Mobile Device Configuration via Location-Based Server
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile communication devices face inconvenience and time-consuming tasks when repeatedly configuring their devices to utilize multiple communication services and networks as they change locations, as they need to proactively locate and configure available networks and services.
Innovation Solution
A communication system comprising a mobile communication device and a configuration server that determines the device's location and sends configuration information to automatically switch between different communication protocols and networks, such as cellular and WLAN, based on the user's location, preferences, and available services, without user intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually locate and configure communication networks and services, then the communication device can utilize multiple communication services and networks, but the user experiences time-consuming tasks and repeated configuration effort when changing locations
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic configuration where the communication device autonomously determines its location, identifies available networks and services, and configures itself without user intervention. The device automatically switches between different communication protocols and networks based on location, eliminating the need for manual user configuration while maintaining adaptability to multiple services.
2Adaptability or versatility
If users manually configure communication device settings, then the device can be adapted to available networks, but the configuration process becomes laborious and time-consuming particularly for frequent location changers
Solution Approach 1:
The communication device automatically performs location determination, network identification, and configuration adaptation without requiring user actions. The system monitors location changes and autonomously reconfigures communication parameters, making the device self-adapting to different networks and services while the user experiences minimal operational effort.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors location information and available communication networks, using this feedback to automatically adjust device configuration. The configuration server provides feedback about optimal network selections based on location data, enabling the device to adaptively configure itself for different networks and services without user intervention.
3Ease of operation
If the system automatically determines location and sends configuration information, then user effort is reduced, but the system complexity increases with configuration servers and automatic detection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The configuration server acts as an intermediary between the communication device and the complex task of network configuration. Instead of embedding complex configuration logic within each device, the system uses a centralized configuration server that receives location information, determines optimal network configurations, and sends configuration instructions to devices, thereby reducing individual device complexity while maintaining automated configuration capabilities.
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AI summary
A communication system and method is disclosed. The communication system comprises: a mobile communication device configurable to communicate using one of a plurality of communication protocols; and a configuration server. The configuration server is adapted to determine the location of the mobile communication device and to configure a service of the mobile communication device based upon the determined location of the mobile communication device.