Dynamic Communication Fee Determination for Image Data Relay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing communication systems for capturing and transmitting images from mobile objects, such as driving recorders, face challenges in managing communication costs, which can hinder the widespread provision of image data during accidents or disasters.
Innovation Solution
A communication system that includes an information transmission section, a communication relaying section, and a fee determination section. The fee determination section calculates communication fees or rewards based on the first communication volume related to information transmission, or the ratio of this volume to the second communication volume related to communication relaying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If captured images are transmitted from driving recorders to image collection apparatus, then information provision is improved, but communication costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the parameter of communication fee calculation from a fixed rate to a dynamic rate based on communication volume ratios. Specifically, it calculates the ratio of communication volume for image transmission to communication volume for relay services, and adjusts fees or rewards based on this ratio, thereby making the cost structure adaptable to actual usage patterns and encouraging information provision.
2Reliability
If more driving recorders transmit images, then information quality improves, but communication costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic fee adjustment mechanisms that respond to communication volume ratios. The system monitors the ratio between image transmission volume and relay communication volume, and dynamically adjusts fees or rewards accordingly. This dynamic approach allows the system to accommodate increased participation from multiple driving recorders while managing communication costs through adaptive pricing.
3Productivity
If communication fees are reduced to encourage participation, then information provision increases, but revenue from communication services decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the fee structure parameter from a fixed rate to a variable rate based on communication volume ratios. By calculating the ratio of image transmission volume to relay communication volume and adjusting fees or rewards based on this ratio, the system can reduce fees for high-contribution users while maintaining or increasing overall revenue through differential pricing.
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AI summary
A communication system includes: an information transmission section that performs information transmission via a communication network; a communication relaying section that relays a communication between a mobile communication terminal and the communication network; and a fee determination section that determines a communication fee for communication via a communication network or a monetary amount of reward for the information transmission, based on a first communication volume related to the information transmission, or on a ratio of the first communication volume to a second communication volume related to the communication relaying.