Active User Equipment Counting via Phase-Based Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining the number of mobile devices in a specific area are inaccurate due to limitations in geographic and signal-based constraints, leading to inefficiencies in urban planning, emergency response, and resource optimization.
Innovation Solution
A method that involves determining a counting area, configuring counting information based on geographical and signal-based parameters, transmitting this information to mobile devices, and receiving counting responses to accurately determine the number of devices within the area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing methods use geographic and signal-based constraints to determine device count, then the counting process can be performed, but the accuracy of the count is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the counting area into multiple sub-areas and divides the counting process into multiple phases (setup phase, counting phase, cleanup phase). Each phase has specific trigger conditions and counting criteria, allowing for more precise and reliable counting by breaking down the complex task into manageable segments with controlled parameters.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic counting by allowing UEs to enter and exit the counting area freely, with the count changing in real-time based on trigger conditions. The system dynamically adjusts counting based on UE location, signal strength (RSRP), and temporal conditions, making the counting process adaptive rather than static, thereby improving both accuracy and reliability.
2Quantity of substance
If the system counts all mobile devices in an area, then the device distribution data is comprehensive, but the data may include inaccurate or duplicate entries
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where UEs provide location and signal strength information back to the network, and the network adjusts counting decisions based on this feedback. Trigger conditions are continuously monitored and adjusted based on UE reports, ensuring that only accurate and non-duplicate entries are counted, thereby improving measurement precision while maintaining data completeness.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes parameters such as trigger conditions, counting criteria, and evaluation thresholds based on the current state of the system. Different phases have different parameter settings (e.g., different trigger conditions in setup vs. counting phases), allowing the system to maintain comprehensive data collection while filtering out inaccurate or duplicate entries through parameter-adjusted validation.
3Measurement precision
If the system uses complex counting criteria with multiple parameters, then the counting accuracy improves, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-defining trigger conditions, counting areas, and evaluation criteria before the actual counting begins. The setup phase establishes all necessary parameters and conditions in advance, so that during the counting phase, the system can execute simple, pre-programmed logic rather than complex real-time calculations, reducing operational complexity while maintaining high accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the counting system into distinct phases (setup, counting, cleanup) with each phase having specific, simplified tasks. The setup phase handles configuration, the counting phase handles execution with clear trigger conditions, and the cleanup phase handles termination. This segmentation allows complex counting criteria to be managed through structured, phase-based logic rather than monolithic complexity.
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AI summary
Techniques are provided for determining a number of user equipment in an area. An example method for determining a number of mobile devices in a counting area includes determining the counting area, determining counting configuration information based on the counting area, transmitting the counting configuration information to one or more mobile devices, receiving counting responses from the one or more mobile devices, and determining the number of mobile devices in the counting area based on the counting responses.