability of updates from the network side equipment. The system does not account for rapid changes in network conditions between updates. Furthermore, the method primarily focuses on providing load information to the user equipment, but does not necessarily specify how the user equipment should use this information to optimize the behaviour. The effectiveness of the system is also limited by the user equipment ability to process and act on the received load information in real-time.

[0011]

[0008] In order to overcome the limitations associated with the state of the art, there is a need for a system that provides cell loading information in a wireless communication network by providing cell loading display to the user that helps to switch to lower Radio Access Technology option or other subscription or other local action to enhance the performance at user level.

[0012] OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION

[0013]

[0009] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a system for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network.

[0014]

[0010] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system and method for delivering real-time cell loading information in a wireless communication network to enhance user experience and network performance.

[0015] [Oil] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for User Equipment to receive, process, and utilize cell loading information from base stations to make informed decisions about network connectivity.

[0016]

[0012] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a visual indication of cell loading status on the user equipment’s user interface, allowing users to better understand current network conditions.

[0017]

[0013] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a method for user equipments to automatically switch between different network subscriptions or radio access technologies based on cell loading factors.

[0018]

[0014] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a system for collecting and analyzing cell loading data across multiple user equipment and geographical areas to improve network optimization efforts.

[0019]

[0015] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a method for user equipments to generate and transmit handover requirements based on cell loading factors, potentially improving network resource allocation.

[0016] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for user equipments to calculate serving cell loading factors in real-time based on data grant requests and resource availability.

[0020]

[0017] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a system that incorporates machine learning techniques to predict potential cell loading issues and optimize user equipment performance.

[0021]

[0018] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a method for user equipment s to perform cell reselection procedures based on cell loading factors in idle mode, potentially improving connectivity.

[0022]

[0019] Yet another objective of the present invention is to provide a system that allows for the collection and analysis of cell loading data to generate refined cell loading indications and optimize network performance.

[0023]

[0020] Other objectives and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, the aspects of the present invention are disclosed.

[0024] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025]

[0021] The present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred aspects thereof with reference to the appended drawings, in which the features, other aspects and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of the invention will be more apparent from the accompanying drawing in which:

[0026]

[0022] Figure 1 illustrates a flowchart of a system of a wireless network for providing cell loading information.

[0027]

[0023] Figure 2 illustrates a system showing the system architecture with interactions between different nodes.

[0028] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0029]

[0024] The present invention relates to a system for cell loading information in a wireless communication network. The system comprises of a one or more base stations, a serving cell and one or more neighboring cells, one or more User Equipment, user interface, display of the one or more User Equipment, an external server, a database, a processor and a machine learning module.

[0030]

[0025] The present invention also provides a method for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network. The method comprises steps of: receiving, by a User Equipment, cell loading information from a base station, the cell loading information including cell loading factors for at least a serving cell and one or more neighboring cells, processing, by the User Equipment, the received cell loading information to determine an impact on the User Equipment performance and associated action and presenting, on a display of the User Equipment, information to a user based on the serving cell loading indication. Further, the method of processing the received cell loading information further comprises: comparing the serving cell and one or more neighboring cells loading factor with the configured threshold value, determining that the serving cell and one or more neighboring cells loading factor exceeds the configured threshold value, generating, by the User Equipment, a serving cell loading indication based on the configured serving cell loading factor, performing, by the User Equipment, an action based on the serving cell loading indication.

[0031]

[0026] The method of taking the action comprises at least one of: switching automatically to connect to a different suitable network subscription, switching automatically to connect to a different radio access technology, providing an alert to a user of the User Equipment, collecting the cell loading factor data in a minimization of drive test report for minimization of drive test reporting to the base station, and restarting the User Equipment when a data stall persists for a pre-defined time period and avoiding reconnection to the serving cell, after the restart, upon detection of a previously travelled area.

[0032] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033]

[0027] The following description describes various features and functions of the disclosed system and method with reference to the accompanying figure. In the figure, similar symbols identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative aspects described herein are not meant to be limiting. It may be readily understood that certain aspects of the disclosed system and method can be arranged and combined in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are contemplated herein.

