Core Network Service Allocation via Dedicated Identifier
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecommunications operators face challenges in providing targeted application services to user equipment in dedicated networks, leading to deteriorated user experience due to limited network coverage and lack of direct cooperation with WLAN providers.
Innovation Solution
A service allocation method and apparatus that generates a dedicated network identifier based on the association relationship between user equipment and a wireless router, allowing the core network to identify and allocate specific services and tariffs, enabling targeted service provision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a dedicated network is established between UE and wireless router without direct cooperation with WLAN provider, then network coverage area is enlarged, but the telecommunications operator cannot provide targeted application services leading to deteriorated user experience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the dedicated network identification into multiple components: a first identifier for the wireless router and a second identifier for the UE. This segmentation allows the core network to independently manage and identify different elements within the dedicated network, enabling targeted service provision while maintaining expanded coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism through the generation and transmission of dedicated network identifiers between the wireless router, UE, and core network. This intermediary identifier system enables the core network to recognize and provide targeted services to UEs in dedicated networks without requiring direct cooperation agreements with WLAN providers.
2Device complexity
If dedicated network identifier is generated using only wireless router serial number, then identification is simple, but cannot distinguish between multiple UEs connected to the same router
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two identification elements: the wireless router's serial number (first identifier) and the UE's identifier (second identifier). This combination creates a comprehensive dedicated network identifier that maintains the simplicity of router-level identification while adding the precision needed to distinguish between multiple UEs connected to the same router.
Solution Approach 2:
The dedicated network identifier structure is designed to be universal and multi-functional. It can identify the wireless router itself, distinguish between multiple UEs on the same router, and enable the core network to provide targeted services. This single identifier system performs multiple identification functions without requiring separate mechanisms.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a service allocation method and apparatus. The method includes: firstly, generating, by a core network side device, a first dedicated network identifier according to an association relationship sent by user equipment UE, where the first dedicated network identifier is used to identify the association relationship; secondly, sending, by the core network side device, the first dedicated network identifier to the UE; receiving, by the core network side device, a service request message sent by the UE; and finally, allocating a service to the UE according to the service request message and the first dedicated network identifier. Because each wireless router has a unique first dedicated network identifier, the core network side device can provide, according to the first dedicated network identifier, a targeted service or tariff policy for UE corresponding to each wireless router.