Mobile Location Management via Network Infrastructure Without GPS
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing location-based services for mobile devices face challenges such as inaccurate indoor positioning, reliance on internet connectivity, increased power consumption, and security risks due to third-party applications accessing sensitive information.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that manages location information of mobile devices without requiring internet connection, GPS modules, or third-party applications, using a trusted entity like a network operator to collect and provide location data through existing network infrastructure, interfacing with radio access and core networks to determine when and which devices to manage location information.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If GPS technology is used to obtain location information, then user-friendliness and ease of implementation are improved, but indoor positioning accuracy deteriorates and internet connection requirements increase system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a location information management system as an intermediary between the mobile device and the location-based service system. This mediator obtains location information through network infrastructure (base stations, access points) rather than directly from GPS hardware, thereby resolving the contradiction by providing accurate location data without requiring GPS to be actively used by the end user
2Adaptability or versatility
If third-party applications are installed to utilize location information, then service functionality is improved, but security risks and power consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the location information management functionality from third-party applications and consolidates it into a dedicated location information management system. This separation removes the need for multiple applications to access sensitive location data, thereby reducing security risks while maintaining service functionality through the centralized system
3Reliability
If client application continuously obtains location information, then location-based service availability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic location information updates through the location information management system, which schedules and manages location acquisitions based on service requirements. This periodic approach ensures service availability is maintained while avoiding continuous GPS operation, thereby reducing power consumption compared to constant location tracking
4Adaptability or versatility
If internet connection is required for location-based services, then service functionality is improved, but service stability deteriorates when connection is unavailable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a location information management system that can obtain location information through multiple pathways including network-based location (without GPS), cellular tower triangulation, and Wi-Fi positioning. This multi-functional approach ensures service stability is maintained even when internet connection is unavailable, as the system can switch to alternative location acquisition methods
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AI summary
Provided are system, method, and device for managing network device provisioning. The system may include: a memory storage storing computer-executable instructions; and at least one processor communicatively coupled to the memory storage, and the at least one processor may be configured to execute the instructions to: obtain at least one configuration profile; determine, based on the at least one configuration profile, at least one target mobile device; and perform an action for managing location information of the at least one target mobile device.