[0028] Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions are omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0034]

[0029] Features that are described and / or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in the same way or in a similar way in one or more other embodiments and / or in combination with or instead of the features of the other embodiments.

[0035]

[0030] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings but are merely used to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration purpose only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention.

[0036]

[0031] It is to be understood that the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0037]

[0032] It should be emphasized that the term “comprises / comprising” when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, or components but does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components, or groups thereof. The equations used in the specification are only for computation purpose.

[0038]

[0033] Accordingly, the present invention relates to a system of a wireless communications. Particularly, the present invention relates to the system and method for providing cell loading information in the wireless communication network. More particularly, the present invention relates to the system, technique and apparatuses for a serving cell loading indication on the User display (106) and associated action to enhance the user experience.

[0039]

[0034] The present invention relates to a system (100) for providing cell loading information in the wireless communication network. In a preferred embodiment, Figure 1 illustrates a flowchart of the system or providing cell loading information. The present invention comprises of a one or more base stations (102), a serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b), one or more User Equipment (104), user interface (105), display (106) of the one or more User Equipment (104), an external server (107), a database (108), a processor (109) and a machine learning module (110).

[0040]

[0035] The one or more base stations (102) is configured to calculate and transmit cell loading information including cell loading factors of a serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b), wherein the cell loading information indicates radio resource availability status of the cells (103). The radio resource availability is the process of efficiently indicating the average resource available per User Equipment (104) in that cell. The radio resource availability is the process of managing and allocating radio resources like frequency spectrum, bandwidth, and transmit power in a wireless network. The base stations (102) calculate the cell loading factors based on various network parameters and metrics. These factors represent the current utilization of radio resources in each cell. The calculation process takes into account factors such as the number of active users, data traffic volume, and available bandwidth in each cell.

[0041]

[0036] The base stations (102) broadcast the cell loading information to User Equipment (104) connected to the network. In some cases, this transmission occurs through system information block messages. System information block messages may be broadcast periodically by the base stations (102) to provide essential network information to user equipment (104).

[0042]

[0037] The base stations (102) transmit the cell loading information through other associated messages. These associated messages are part of the regular communication between the base stations (102) and user equipments (104), or they may be dedicated messages for conveying cell loading information.

[0043]

[0038] The cell loading factors transmitted by the base stations (102) may provide user equipments (104) with valuable information about the current state of the network. This information may allow user equipments (104) to make informed decisions about cell selection, handover, and other network-related operations.

[0044]

[0039] In an embodiment, the cell loading information may be used by user equipments (104) to assess the likelihood of successful data transmission in different cells. In an exemplary embodiment, there may be a cell with a high loading factor may indicate limited radio resource availability, which could potentially lead to reduced data rates or increased latency for user equipments (104) connected to that cell.

[0040] The base stations (102) may update and transmit the cell loading information periodically or in response to significant changes in network conditions. This dynamic approach may ensure that user equipments (102) have access to up-to-date information about the network's status, enabling them to adapt their behavior accordingly.

[0045]

[0041] The one or more User Equipment (104) is wirelessly connected to the one or more base stations (102), configured to: receive the cell loading information of one or more network subscriptions from the one or more base stations (102), process the received cell loading information to determine the serving cell (103 a) loading factors and one or more neighboring cells loading factors (103b), compare the received cell loading factors with configured threshold value and display (106) a visual indication of the cell loading status on a user interface (105) based on the comparison.

[0046]

[0042] In an embodiment, the user equipments (104) may receive cell loading information for multiple network subscriptions. This may allow the user equipments to assess the loading conditions across different networks, potentially enabling more informed decisions about network selection and connectivity.

[0047]

[0043] Upon receiving the cell loading information, the user equipments (104) may process this data to determine the loading factors for the serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells. The processing may involve extracting relevant information from the received messages and interpreting the loading factors according to predefined criteria or algorithms.

[0048]

[0044] The user equipments (104) then compares the received cell loading factors with configured threshold value. These threshold value Equipments (104) may be pre-set in the user equipments (104) or dynamically adjusted based on various factors such as user preferences, network conditions, or device capabilities.

