Adaptive QoS Parameter Detection in Communication Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
In mobile communication terminals with limited resources, detecting a large number of Quality of Service (QoS) parameters leads to reduced performance and increased measuring effort, necessitating a reduction in the number of QoS parameters measured.
Innovation Solution
A method where a second parameter from a lower layer is detected only when a first parameter from a higher layer exceeds or falls below a predetermined threshold, allowing for reduced resource utilization by limiting QoS parameter detection to normal operation and special situations, with the option to select parameters that influence or change with the first parameter.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a large number of QoS parameters are detected in mobile communication terminals, then the quality of service monitoring is improved, but the resource consumption and measuring effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the QoS parameter detection adaptive rather than static. The terminal device dynamically adjusts which parameters to detect based on current service conditions and user preferences. When service deterioration is detected or user interest is high, more parameters are monitored; under normal conditions, fewer parameters are detected. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between comprehensive monitoring and resource conservation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of the monitoring system itself - specifically, the set of detected QoS parameters is changed based on service type, user preferences, and current network conditions. Different parameter sets are selected for different scenarios (e.g., voice service vs. data service, normal operation vs. deterioration). This parameter adaptation allows the system to maintain monitoring effectiveness while reducing overall resource consumption.
2Measurement precision
If a large number of QoS parameters are detected, then the evaluation of quality of service is improved, but the performance of the communication terminal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the monitoring intensity based on current terminal performance requirements and service conditions. During normal operation, minimal parameters are detected to preserve terminal performance. When service deterioration is detected or user interest is high, the system temporarily increases monitoring intensity. This dynamic approach ensures that QoS evaluation remains effective while terminal performance is maintained during normal operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial action by detecting only the necessary subset of QoS parameters rather than all possible parameters continuously. The system performs full monitoring only when needed (during deterioration or high user interest), and partial monitoring during normal operation. This selective approach maintains sufficient QoS evaluation capability while preserving terminal performance for service execution.
3Reliability
If QoS parameters are continuously monitored, then the detection of service deterioration is improved, but the resource usage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic monitoring where QoS parameters are detected at specific intervals and under specific conditions rather than continuously. The system periodically checks for service deterioration by monitoring key parameters, and when deterioration is detected or user interest is high, it intensifies monitoring temporarily. This periodic approach maintains reliable deterioration detection while significantly reducing continuous resource consumption compared to constant monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from initial parameter detections to control subsequent monitoring intensity. When service quality remains normal, monitoring is reduced to conserve resources. When deterioration is detected or user interest is high, feedback triggers intensified monitoring to ensure reliable detection. This feedback-controlled approach maintains high reliability for deterioration detection while minimizing resource usage during normal operations.
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AI summary
The method involves detecting several service quality representing parameters of communication terminal (102). The acquisition of parameter representing quality of output of acoustic and optical information at communication terminal is performed as function of result of comparison between parameter representing quality of data transfer between communication terminal and communication network (101) with threshold. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) system for determining service quality of communication terminal; (2) communication terminal; and (3) computer program for determining service quality of communication terminal.