Control Device Positioning User Equipment Across Multiple Wireless Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing UE positioning solutions are not applicable in environments with multiple wireless networks, limiting their effectiveness and precision in diverse application scenarios such as emergency rescue, crime tracking, and navigation.
Innovation Solution
A control device with multiple communications system interfaces receives and coordinates positioning measurement parameters from various wireless networks to position user equipment (UE) using algorithms specific to each network standard, enhancing network resource utilization and performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing UE positioning solutions are used, then positioning can be achieved in single-standard networks, but they become inapplicable in multi-network environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a unified positioning architecture where a single positioning management entity can handle multiple positioning protocols (OTDOA, e-CID, A-GPS) and coordinate across different wireless networks (2G, 3G, 4G, WiFi). This universal positioning solution replaces multiple standard-specific solutions, enabling the system to adapt to multi-network environments while maintaining reliable positioning effectiveness through centralized coordination.
2Measurement precision
If network-based positioning methods are used, then positioning precision can be improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a positioning management entity as an intermediary between the UE and multiple base stations across different networks. This intermediary consolidates the complexity of coordinating multiple positioning protocols and networks into a single entity, allowing the UE to perform simpler measurements while the management entity handles the complex calculations and coordination, thereby improving positioning precision without significantly increasing UE device complexity.
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AI summary
Embodiments provide a positioning method, a control device, and a mobile communications system. A control device receives a first positioning measurement parameter used for positioning a user equipment (UE). The first positioning measurement parameter is received through one communications system interface or multiple communications system interfaces among N communications system interfaces supported by the control device. The control device positions the UE according to the received first positioning measurement parameter.