Femtocell Base Station Using Sensor Data for Call Routing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current femtocell base stations in wireless telecommunication networks lack the ability to dynamically adjust communication services based on environmental sensor information, such as user presence or device location, leading to inefficient handling of incoming calls and messages.
Innovation Solution
A femtocell base station that establishes connections via broadband or over-the-air interfaces, receives sensor information from devices like security systems or GPS, and uses this data to redirect, forward, or reject incoming events, ensuring seamless communication and user preference adaptation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If femtocell base station provides telecommunication service without considering sensor information, then the service is simple and device complexity is low, but the service cannot be dynamically adjusted based on environmental conditions leading to inefficient handling of incoming calls and messages
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces sensor information as an intermediary element that mediates between the femtocell base station and the telecommunication service provision. Sensors detect environmental conditions (user presence, location) and provide this information to the base station, which then uses it to dynamically adjust service delivery. This intermediary mechanism enables adaptive service without requiring complex decision-making logic within the base station itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback loops where sensor information continuously monitors environmental conditions and feeds this data back to the femtocell base station. The base station then adjusts telecommunication service parameters based on this feedback, creating a closed-loop control system that dynamically adapts to changing conditions while maintaining manageable device complexity through standardized feedback processing.
2Ease of operation
If femtocell base station redirects or forwards incoming events based on sensor information, then user experience is enhanced by avoiding distractions during travel or notifying users of forgotten devices, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The femtocell base station is configured with pre-defined rules and logic that enable it to automatically make decisions about redirecting or forwarding incoming events based on sensor information. The system serves itself by autonomously determining when to redirect calls to voicemail based on detected user absence or when to forward messages based on location data, without requiring manual user intervention for each decision, thus enhancing user experience while managing complexity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary configuration of service rules and parameters in the femtocell base station before actual service delivery. User preferences, redirection rules, and forwarding criteria are pre-established based on sensor data patterns. When environmental conditions change, the base station applies these pre-configured rules to automatically adjust service delivery, enhancing user experience without requiring real-time complex decision-making or user interaction.
3Reliability
If femtocell base station uses broadband connection for network connectivity, then handovers are avoided and network connectivity is maintained during movement, but the connection setup becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a universal broadband connection interface that serves multiple functions: providing network connectivity, supporting data transmission for sensor information, and enabling voice and data services. This multi-functional connection approach eliminates the need for separate communication channels and handover mechanisms required by traditional cellular connections, maintaining reliable network connectivity during movement while simplifying the overall connection setup through standardized broadband protocols.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a femtocell base station (102) of a wireless telecommunication network (100), wherein the femtocell base station comprises: means (104) for establishing a connection to the wireless telecommunication network; means (106) for establishing a connection to a mobile telecommunication device (108); means (110; 300) for receiving sensor information from a sensor device (112; 302; 304) and; means for providing a telecommunication service for the mobile telecommunication device, wherein the telecommunication service is provided depending on the sensor information.