Gateway Device Dynamic Network Handover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network handover systems for fleet management devices are static and fail to provide flexible, dynamic wireless network connectivity, leading to unreliable network connections in areas with limited coverage from a single wireless provider.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of gateway devices equipped with location determination modules and network provider maps, allowing for dynamic network activation and handovers based on network desirability information, enabling automatic connection to the best available network provider.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single wireless provider is used for fleet management devices, then device complexity is reduced, but network reliability deteriorates in areas with limited coverage
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects network providers based on real-time location and network desirability information from the map, rather than using a static single provider configuration. The gateway device automatically switches between network providers as the fleet management device moves through different geographic areas with varying network coverage quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the network provider parameter dynamically based on location and network conditions. The network desirability index and map data allow the system to select optimal network providers by changing the active network connection parameter according to current operational conditions.
2Device complexity
If static network handover systems are used, then device complexity is reduced, but network performance and adaptability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses network desirability information from the provider map and location data as feedback to continuously optimize network selection. The gateway device receives updates about network conditions and adjusts its connection accordingly, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to changing network environments.
Solution Approach 2:
The network provider map is pre-populated with network desirability information for different geographic areas before the fleet management device needs to connect. This preliminary data preparation allows the system to make informed network selection decisions without real-time analysis delays.
3Reliability
If dynamic network handovers with multiple providers are implemented, then network reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The network provider map acts as an intermediary that pre-processes and organizes network desirability information, reducing the computational burden on the gateway device. Instead of analyzing multiple network parameters in real-time, the gateway device simply queries the pre-computed map data based on its location.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses location information (such as GPS coordinates) to query the network provider map, copying the pre-stored network desirability data for the current location area. This avoids complex real-time network analysis and directly retrieves optimal network provider information.
4Reliability
If roaming service is used for backup network provider, then network reliability is improved, but network efficiency and optimization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of using a static roaming partnership configuration, the system dynamically changes the active network provider parameter based on the network desirability index from the map data. This allows the fleet management device to connect to the most efficient network provider available in each location, optimizing data transmission performance.
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AI summary
A gateway device for providing a dynamic network activation and/or handover is disclosed herein. The gateway device may determine a first location of the gateway device and identify a first geographical area from a network provider map. The gateway device may identify network desirability information associated with the first geographical area and identify, based at least in part on the network desirability information, a first network provider. The gateway device may determine a second location and a second geographical area from the network provider map. Based at least in part on network desirability information associated with the second geographical area, the gateway device may perform or not perform a network activation and/or handover.