Mobile Network Evaluation App Using Smartphone Debugging Utilities
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for evaluating mobile wireless communication network performance are costly and require specialized expertise, as they typically involve highly trained personnel using expensive devices to measure network quality across various locations and conditions.
Innovation Solution
A network evaluation application executed on a mobile communication device, accessible without root access, retrieves communication parameters from the device's debugging utility and measures throughput, displaying results on the device and transmitting them in real-time to a remote server for further analysis, enabling non-experts to assess network performance using accessible, user-friendly tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If highly trained persons use specialized devices to measure network quality, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a mobile communication device (smartphone/tablet) that copies the measurement functionality of expensive specialized devices. The network evaluation application replicates professional measurement capabilities using standard mobile device hardware and software, eliminating the need for dedicated measurement equipment while maintaining measurement accuracy through systematic data collection and analysis methods
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces expensive, specialized measurement devices with inexpensive mobile communication devices that users already possess. The mobile device serves as a disposable or readily available measurement tool that doesn't require significant investment, making network quality assessment accessible to ordinary users rather than requiring purchase of professional equipment
2Measurement precision
If highly trained persons perform measurements, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The network evaluation application performs measurements automatically without requiring user expertise. The application self-configures measurement parameters, automatically collects network data, processes measurements, and generates reports. Users simply need to launch the application and the system handles all complex measurement operations autonomously, eliminating the need for trained personnel
Solution Approach 2:
The network evaluation application acts as an intermediary between the complex network measurement processes and the end user. It translates complex network parameters into user-friendly displays and interpretations, shielding users from technical complexity while maintaining measurement precision through systematic data collection and automated analysis
3Measurement precision
If specialized devices are used for measurement, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of substance increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile communication device performs multiple functions: it serves as both a communication device and a network measurement tool. The network evaluation application leverages existing mobile device hardware (processor, memory, communication interfaces, display) for measurement purposes, eliminating the need for separate specialized measurement equipment and reducing overall system cost while maintaining measurement capabilities
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AI summary
A mobile communication device is configured to evaluate the performance of a mobile wireless communication network. The device is configured for communication across the mobile wireless communication network, and executes a network evaluation application operative to measure a quality of communication services provided by the mobile wireless communication network. The network evaluation application retrieves communication parameters relating to communications of the mobile communication device across the mobile wireless communication network, and measures a throughput of communication packets transmitted or received by the network evaluation application across the mobile wireless communication network. In turn, the network evaluation application displays, on a display screen of the mobile communication device, the communication parameters retrieved from the debugging utility of the operating system and the measured throughput of communication packets across the mobile wireless communication network.