Mediation Server for M2ME Device Subscription Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for provisioning subscription information to Machine-to-Machine (M2ME) communication devices are cumbersome, particularly when selecting the best network operator for multiple devices simultaneously, as they require individual provisioning processes and lack efficient methods for utilizing context information like radio access conditions.
Innovation Solution
A mediation server system that manages context information to select the best network operator for communication devices based on service data, obtaining and transmitting necessary device information to facilitate subscription information retrieval, enabling efficient connection to the optimal network provider.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If individual provisioning processes are used for each M2ME device, then subscription information can be obtained for each device, but the provisioning process becomes cumbersome and time-consuming when multiple devices need to be provisioned simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple individual provisioning processes into a single batch provisioning operation. The mediation server receives provisioning requests for multiple M2ME devices simultaneously and processes them in batch, obtaining subscription information for all devices in one operation rather than requiring separate sequential processes for each device.
Solution Approach 2:
The mediation server provides universal provisioning capabilities that handle both individual and batch provisioning requests. It can process provisioning for a single device or multiple devices simultaneously, making the system adaptable to different provisioning scenarios and eliminating the need for separate provisioning procedures.
2Reliability
If users manually select network operators for M2ME devices, then subscription information can be obtained, but it is difficult to select the operator providing the best service without latest context information such as radio access conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the mediation server continuously obtains latest context information including radio access conditions from the network. This feedback loop enables the server to make informed decisions about which network operator provides the best service for each M2ME device based on current network conditions rather than static user selections.
Solution Approach 2:
The mediation server acts as an intermediary between M2ME devices and network operators. It automatically selects the appropriate network operator based on context information and service quality metrics, relieving users of the burden of making informed selections while ensuring optimal service quality through automated decision-making.
3Productivity
If separate provisioning actions are taken for each M2ME device, then subscription information can be obtained for each device, but the process is cumbersome especially when switching subscription for multiple devices from one operator to another simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by collecting provisioning requests for multiple M2ME devices before processing them. The mediation server prepares batch provisioning operations in advance, gathering all necessary information and coordinates with network operators beforehand, enabling simultaneous provisioning execution that reduces overall provisioning time compared to sequential individual processing.
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AI summary
A mediation server for mediating subscription information to a communication device from a network operator providing network connectivity is provided. The server includes a management unit for managing context information of a communication device, which includes data relating to service provided by a network operator; an obtaining unit for obtaining device information of the communication device, which includes data needed to obtain subscription information from a network operator; a selecting unit for selecting, using the context information, a network operator that provides the best service to the communication device out of network operators that are able to provide network connectivity to the communication device; and a request unit for sending a request, with the obtained device information to the selected network operator, for subscription information which is to be used for the communication device to connect to the selected network operator as a home network operator.