Edge Support Service Triggering for UE Behavior Adaptation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In wireless communication networks, planned UE behavior may change after the launch of an edge support service, leading to inaccurate performance of required functions.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for triggering actions in response to event notifications related to UE behavior adaptations, involving the receipt of event notifications, determination of trigger actions such as edge support service modifications or server selections, and transmission of these actions to execute them.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If an edge support service is launched to improve service functionality, then service capability is enhanced, but UE behavior accuracy deteriorates due to unplanned behavior changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveservice capabilityVSAvoidUE behavior accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the network entity monitors UE behavior and receives event notifications when behavior adaptations occur. This feedback loop enables the network to detect accuracy deterioration and trigger corrective actions to restore reliable UE behavior.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes predetermined trigger actions that are prepared in advance for various UE behavior adaptation scenarios. When an event notification is received, the network entity can immediately execute the corresponding pre-planned action without delay, preventing accuracy deterioration from persisting.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If trigger actions are implemented to restore UE behavior accuracy, then reliability is improved, but system complexity increases due to additional monitoring and control mechanisms

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUE behavior accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables the UE to self-report behavior adaptations through event notifications, eliminating the need for continuous network-side monitoring of all UE actions. The UE autonomously detects its own behavior changes and informs the network, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent monitors specific behavioral parameters of the UE and triggers actions only when these parameters change beyond acceptable thresholds. This selective monitoring approach focuses computational resources on critical parameters, reducing system complexity compared to comprehensive monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If continuous monitoring of UE behavior is performed to maintain accuracy, then reliability is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveUE behavior accuracyVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic or event-triggered monitoring rather than continuous monitoring. The network entity receives event notifications at specific intervals or when behavior adaptations occur, reducing the energy required for monitoring while maintaining adequate oversight of UE behavior accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The UE autonomously monitors its own behavior and generates event notifications only when adaptations occur, rather than continuously reporting to the network. This self-service approach shifts monitoring energy consumption to the UE only when necessary, reducing overall system energy consumption while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250048220A1Triggering an action in response to an event notification corresponding to a user equipment
Publication Date: 2025.02.06 LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
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AI summary

Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for triggering an action in response to an event notification corresponding to a user equipment. One method includes receiving, from a detection entity, an event notification related to an adaption of a behavior of at least one user equipment. The method includes determining, in response of receiving the event notification, a trigger action for at least one application of the at least one user equipment. The trigger action includes: an edge support service modification; an edge support service cancellation; an edge support service pause; selection of an alternative application server; creation of a new candidate target application server; or some combination thereof. The method includes transmitting the trigger action to an application entity, a further application enablement entity, or a combination thereof to execute the trigger action based on the event notification.