[0049]

[0045] Based on this comparison, the user equipments (104) may display a visual indication of the cell loading status on its user interface (105). This visual indication may provide users with real-time information about the network conditions, potentially improving their understanding of current connectivity quality.

[0050]

[0046] The visual indication takes the form of a color-coded network icon displayed alongside the signal strength indicator. In an embodiment, the user equipments (104) may be configured to use at least three color codes to represent different levels of cell loading: A first color code corresponds to a serving cell (103a) loading factor indicating high radio resource availability in the serving cell (103a).

[0051] • A second color code corresponds to a serving cell (103a) loading factor indicating moderate radio resource availability in the serving cell (103a).

[0052] • A third color code corresponds to a serving cell (103 a) loading factor indicating low radio resource availability in the serving cell (103a).The visual indication may be any other form on the user display to indicate the cell loading status to the user.

[0053]

[0047] The color of the network icon is refreshed in real-time based on changes in the serving cell (103a) loading factor, providing users with up-to-date information about network conditions.

[0054]

[0048] In addition to the color-coded icon, the user equipment (104) is configured to generate warning messages when certain conditions are met. In an exemplary embodiment, if the serving cell (103 a) loading factor exceeds the threshold value for a predetermined time period, the user equipment (104) may display a warning message on the user interface (105). This message indicates lower resource availability at the current location of the user equipment (104), alerting users to potential connectivity issues even though the user equipment (104) indicates the very good signal strength at that location.

[0055]

[0049] The user equipment (104) is designed to perform various actions based on the cell loading information and the comparison with threshold values. The actions include:

[0056] ® Automatic Network Subscription Switching: The user equipment (104) is configured to switch automatically to another network subscription on the device ( i.e. SIM 2 on the same device ) when certain conditions are met. This helps maintain optimal connectivity by leveraging available network resources across different subscriptions on the user equipment (104).

[0057] • Radio Access Technology Switching: The user equipment (104) switches automatically or change the service Priority to connect to a different radio access technology on same Subscription module (i.e. SIM1 only). This includes switching between third generation, fourth generation, fifth generation, and sixth generation technologies. The switching may occur from a lower to a higher radio access technology or vice versa, based on improved cell loading indications of the target technology. * User Alerts: The user equipment (104) provides alerts to users about serving cell (103a) loading factors exceeding threshold value. The alerts help users make informed decisions about their network usage or location.

[0058] * Data Collection: The user equipment (104) collects real-time performance impact due to cell loading factors. The data is used for minimization of drive test reporting to the base stations (102), potentially contributing to network optimization efforts.

[0059] * Automatic Restart: In cases where a data stall due to cell loading persists for a pre-defined time period, the user equipment (104) automatically restarts. After the restart, the user equipment (104) avoids reconnection to the previous serving cell (103 a) upon detection of a previously travelled area, potentially preventing recurring connectivity issues.

[0060]

[0050] The user equipment (104) is configured to perform specific actions when in idle mode or connected mode. In idle mode, the user equipment (104) triggers a cell reselection procedure based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value. It deprioritizes the serving cell (103a) by a configured offset values for the cell reselection procedure and prefer to select a less-loaded neighboring cell with better performance than the current serving cell (103a).

[0061]

[0051] In connected mode, the user equipment (104) may generate a handover request to deprioritize the current serving cell (103a) loading. The request is based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value for a configured threshold time. The handover request includes a reason code indicating the current cell loading, a cell loading severity impact factor and transmit the handover request to the base station (102) network.

[0062]

[0052] The handover request information may be placed in a Radio Resource Control User Equipment (104) Assistance information message or other relevant Radio Resource Control message with a new Information Element indicating a User Equipment (104) performance degradation on current serving cell (103a).

[0063]

[0053] The new Information Element comprises the cell loading severity impact factor represented by a number, wherein a higher number indicates a higher severity, and wherein data stall corresponds to the highest severity.

