Device-Based Service Control for Wireless Network Capacity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication networks face capacity constraints due to increasing digital networking demand, with wireless networks like EVDO, HSPA, LTE, WiMax, and Wi-Fi struggling to keep pace, and wireline networks like DSL and cable facing degradation from high-bandwidth applications.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a device-based service control system that allows for flexible service plans and management of user network services, enabling refined service plan offerings and efficient management of network capacity by distributing service policy implementation and control from the core network to the end-user device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If wireless networks increase capacity through new radio access technologies, then network capacity increases, but service provider costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements device-based service control where the end-user device autonomously manages service policy implementation and control. The service processor in the device handles service authorization, authentication, and policy enforcement locally, eliminating the need for service provider infrastructure expansion. This self-service approach increases network capacity utilization without requiring additional service provider infrastructure investment.
2Quantity of substance
If wireline networks provide higher average capacity per user, then user bandwidth increases, but overall network service experience degrades
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements location-aware service control where the service processor in the end-user device determines service policy based on current network conditions, device capabilities, and user preferences. This local quality approach allows each user to receive optimized service tailored to their specific situation rather than uniform high-bandwidth allocation, preventing overall network degradation while maintaining satisfactory service experience for individual users.
3Quantity of substance
If service provider costs increase with increasing bandwidth, then user bandwidth capacity increases, but service provider profits decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic service policy control where service parameters such as bandwidth allocation, quality of service levels, and pricing models are adjusted based on network conditions, device capabilities, and user preferences. The service processor locally manages these parameter changes, enabling the service provider to offer differentiated service levels and pricing without incurring proportional infrastructure costs, thus maintaining profitability while increasing available bandwidth capacity.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a method for use by a wireless end-user device. The method includes sending device information embedded in a web browser request, the device information indicating a central billing option is available to compatible transaction servers, in response to sending the device information embedded in the web browser request, receiving a confirmation request, performing a compatibility confirmation process based on the confirmation request for confirming compatibility of the transaction server, after the compatibility confirmation process confirms compatibility of the transaction server, receiving a purchase selection from a user, and sending the purchase selection, in response to sending the purchase selection, receiving a user purchase confirmation request from the transaction server, in response to receiving the user purchase confirmation request, requesting a purchase confirmation from the user, and in response to receiving the purchase confirmation from the user, confirming the purchase selection with the transaction server.