Edge Entity IP Packet Analysis for Wireless Mobility Detection

The patent introduces edge entities as intermediary components between the core network and user equipment. These edge entities perform packet analysis and mobility detection locally at the network edge, allowing existing applications to continue assuming fixed locations while mobility tracking is handled by the intermediary edge entities through IP packet inspection and coordination with central entities.

The patent segments mobility detection functionality into two parts: edge entities that perform local IP packet analysis and initial mobility detection, and central entities that maintain location databases and provide coordination. This segmentation allows precise local detection at the edge while distributing the overall system complexity across multiple specialized components rather than concentrating it in a single entity.

The patent implements partial packet analysis where edge entities selectively examine IP packets for mobility detection purposes rather than processing all packets in full detail. The system performs targeted analysis on packets that contain location-relevant information while skipping unnecessary deep inspection of other packet types, achieving adequate location tracking accuracy with reduced processing overhead and traffic load.