Mobile Device Self-Testing Framework for Network Diagnostics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile communication devices face challenges in maintaining high communication quality and availability due to the complexity of radio access networks supporting numerous cell sites and diverse device models, leading to performance issues that are difficult to diagnose and rectify.
Innovation Solution
A self-testing framework for mobile communication devices that establishes communication sessions with a self-test analysis server to perform predefined tests, log results, and transmit them for analysis, allowing for remedial actions to be taken based on performance norms and network conditions, thereby actively troubleshooting and improving wireless communication service.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If mobile communication devices rely on complex radio access networks with numerous cell sites to provide widespread coverage, then service availability improves, but diagnostic and troubleshooting difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling mobile devices to autonomously perform diagnostics and troubleshooting without requiring network operator intervention. The device executes test suites, analyzes results locally, and automatically reports issues, allowing the system to diagnose and potentially resolve problems independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing diagnostics proactively before users experience service degradation. The system continuously monitors network conditions and device performance, executing tests in advance to identify and address potential issues before they impact service availability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the radio access network supports a large number of diverse device models, then adaptability improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by dynamically adjusting test configurations and parameters based on the specific device model, network conditions, and service type. The system modifies test suites, thresholds, and monitoring parameters to optimize performance across diverse device models without requiring complex manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by creating a unified diagnostic framework that can handle multiple device models, network technologies, and service types through a single standardized interface. The self-testing system provides multi-functional capabilities that work across diverse hardware and software configurations.
3Reliability
If continuous monitoring and testing are performed to maintain high communication quality, then service quality improves, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by implementing scheduled monitoring and testing intervals rather than continuous operation. The system performs diagnostics at optimized intervals based on network conditions, device usage patterns, and priority levels, reducing energy consumption while maintaining service quality through regular but not constant monitoring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes dynamics by making the monitoring intensity and frequency adaptive rather than static. The system dynamically adjusts testing intervals and depth based on real-time network conditions, device state, and service requirements, intensifying monitoring when quality degradation is detected and reducing it when conditions are stable.
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile communication device that performs self-testing. The device comprises a radio transceiver, a non-transitory memory, a processor, and a self-testing application stored in the non-transitory memory. When executed by the processor the self-testing application determines a location of the device, after determining the device location and within a predefined period of time, establishes a communication session via the radio transceiver with a self-test analysis server, and receives a self-test manifest from the self-test analysis server, where the self-test manifest identifies a self-test. The application further performs the self-test identified by the manifest, logs results of the self-test, stores the logged results in a memory of the device, transmits the logged results and the location of the device to the self-test analysis server, after transmitting the logged results and location of the mobile communication device, deletes the logged results from the mobile communication device, and closes the communication session.