5G LAN Access Decision via Configuration Information

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G mobile communication systems, terminals often disconnect and reconnect to new 5G local area networks (LANs) due to configuration mismatches, leading to inefficient access and wastage of network resources, as existing systems do not effectively support session continuity requirements.

Innovation Solution

A method for a terminal to obtain configuration information from an access network device via Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, including system information broadcasts, dedicated signaling, and connection requests, to determine whether to access a 5G LAN based on criteria such as session continuity support and service-level agreements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the terminal accesses a 5G LAN without checking configuration information, then the access process is simple and fast, but the terminal may disconnect due to configuration mismatches such as session continuity support, leading to repeated disconnections and reconnections

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess stabilityVSAvoidaccess time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal obtains configuration information of the 5G LAN before accessing it, including session continuity support indicators and service requirement information. This preliminary check allows the terminal to determine whether to access the 5G LAN in advance, avoiding repeated disconnections and reconnections due to configuration mismatches.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the terminal checks configuration information before accessing 5G LAN, then access stability is improved, but the access process becomes more complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccess stabilityVSAvoidaccess process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal autonomously obtains configuration information from the 5G LAN and performs self-determination on whether to access based on its service requirements. The terminal independently checks session continuity support and other configuration parameters without requiring complex network-side control or manual intervention, simplifying the overall access process while maintaining stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If the terminal repeatedly disconnects and reconnects to different 5G LANs to find a suitable one, then the terminal can eventually find a matching network, but network resources are wasted and access efficiency is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork selection adaptabilityVSAvoidaccess efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal obtains and evaluates configuration information of the 5G LAN before accessing it, including session continuity support indicators and service requirement information. This preliminary assessment enables the terminal to make informed access decisions, avoiding repeated disconnections and reconnections to unsuitable networks, thereby improving access efficiency while maintaining network selection adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3758404B1Configuration information acquisition method, apparatus and device, and storage medium and system
Publication Date: 2024.02.28 TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of this application disclose a method and apparatus for obtaining configuration information, a device, a storage medium, and a system. The method includes: obtaining, by the terminal, configuration information of a 5G local area network (LAN), the configuration information including an information item used for assisting the terminal in making an access decision; and determining, by the terminal according to the configuration information, whether to access the 5G LAN.