Mobile Network Control of Audiovisual Usage Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining user behavior of audiovisual services using mobile radio terminals result in varying preset and measured usage parameters with different data formats, transmission protocols, and times, making it difficult for content providers and mobile network operators to evaluate user behavior effectively.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that allow for flexible and uniform control of measuring modules in mobile radio terminals, enabling the setting of usage parameters, data formats, transmission protocols, and times via a control device in the mobile network, allowing for optimized measurement and transmission of usage parameters, independent of terminal manufacturers, using standards like OMA-DM for simplified signaling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If various preset and measured usage parameters are collected from different mobile radio terminals, then user behavior data can be obtained for evaluation, but the data formats, transmission protocols, and transmission times vary making evaluation difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by implementing a standardized interface and data format that works across different mobile radio terminal manufacturers. The system defines a common protocol for usage parameter collection that can be universally applied to various terminals, eliminating the need for manufacturer-specific evaluation methods and simplifying the overall evaluation process.
2Productivity
If usage parameters are measured and transmitted from multiple mobile radio terminals, then user behavior can be determined, but different data formats and transmission protocols increase processing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies homogeneity by standardizing the data formats, transmission protocols, and timing for usage parameters across all mobile radio terminals. All terminals transmit data in the same format using the same protocol at standardized time intervals, which significantly reduces the complexity of receiving and evaluating parameters while maintaining high productivity in user behavior determination.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive usage parameters are collected from all terminals, then accurate user behavior evaluation is possible, but unnecessary data transmission and storage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the extraction principle by selectively collecting only the necessary usage parameters needed for accurate user behavior evaluation. The system identifies and extracts only the relevant data elements (such as usage time, content type, and interaction patterns) while excluding redundant information, thereby reducing data transmission and storage requirements while maintaining evaluation accuracy.
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AI summary
The method involves measuring usage parameters e.g. start time, of a user during usage of audiovisual services (42) via mobile radio end devices using a measuring module (44). The measured usage parameters are transmitted from the end devices to a collecting device (48) via a cellular mobile radio network. The transmitted usage parameters and/or evaluated usage parameters are provided by the collecting device for a process to determine a usage behavior of the user. The measuring module is controlled using a control device (60) of the network. An independent claim is also included for a device for a cellular mobile radio network for determining a usage behavior of a user of audiovisual services.