Active Location Acquisition Controller for LTE MDT

The patent implements dynamic control of location acquisition by the active location acquisition controller, which determines when and how location information should be acquired based on current network conditions and MDT requirements. The system dynamically adjusts between active location acquisition and using available location information, rather than continuously acquiring location data. This dynamic approach ensures location information is obtained only when necessary for MDT measurements, reducing unnecessary battery consumption while maintaining adequate location information availability for network optimization.

The active location acquisition controller dynamically determines the optimal timing and method for location acquisition based on current MDT requirements and available resources. The system actively manages the balance between acquiring location information and conserving resources by making intelligent decisions about when location acquisition is necessary versus when existing location information can be reused. This dynamic control mechanism reduces unnecessary resource consumption while ensuring location information is available when needed for effective MDT measurements and network optimization.

The patent enables User Equipment (UE) to autonomously perform MDT measurements and location acquisitions without requiring manual drive testing by operator personnel. The active location acquisition controller in the UE automatically determines when location information is needed and initiates acquisition processes, while the UE itself performs the measurements and logs the data. This self-service capability allows the network to verify operation and collect optimization data automatically through regular user devices, eliminating the need for costly manual drive tests while maintaining measurement accuracy for network optimization purposes.