Location-Based Communication Parameter Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional communication devices struggle to seamlessly integrate global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), wireless local area networks (WLAN), and cell phone technologies, particularly in adapting to different countries' communication standards and parameters, leading to suboptimal performance when transitioning between regions.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a navigation satellite system receiver to determine a mobile terminal's location, allowing it to configure and reconfigure communication standards and parameters automatically based on the detected region, enabling continuous operation across various wireless communication standards and frequency bands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a communication device integrates multiple wireless technologies (GNSS, WLAN, cell phone) to operate across different regions, then the adaptability and versatility of the device is improved, but the device complexity increases due to the need to handle multiple communication protocols and standards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal location-based configuration system that automatically adapts the device to different regional standards. The system uses location information from GNSS or WLAN to dynamically select and apply appropriate communication parameters for cellular, WLAN, and other wireless interfaces, enabling one system to serve multiple regional standards without requiring separate hardware configurations for each protocol
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a configuration manager as an intermediary component that mediates between the location determination system and the various communication protocols. This manager receives location data, determines the appropriate regional standards, and automatically configures the device parameters for multiple wireless technologies, simplifying the integration complexity by centralizing the adaptation logic
2Reliability
If the device automatically configures communication standards based on location to ensure continuous operation, then the reliability is improved, but the loss of time occurs during location determination and configuration updates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary configuration by determining the device's location and pre-configuring appropriate communication standards before actual communication is needed. The system proactively updates configuration parameters based on location changes, ensuring that the device is already optimized and ready to operate immediately when entering a new regional standard area, thus minimizing operational interruptions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors location information from GNSS or WLAN and automatically triggers configuration updates when location changes indicate a transition to a different regional standard. This closed-loop feedback ensures reliable continuous operation by maintaining up-to-date configuration parameters without requiring manual intervention or causing significant time loss
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AI summary
The location or changes in location of a communications device may be determined by various means, such as via a satellite navigation system, within the communications device. The location of the communications device may then be used to determine communication standard parameters needed for operation. Different countries may require different parameters for various applications, such as digital video broadcasting (DVB) and/or Bluetooth communication. The communications device may then configure itself to use the appropriate parameters for operation using the determined standards. The configuration information may be stored in the communications device. The communications device may comprise at least one radio wireless communication that may need to be updated. The wireless communication may comprise cellular communication, Internet access, and reception of audio and/or video broadcasts, where the audio/video broadcasts may be analog and/or digital.