Mobile Terminals for Continuous Network Parameter Acquisition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for acquiring network characteristic data in mobile radio systems are costly and labor-intensive, limited to discrete areas, and cannot be performed continuously over large areas, requiring external devices and specialized personnel.

Innovation Solution

Mobile radio terminals acquire and forward network parameters directly to centralized or decentralized analysis units via standardized signaling channels without additional external devices, enabling efficient and cost-effective data collection across large areas.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If dedicated test runs with external devices are used to acquire network parameters, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork parameter measurement precisionVSAvoidexternal device requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile radio terminal performs self-measurement of network parameters using its built-in capabilities without requiring external measurement devices. The terminal autonomously acquires network characteristic data and forwards it to the analysis unit, eliminating the need for specialized external equipment while maintaining measurement capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The mobile radio terminal, originally designed for communication, is made multi-functional by enabling it to also perform network parameter measurement and analysis. This universal approach allows the same device to serve both communication and measurement purposes, reducing the need for separate dedicated measurement equipment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If dedicated test runs with specialized personnel are used, then measurement precision is improved, but labor input and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork parameter measurement precisionVSAvoidlabor input and operational cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automated self-measurement without requiring specialized personnel to conduct test runs. The mobile terminal autonomously collects network parameters and the network operator receives the data automatically, eliminating the need for manual intervention and specialized test personnel while maintaining measurement quality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements automated feedback loops where measurement results are automatically forwarded to the network operator for real-time analysis and optimization. This automated feedback mechanism replaces manual data collection and analysis processes, reducing labor input while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Measurement precision

If discrete area test runs are performed, then measurement precision for specific areas is improved, but productivity and coverage area decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocal area measurement precisionVSAvoiddata acquisition coverage and continuity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile radio terminal serves multiple purposes: it maintains normal communication functions while simultaneously performing network parameter measurements across all areas it traverses. This multi-functionality enables continuous data collection over large geographic areas without requiring separate dedicated test runs for each location.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The measurement process becomes continuous as mobile terminals constantly report network parameters during normal operation. Instead of discrete periodic test runs, the system achieves continuous monitoring across the entire network coverage area, significantly improving productivity and data availability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Measurement precision

If external GPS receivers and storage modules are used, then position determination accuracy is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition determination accuracyVSAvoidexternal accessory requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile radio terminal uses its own integrated positioning capabilities (such as GPS receiver already present in modern mobile phones) to determine its position. The terminal autonomously combines position data with network parameter measurements and forwards both to the analysis unit, eliminating the need for separate external positioning devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10560863B1Method of operating cellular mobile radio network

Publication Date: 2020.02.11 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG

AI summary

A process in which the acquisition of parameters of a mobile radio system, in particular a cellular mobile radio network, is carried out in particular according to GSM, UMTS, E-UTRAN/LTE or WiMAX standards. Parameters of the mobile radio system, in particular the cellular mobile radio network, are acquired by the mobile radio terminals, in particular by serial subscriber terminals of users of this network, without additional external devices for determination of position, such as in particular external GPS receivers or a storage and processing module, and are forwarded to a centralized or decentralized/distributed acquisition, analysis and processing unit in the network.