[0064]

[0054] Further, the one or more User Equipment (104) is configured to: detect a trigger condition based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor, initiate a network subscription switching procedure in response to the detected trigger condition, determine availability of at least one alternate network subscription, switch automatically to an available alternate network subscription in an auto-switching configuration, wherein the target network subscription cell satisfies minimum signal strength and criteria to switch, provide a user interface (105) prompt for manual switching to an available alternate network subscription in a manual switching configuration, establish a connection with a cell associated with the alternate network subscription and switch to an original network subscription, that has been used by the user, based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor of the cell associated with the alternate network subscription exceeding a threshold value.

[0065]

[0055] Further, the one or more User Equipment (104) is configured to: calculate the serving cell (103a) loading factor while in a connected configuration mode with the one or more base stations (102) based on parameters related to data grant requests and grant availability of radio resources in real-time.

[0066]

[0056] The user equipment (104) is capable of calculating the serving cell (103a) loading factor while in a connected configuration mode with the base stations (102). The calculation is based on parameters related to data grant requests and grant availability of radio resources in realtime, providing the user equipment (104) with up-to-date information about network conditions.

[0067]

[0057] By incorporating the features and functionalities, the user equipment (104) is able to make intelligent decisions about network connectivity, potentially improving overall performance and user experience in various network conditions.

[0068]

[0058] The User Equipment (104) in the wireless communication network is further configured to perform various actions based on the received cell loading information. The actions are triggered when the cell loading factors exceed certain threshold values, allowing the user equipment (104) to adapt to changing network conditions and optimize its performance.

[0069]

[0059] The user equipment (104) switches automatically to connect to a different target neighboring cell (103b) or radio access technology. The switching occurs between different generations of radio access technologies, such as third generation, fourth generation, fifth generation, and sixth generation technologies. The user equipment (104) switches from a lower radio access technology to a higher one, or vice versa, based on improved cell loading indications of the target technology. The adaptive switching helps to maintain optimal connectivity by leveraging available network resources across different radio access technologies.

[0070]

[0060] The user equipment (104) collects real-time performance impact data due to cell loading factors. This data collection is used for minimization of drive test reporting to the base stations. By gathering and reporting this information, the user equipment (104) contributes to network optimization efforts, potentially leading to improved overall network performance.

[0071]

[0061] The user equipment (104) is designed to automatically restart when a data stall due to cell loading persists for a pre-defined time period. The feature helps address persistent connectivity issues caused by high cell loading. After the restart, the user equipment (104) avoids reconnection to the previous serving cell (103a) upon detection of a previously travelled area, potentially preventing recurring connectivity problems.

[0072]

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, in addition to these automated actions, the user equipment (104) may provide alerts to users about serving cell (103 a) loading factors exceeding threshold values. These alerts may take the form of visual indications on the user equipments (104) display (106), such as warning messages or color-coded icons. By providing this information, users are able to make informed decisions about the network usage or location, potentially improving their overall experience with the wireless communication network.

[0073]

[0063] The user interface (105) prompt for manual switching may include relevant information such as the current serving cell (103a) loading factor, available alternate network subscriptions, and potential performance improvements. This information may help users understand the reasons for the suggested switch and make informed decisions about their network connectivity.

[0074]

[0064] The User Equipment (104) may be configured to provide visual indications of cell loading status through its user interface. These visual indications may help users understand current network conditions and make informed decisions about their connectivity.

[0075]

[0065] In addition to the color-coded network icon, the User Equipment (104) generate warning messages under certain conditions. For example, if the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeds a threshold value for a predetermined threshold time, tire User Equipment (104) displays a warning message on its screen. This warning message indicates lower resource availability at the current location of the User Equipment (104).

[0066] The warning message may be designed to alert users to potential connectivity issues to high cell loading. In some cases, the warning message may include additional information such as suggestions for improving connectivity or alternative actions the user may take.

[0076]

[0067] By providing these visual indications, including the color-coded network icon and warning messages, the User Equipment (104) offers users real-time insights into network conditions. This information may allow users to better understand their current connectivity status and potentially take actions to optimize their network experience.

