Hotspot Network Access Management for Multi-Device Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile broadband hotspots experience reduced quality of service due to events like low battery, excessive device connections, and signal strength issues without receiving specific information or opportunities to rectify the problems, leading to frustration.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for managing hotspot network access that detects events affecting service quality, notifies connected devices, and executes policies to mitigate issues, while also managing billing by tracking data usage and allowing users to pay for their consumption and that of others.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are connected to the mobile broadband hotspot, then the distribution of wireless Internet becomes more prevalent and convenient, but the bandwidth for each mobile device decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements quality of service (QoS) policies that differentiate service levels for different devices or device groups. The system can allocate bandwidth dynamically based on device priority, user preferences, or service requirements, ensuring that critical applications or premium users receive higher bandwidth while still allowing multiple devices to connect simultaneously.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If the mobile broadband hotspot operates for extended periods, then the convenience of wireless access is maintained, but the device reaches low battery power state resulting in shutdown
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic battery status monitoring and can automatically enter low-power states or suspend hotspot functionality when battery thresholds are reached. It may also implement periodic connection management, such as automatically disconnecting devices or reducing transmission power during low-battery conditions to extend operational duration while maintaining service when energy is sufficient.
3Ease of operation
If the hotspot provides continuous service without monitoring, then the convenience of automatic connection is maintained, but events like low signal strength or excessive connections occur without user awareness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a notification system that continuously monitors hotspot status including signal strength, battery level, and connected device count. When parameters exceed predefined thresholds or service quality degrades, the system sends notifications to connected devices or a central management system, providing real-time feedback about service conditions while maintaining automatic operation.
4Device complexity
If no event detection and notification system is implemented, then the device complexity is reduced, but the quality of service information is not provided to users
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures thresholds for various parameters (battery level, signal strength, device count limits) and maintains a ready-to-execute notification framework. Event detection routines are pre-programmed to monitor specific conditions, and notification templates are prepared in advance. This allows the system to quickly respond to service quality issues without requiring complex real-time decision-making architecture.
Data Source
AI summary
There is provided a system and method for managing hotspot network access for a plurality of devices. There is provided a mobile broadband hotspot comprising a processor configured to detect an occurrence of an event, determine a device from the plurality of devices to receive a notification of the event, determine a policy directed to the device, and execute the policy on the mobile broadband hotspot or on the device. Accordingly, by providing notifications of events to appropriate devices of the network, a better user experience is maintained. Moreover, the mobile broadband hotspot may transmit event notification to specific devices that may be affected by the execution of the policy in order to provide a better user experience for the users of those devices.