5G Uplink Streaming Metrics for Throughput and Activity Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing 5G media streaming architectures lack defined metrics for uplink streaming sessions, hindering network optimization and analysis.
Innovation Solution
A method and device for user equipment monitoring during 5G Media Streaming (5GMS) uplink sessions, involving determining average throughput, generating activity lists, and transmitting media information objects to a 5GMS application function, using processors and non-transitory computer-readable media to capture and report metrics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If 5G media streaming architecture defines general uplink process, then uplink streaming capability is provided, but metrics for measuring and monitoring uplink streaming are not defined
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the copying principle by creating a set of uplink streaming metrics that mirror the structure and functionality of existing downlink streaming metrics (such as those in MPEG-DASH and 3GPP TS26.247). By copying the successful metric framework from downlink to uplink, the patent enables comprehensive measurement and monitoring of uplink streaming sessions, thereby resolving the contradiction between providing uplink capability and lacking measurement precision.
2Device complexity
If no uplink streaming metrics are defined, then architecture simplicity is maintained, but network optimization and analysis are hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the uplink streaming monitoring function into distinct metric components: average throughput object, activity list report, and media information object. This segmentation allows the system to maintain architectural simplicity while enabling comprehensive network optimization and analysis through structured, modular metric collection and reporting.
3Measurement precision
If downlink streaming metrics are used for uplink streaming, then measurement coverage is achieved, but uplink-specific characteristics are not captured
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the local quality principle by defining metrics that are specifically tailored to uplink streaming characteristics. Rather than using generic downlink metrics, the patent creates localized measurements including uplink-specific activity lists, upload period tracking, and device-to-network flow metrics that capture the unique qualities of uplink streaming scenarios.
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AI summary
Systems, devices, and methods for user equipment monitoring during a 5G Media Streaming (5GMS) uplink streaming session are provided which may include determining an average throughput object for a predetermined interval, wherein the average throughput object comprises a number of bytes of media content uploaded throughout the predetermined interval, and generating an activity list report associated with the 5GMS uplink streaming session, wherein the activity list report comprises a list of uplink periods during which content is uplink streamed. The approach may further include determining media information object associated with the media content uploaded during the 5GMS uplink streaming session, and transmitting the average throughput object, the activity list report, and the media information object to a 5GMS application function.