[0077]

[0068] In an embodiment, the system (100) for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network may include an external server (107) wirelessly connected to one or more User Equipment (104). The external server (107) is configured to transmit the cell loading information for the serving cell (103a) and the one or more neighboring cells (103b) to the one or more User Equipment (104) upon request from the one or more user equipment (104).

[0078]

[0069] The external server (107) is configured to receive real time serving cell loading status reports from the User Equipment (104), store these reports, and analyze them to provide valuable information back to the User Equipment.

[0079]

[0070] The User Equipment (104) is configured to transmit real time serving cell (103a) loading data to the external server (107). This data may include location information and time information associated with previously calculated serving cell (103a) loading factors. By collecting this data from multiple User Equipment devices, the external server (107) may build a comprehensive database of cell loading information across different geographical areas and time periods.

[0080]

[0071] Upon receiving reports from the User Equipment, the external server (107) stores these reports in a database. The storage of these reports may allow for both real-time analysis and historical trend identification. In some cases, the external server (107) may use data compression technique to efficiently store large volumes of cell loading data.

[0081]

[0072] The external server (107) is configured to analyze the stored reports to determine cell loading severity impact factors for different areas and network subscriptions. This analysis may involve processing large datasets to identify patterns, correlations, and trends in cell loading across various locations and time periods. The server (107) may employ advanced data analytics technique, potentially including machine learning algorithms, to extract meaningful insights from the collected data.

[0082]

[0073] Based on this analysis, the external server (107) provides information to the User Equipment (104) about network subscription performance in specific areas of residing or roaming. This information may be based on the determined cell loading severity impact factors. By providing this information, the external server (107) may assist the User Equipment in performing actions in response to serving cell (103a) loading indications.

[0083]

[0074] In an embodiment, the external server (107) comprise a database (108) and a processor (109) integrated with a machine learning module (110). The machine learning module (110) is configured to perform various functions related to analyzing cell loading data and optimizing User Equipment performance.

[0084]

[0075] The machine learning module (110) receives input data comprising network characteristics, serving cell (103a) loading factors, severity rankings of cell loading factors, location information of User Equipment, and time information of network cell loading issues occurrences. This input data may provide a comprehensive view of network conditions and cell loading patterns across different locations and time periods.

[0085]

[0076] In an embodiment, the machine learning module (110) analyze the input data to identify patterns and correlations between network conditions and cell loading issues. This analysis may involve processing large datasets using advanced algorithms to extract meaningful insights and trends.

[0086]

[0077] Based on tire analyzed input data, the machine learning module (110) determines optimal radio access technology scanning and public land mobile network search parameters. These parameters may be tailored to specific network conditions and cell loading patterns identified through the analysis.

[0087]

[0078] The machine learning module (110) predicts potential cell loading issues in specific areas and time periods. These predictions may be based on historical data patterns, current network conditions, and other relevant factors identified during the analysis process.

[0088]

[0079] In an embodiment, the machine learning module (107) generates refined cell loading indications based on the analyzed input data and predictions. These refined indications may provide more accurate and context-specific information about cell loading conditions compared to raw data from individual User Equipment devices (104).

[0089]

[0080] The machine learning module (107 ) optimize the performance of User Equipment (104) in real-time based on the determined optimal parameters and predictions. This optimization may involve adjusting various aspects of User Equipment behavior to maintain optimal connectivity and performance under different cell loading conditions.

[0090]

[0081] The machine learning module (107) transmits the refined cell loading indications to User Equipment (104) for initiating specific actions. These actions include adjusting network selection preferences, modifying data transmission patterns, or preparing for potential handovers based on predicted cell loading issues.

[0091]

[0082] The machine learning module (107) transmit instructions to User Equipment (104) for executing radio access technology scanning and public land mobile network search operations with the determined optimal parameters. These instructions help User Equipment (104) efficiently identify and connect to the most suitable networks based on current and predicted cell loading conditions.

[0092]

[0083] By incorporating machine learning capabilities, the system (100) continuously improve its ability to analyze cell loading patterns, predict issues, and optimize User Equipment (104) performance across various network conditions and locations.

