Mobile Access Point Data Volume Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In remote outdoor areas, mobile devices with only WiFi connectivity cannot access the network, and existing solutions do not effectively calculate data volumes for network access, especially when dual mode mobile devices are used as mobile access points.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a core network with eNBs and servers to provide a charging data record (CDR) and separation information, allowing a dual mode mobile device to operate as a mobile access point, enabling other devices to access the network and calculating data volumes separately for each device based on this information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dual mode mobile devices are used as mobile access points to enable WiFi-only devices to access the network in remote areas, then network accessibility is improved, but data volume calculation accuracy deteriorates because the system cannot distinguish between data volumes of the access point and connected devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the aggregated data volume into separate components by identifying the binding relationship between the mobile access point and connected devices. The server divides the total data volume recorded in CDR into the data volume of the access point device itself and the data volumes of each connected device, enabling separate billing and accurate measurement for each entity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces separation information as an intermediary data structure that contains binding relationships between mobile access points and connected devices. This intermediary information acts as a bridge between the aggregated charging data records and the individual device data volumes, enabling the server to accurately attribute data volumes to specific devices without requiring direct modification of the CDR format.
2Adaptability or versatility
If mobile devices operate as mobile access points in remote outdoor areas, then the number of available network access points increases, but the complexity of data volume management increases due to multiple devices sharing a single connection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by having the authentication server automatically perform data volume separation and calculation based on the binding relationships stored in separation information. The system autonomously identifies which data volume belongs to the access point and which belongs to connected devices, eliminating the need for manual intervention or complex user-side management of data volume tracking.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent establishes a feedback mechanism where the server continuously receives charging data records, cross-references them with separation information containing binding relationships, and generates separate data volume calculations. This closed-loop feedback system automatically adjusts and maintains accurate data volume tracking as devices connect and disconnect from mobile access points.
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AI summary
A calculating system is provided, which includes at least one eNB and a core network. The eNB is coupled to two mobile devices. The core network includes two servers. The first mobile device operates as a mobile access point for the second mobile device to access a computer network via the eNB and the core network. The eNB and the core network provide a charging data record (CDR) of access of the computer network of one of the two mobile devices to the second server. The first server provides separation information indicating binding relationship between a network address of the second mobile device and the other one of the two mobile devices. The second server calculates data volumes of the access of the computer network of the two mobile devices separately according to the CDR and the separation information. The second server may further bill the two mobile devices separately.