Bi-Static Sensing Charging for 5G Subscription Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional 3GPP systems are unable to manage and charge for sensing services, such as long-range or short-range sensing, which are offered over 5G networks, leading to inefficiencies in managing subscription charges and resource usage.
Innovation Solution
Implement bi-static sensing operations with wireless communication systems, enabling sensing charging subscriptions by allowing user equipment (UE) to request and perform sensing operations with network entities, and transmit/receive associated charging information, while network entities assist in determining fees and selecting suitable network entities for the operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional 3GPP systems are used for communication-based subscription management, then communication charging is supported, but sensing service charging and management are not available
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the existing 3GPP online charging system to support both communication services and sensing services through a unified charging framework. The network entity and UE interact using generalized signaling messages that can carry both communication charging information and sensing-specific parameters (such as sensing resource usage, location, mobility), allowing a single system to handle multiple service types without requiring separate charging infrastructures.
2Reliability
If bi-static sensing operations are implemented with network entity participation, then sensing service quality is improved, but resource management complexity and overhead signaling increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the sensing operation into distinct functional segments: the UE performs sensing measurements and generates sensing information, while the network entity provides charging management and resource coordination. This segmentation allows each component to focus on its specialized function, reducing overall system complexity. The charging information is segmented into specific message fields (e.g., sensing resource usage indicators, location parameters) that are transmitted separately from communication data, enabling independent optimization of each function.
3Productivity
If sensing charging subscription information is transmitted, then sensing resource usage is tracked and managed, but signaling overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines sensing charging subscription information with existing communication signaling messages. Instead of creating separate dedicated signaling channels for sensing charging management, the invention integrates sensing-related charging parameters (such as resource usage counts, location data, mobility indicators) into existing uplink and downlink messages that are already being exchanged between UE and network entities for communication purposes. This merging approach leverages the existing signaling infrastructure to carry additional sensing management information without requiring proportionally increased signaling resources.
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AI summary
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for wireless communication that support a sensing charging subscription. In a first aspect, a method of wireless communication includes transmitting a request to a network entity to participate in a bi-static sensing operation. The method also includes performing the bi-static sensing operation with the network entity. The method further includes transmitting transmit sensing information associated with the bi-static sensing operation. The charging information is associated with sensing charging subscription information. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.