[0093]

[0084] In an embodiment, the present invention provides a method for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network, the method comprising: receiving, by a User Equipment (104), cell loading information from a base station (102), the cell loading information including cell loading factors for at least a serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b); processing, by the User Equipment (104), the received cell loading information to determine an impact on the User Equipment (104) performance and associated action comprises: comparing the serving cell (103 a) and one or more neighboring cells loading factor with the configured threshold value; determining that the serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b) loading factor exceeds the configured threshold value; generating, by the User Equipment (104), a serving cell (103a) loading indication based on the configured serving cell (103a) loading factor; performing, by the User Equipment (104), an action based on the serving cell (103a) loading indication, wherein the action comprises at least one of: switching automatically to connect to a other suitable network subscription on the user equipment , switching automatically to connect to a different radio access technology, providing an alert to a user of the User Equipment (104), collecting the cell loading factor data in a minimization of drive test report for minimization of drive test reporting to the base station (102), and restarting the User Equipment (104) when a data stall persists for a pre-defined time period and avoiding reconnection to the serving cell (103a), after the restart, upon detection of a previously travelled area; and presenting, on a display (106) of the User Equipment (104), information to a user based on the serving cell (103a) loading indication.

[0094]

[0085] The method of presenting information to the user based on the serving cell (103a) loading indication comprises: showing, on the display (106) of the User Equipment (104), a warning message upon the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the configured threshold value, the warning message indicating lower resource availability at a current location of the User Equipment (104) presenting, on the display (106) of the User Equipment (104), information to the user for options improving data connectivity, the options including changing location and changing network subscription; and providing the serving cell (103a) loading indication with a colour-coded network icon along with a serving cell (103a) signal strength network icon on a user interface (105) of the User Equipment (104), the network icon may have two or more color code representing the serving cell (103a) loading status.

[0095]

[0086] The method when the User Equipment (104) is in a connected mode configuration, the method comprises: generating a handover request based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value for a configured threshold time, wherein the handover request comprises: a reason code indicating current cell loading, and a cell loading severity impact factor; and transmitting the handover request to the base station (102), wherein: the handover request may be placed in a RRC UE Assistance information message as a new Information Element indicating a User Equipment (104) performance degradation on current serving cell (103a), and the new Information Element comprises the cell loading severity impact factor represented by a number, wherein a higher number indicates a higher severity, and wherein data stall corresponds to the highest severity.

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[0087] In an embodiment, the advantages of the present invention are discussed herein: o The present invention provides a system and method for delivering real-time cell loading information in a wireless communication network to enhance user experience and network performance. o The present invention provides a mechanism for User Equipment to receive, process, and utilize cell loading information from base stations to make informed decisions about network connectivity. o The present invention provides a visual indication of cell loading status on the user equipment’s user interface, allowing users to better understand current network conditions. o The present invention provides a method for user equipments to automatically switch between different network subscriptions or radio access technologies based on cell loading factors. o The present invention provides a system for collecting and analyzing cell loading data across multiple user equipments and geographical areas to improve network optimization efforts. o The present invention provides a method for user equipments to generate and transmit handover request based on cell loading factors, potentially improving network resource allocation. o The present invention provides a mechanism for user equipments to calculate serving cell loading factors in real-time based on data grant request and resource availability. o The present invention provides a system that incorporates machine learning techniques to predict potential cell loading issues and optimize user equipments performance. o The present invention provides a method for user equipments to perform cell reselection procedures based on cell loading factors in idle mode, potentially improving connectivity. o The present invention provides a system that allows for the collection and analysis of cell loading data to generate refined cell loading indications and optimize network performance.

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[0088] While this invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

CLAIMS:

1. A system (100) for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network, comprising: one or more base stations (102) configured to calculate and transmit cell loading information including cell loading factors of a serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b), wherein the cell loading information indicates radio resource availability status of the cells ; and one or more U ser Equipment (104) wirelessly connected to the one or more base stations (102), configured to: receive the cell loading information of one or more network subscriptions from the one or more base stations (102); process the received cell loading information to determine the serving cell (103a) loading factors and one or more neighboring cells loading factors (103b); compare the received cell loading factors with configured threshold values; and display a visual indication of the cell loading status on a user interface (105) based on the comparison.

