Hosting Network Access Control to Prevent Automatic Network Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Terminal devices automatically switch to higher-priority networks upon detecting a stronger signal, causing interruptions in the hosting network services.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method and apparatus to control network selection processes by using indication information to prevent terminal devices from switching to higher-priority networks after accessing a hosting network, employing a hosting network list to manage network selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If terminal device automatically selects networks based on priority order, then terminal device can obtain services from appropriate networks, but terminal device will automatically switch to higher-priority networks causing service interruption in hosting network
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by pre-configuring a hosting network list in the terminal device that contains identifiers of hosting networks. When the terminal detects it has accessed a hosting network, it proactively suspends the automatic network selection process and network monitoring functions. This preemptive measure prevents the terminal from automatically switching to higher-priority networks before such switching can occur, thereby maintaining service continuity in the hosting network while preserving the terminal's network selection capability for future use.
2Loss of information
If terminal device periodically monitors network signals, then terminal device can detect available networks, but terminal device will detect higher-priority networks and switch to them causing service interruption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by configuring the hosting network list in advance in the terminal device. Upon detecting access to a hosting network, the terminal immediately suspends periodic network signal monitoring. This preliminary suspension prevents the terminal from acquiring information about higher-priority networks that would trigger automatic switching, thereby maintaining service stability. The hosting network list is prepared beforehand and activated when needed, ensuring the terminal can maintain service without continuously monitoring for better networks.
3Productivity
If terminal device switches to higher-priority network automatically, then terminal device can access better network quality, but hosting network service will be interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing differentiated network selection behavior based on the network type. When the terminal accesses a hosting network (identified through the hosting network list), it applies a special local rule that suspends automatic network selection and monitoring. This local quality adjustment ensures that while the terminal maintains high network access efficiency for hosting network services, it prevents automatic switching to higher-priority networks that would interrupt hosting network service continuity. The terminal can resume normal network selection behavior after leaving the hosting network.
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AI summary
A method and apparatus for accessing a hosting network, a device, and a storage medium, relating to the field of wireless communications. The method is applied to a terminal device and comprises: controlling a network selection process in response to determining that a first hosting network is accessed. The method, the apparatus, the device and the storage medium can prevent the terminal device from being automatically switched to a high-priority network after accessing a hosting network, thereby avoiding service interruption of the hosting network.