Mobile Device Usage Regulation System via Network Intermediary
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile wireless communications devices often face challenges in navigating varying regional regulations regarding their usage, especially when traveling to unfamiliar areas with different laws, as they may not be aware of the specific restrictions and compliance requirements.
Innovation Solution
A system that provides information about mobile wireless communications device usage regulations to the device itself, based on events such as user requests or location changes, using factors like subscriber preferences, time since last update, and frequency of visits, allowing for on-demand retrieval of usage information and compliance aids like ancillary equipment recommendations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If usage information is provided to mobile wireless communications devices, then user compliance with regional regulations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network entity as an intermediary between the mobile wireless communications device and the usage information database. This network entity determines location, retrieves usage information, and provides it to the device, thereby reducing the complexity burden on the device itself while maintaining reliable compliance information delivery.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by determining the subscriber's location and retrieving usage information before the subscriber needs to comply with regulations. The network entity proactively identifies when a subscriber enters a region with specific regulations and provides the relevant information in advance, ensuring compliance without requiring complex real-time monitoring by the device.
2Adaptability or versatility
If usage information is provided based on location changes, then relevance of information is improved, but time delay increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where the network entity continuously monitors subscriber location and compares it against stored usage information. When location changes indicate entry into a new region, the system provides feedback by delivering updated usage information, ensuring relevance while minimizing time delay through proactive location-based triggers.
Solution Approach 2:
The network entity performs preliminary location determination and usage information retrieval before the subscriber actually needs the information. By pre-identifying when a subscriber enters a regulated region and proactively providing the information, the system reduces perceived time delay while maintaining high relevance through location-based triggering.
3Measurement precision
If usage information is provided based on subscriber preferences, then information accuracy is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by having subscribers indicate their preferences for receiving usage information through simple mechanisms like marking regions of interest on a map interface. The network entity then automatically uses these preferences to filter and deliver relevant information, achieving high accuracy without requiring complex preference analysis or processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by tailoring usage information delivery to specific local characteristics and subscriber preferences. Rather than providing uniform information to all subscribers, the system customizes information delivery based on local region characteristics and individual subscriber preferences, achieving high accuracy with relatively simple implementation through localized filtering.
4Reliability
If usage information is provided frequently, then compliance readiness is improved, but information overload increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies local quality by providing usage information selectively based on the subscriber's current location and preferences. Rather than frequent blanket updates, the system delivers information only when the subscriber enters regions with different regulations or when preferences indicate interest in specific areas, reducing information overload while maintaining compliance readiness.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses partial action by providing usage information only when necessary based on location changes and subscriber preferences, rather than continuously or excessively. This selective approach ensures compliance readiness is maintained through timely information delivery without overwhelming subscribers with unnecessary updates.
Data Source
AI summary
When a device, such as a cellular phone, enters into a region, usage information pertaining to usage of devices in the region is provided to the device. For example, restrictions pertaining to usage of cellular phones while driving can be provided. Usage information also can be provided upon request or in accordance with various factors, such as subscriber preferences, elapsed time since the last time usage information was sent to the device, elapsed time since usage regulations have been enacted or updated, and/or the frequency of which the device is in the region. A region can include a geographic region, a political boundary, a country, a state, a municipality, a county, a parish, a township, a building (e.g., school, library, movie theatre, court house, local, state, or federal government building), a public place (e.g., restaurant, bus, train, taxi), a zip code, a telephone area code, or the like.