2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more User Equipment (104), in response to the comparison of the Cell loading factors with the threshold values, is configured to perform at least one of: switching automatically to connect to another network subscription on the one or more User Equipment (104); switching automatically to connect to a different target neighboring cell or a radio access technology including third generation, fourth generation, fifth generation and sixth generation radio access technologies, wherein the switching is from a lower radio access technology to higher radio access technology or from a higher radio access technology to a lower radio access technology based on improved cell loading indication of said target radio access technology;providing an alert to a user about the serving cell (103 a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value to provide the alert on the one or more User Equipment (104); collecting real time User Equipment (104) performance impact data due to cell loading factor for minimization of drive test reporting to the one or more base stations (102); and automatically restarting the one or more User Equipment (104) when a data stall due to cell loading persists for a pre-defined time period and avoiding reconnection to a previous serving cell (103a), after the restart, upon detection of a previously travelled area.

3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more User Equipment (104), in response to generating a serving cell (103 a) loading indication in an idle mode configuration, is configured to: trigger a cell reselection procedure based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value; deprioritize the serving cell (103a) by a configured offset value for the cell reselection procedure based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor; and prefer to select a less-loaded neighboring cell with better performance than current serving cell (103a) in the same radio access technology, or a different radio access technology for connection establishment.

4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more User Equipment (104), in response to generating a serving cell (103a) loading indication in a connected mode configuration, is configured to: generate a handover request to deprioritize the current serving cell (103) loading by the one or more User Equipment (104) to the one or more base station (102) network, wherein the handover request is based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value for a configured threshold time, wherein the handover request comprises: a reason code indicating the current cell loading; a cell loading severity impact factor;transmit the handover request to the base station (102) network, wherein, the handover request information may be placed in a RRC UE (104) Assistance information message or other relevant Radio Resource Control message with a new Information Element indicating a User Equipment (104) performance degradation on current serving cell (103a); the new Information Element comprises the cell loading severity impact factor represented by a number, wherein a higher number indicates a higher severity, and wherein data stall corresponds to the highest severity.

5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more User Equipment (104) is configured to: detect a trigger condition based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor; initiate a network subscription switching procedure in response to the detected trigger condition; determine availability of at least one alternate network subscription; switch automatically to an available alternate network subscription in an autoswitching configuration, wherein the target network subscription cell satisfies minimum signal strength and criteria to switch; provide a user interface (105) prompt for manual switching to an available alternate network subscription in a manual switching configuration; establish a connection with a cell (103) associated with the alternate network subscription; and6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more User Equipment (104) is configured to: provide the serving cell (103a) loading indication along with a serving cell (103 a) signal strength network icon on the display (106) of the one or more User Equipment (104) as a colour code indication, and the colour of the network icon is refreshed in real-time based on changes in the serving cell (103a) loading factor, comprising at least three colour codes, whereina first colour code corresponds to a serving cell (103 a) loading factor indicating high radio resource availability in the serving cell (103a), a second colour code corresponds to a serving cell (103a) loading factor indicating moderate radio resource availability in the serving cell (103a), and a third colour code corresponds to a serving cell (103a) loading factor indicating low radio resource availability in the serving cell (103a); and compare the serving cell (103) loading factor to the threshold value for a threshold time and generate a warning message upon the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value on the display (106) of the one or more User Equipment (104), wherein the warning message indicates lower resource availability at a current location of the one or more User Equipment (104).

7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more User Equipment (104) is configured to: calculate the serving cell (103a) loading factor while in a connected configuration mode with the one or more base stations (102) based on parameters related to data grant requests and grant availability of radio resources in real-time.

8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more base stations (102) are configured to transmit the cell loading information in a system information block message or other associated messages to the one or more user equipment (104).

9. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more User Equipment (104) is configured to: transmit the serving cell (103a) loading data to an external server (107), comprising location information and time information associated with previously calculated serving cell (103a) loading factors;10. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system (100) further comprises: an external server (107) wirelessly connected to the one or more of User Equipment (104), wherein the external server (107) is configured to: receive reports from the one or more of User Equipment (104); store the received reports;analyze the stored reports to determine cell loading severity impact factors for different areas and network subscriptions; and provide information to the one or more of User Equipment (104) about network subscription performance in specific areas of residing or roaming, based on the determined cell loading severity impact factors, to assist the one or more User Equipment (104) in performing actions in response to the serving cell (103a) loading indication.

11. The system (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the external server (107), configured to transmit the cell loading information for the serving cell (103 a) and the one or more neighboring cells (103b) to the one or more User Equipment (104) upon request from the one or more user equipment (104).

12. The system (100) as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the external server (107) comprises a database (108) and a processor (109) integrated with a machine learning module (110), and the machine learning module (110) is configured to: receive input data comprising network characteristics, serving cell (103a) loading factors, severity rankings of cell loading factors, location information of the one or more User Equipment (104), and time information of network cell loading issues occurrences; analyze the input data to identify patterns and correlations between network conditions and cell loading issues; determine optimal radio access technology scanning and public land mobile network search parameters based on the analyzed input data; predict potential cell loading issues in specific areas and time periods; generate refined cell loading indications based on the analyzed input data and predictions; optimize the performance of the one or more User Equipment (104) in real-time based on the determined optimal parameters and predictions; transmit the refined cell loading indications to the one or more User Equipment (104) for initiating specific actions; andtransmit instructions to the one or more User Equipment (104) for executing the radio access technology scanning and public land mobile network search operations with the determined optimal parameters to mitigate predicted cell loading issues.

13. A method for providing cell loading information in a wireless communication network, the method comprising: receiving, by a User Equipment (104), cell loading information from a base station (102), the cell loading information including cell loading factors for at least a serving cell (103a) and one or more neighboring cells (103b); processing, by the User Equipment (104), the received cell loading information to determine an impact on the user equipment (104) performance and associated action comprises: comparing the serving cell (103 a) and one or more neighboring cells loading factor with the configured threshold value; determining that the serving cell (103 a) and one or more neighboring cells (103) loading factor exceeds the configured threshold value; generating, by the User Equipment (104), a serving cell (103a) loading indication based on the configured serving cell (103a) loading factor; performing, by the User Equipment (104), an action based on the serving cell (103a) loading indication, wherein the action comprises at least one of: switching automatically to connect to another suitable network subscription on user equipment, switching automatically to connect to a different radio access technology, providing an alert to a user of the User Equipment (104), collecting the cell loading factor data in a minimization of drive test report for minimization of drive test reporting to the base station (102), and restarting the User Equipment (104) when a data stall persists for a pre-defined time period and avoiding reconnection to the serving cell(103a), after the restart, upon detection of a previously travelled area; and presenting, on a display (106) of the User Equipment (104), information to a user based on the serving cell (103a) loading indication.

14. The method as claimed in claim 13, wherein the method of presenting information to the user based on the serving cell (103a) loading indication comprises: showing, on the display (106) of the User Equipment (104), a warning message upon the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the configured threshold value, the warning message indicating lower resource availability at a current location of the User Equipment (104); presenting, on the display (106) of the User Equipment (104), information to the user for options improving data connectivity, the options including changing location and changing network subscription; and providing the serving cell (103 a) loading indication with a colour-coded network icon along with a serving cell (103 a) signal strength network icon on a user interface (105) of the User Equipment (104), the network icon may have two or more color code representing the serving cell (103a) loading status.

15. The method as claimed in claim 13, wherein when the User Equipment (104) is in a connected mode configuration, the method comprises: generating a handover request based on the serving cell (103a) loading factor exceeding the threshold value for a configured threshold time, wherein the handover request comprises: a reason code indicating current cell loading, and a cell loading severity impact factor; and transmitting the handover request to the base station (102), wherein: the handover request may be placed in a Radio Resource Control User Equipment (104) Assistance information message as a new InformationElement indicating a user equipment (104) performance degradation on current serving cell (103a), and the new Information Element comprises the cell loading severity impact factor represented by a number, wherein a higher number indicates a higher severity, and wherein data stall corresponds to the highest severity.

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