Network Location Detection Module for Dynamic Geo-Service Provisioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network traffic management systems are limited in their ability to dynamically define geographic boundaries and apply location-based services, requiring static network topologies and centralized data collection, which leads to inefficiencies and revenue leakage.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that dynamically detect subscriber locations and traffic flows, allowing for the definition and application of geo-service definitions based on geographic regions, enabling flexible and operator-configurable network services without direct interfacing with network nodes or user equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional systems use HLR database with real-time location updates, then subscriber location tracking is achieved, but network signaling load increases and location granularity is limited to cell level
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a Location Detection Module as an intermediary component that extracts location information from existing network signaling messages without requiring additional signaling. This mediator processes location data that is already being transmitted for other purposes, thereby achieving fine-grained location tracking without increasing network signaling load.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes existing network signaling messages that are already being transmitted for other purposes to carry location information. By self-serving the location detection function using already-available data, the system avoids the need for additional dedicated location update signaling, thus reducing overall network signaling load while maintaining precise location tracking.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional systems define geographic boundaries using static network topology, then boundary definition is simplified, but adaptability to dynamic service regions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic boundary definitions that can be modified without network re-planning. The system allows geographic boundaries to be dynamically adjusted based on service requirements, enabling operators to define and redefine service regions flexibly without the complexity of traditional network re-planning processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the network into independently definable geographic regions that can be configured and modified separately. This segmentation allows individual boundary definitions to be changed without affecting the entire network topology, thereby increasing adaptability while simplifying the modification process.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional systems require customized applications on user equipment, then location-based services can be implemented, but device compatibility issues arise and network signaling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions the network infrastructure as an intermediary that performs location detection and service application logic, eliminating the need for customized applications on user equipment. The network mediator handles all location-based service processing, ensuring universal compatibility across all devices while maintaining full location-based service functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts the application logic from the user equipment and relocates it to the network infrastructure. By taking out the complex application processing from diverse devices and centralizing it in the network, the system achieves device compatibility without sacrificing service capability.
4Loss of information
If conventional systems use centralized servers for location data collection, then data collation is achieved, but revenue leakage occurs due to zero-billed data exchange
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables network nodes to perform location detection and service application autonomously using local processing of existing signaling messages. This self-service approach eliminates the need for centralized data collection and transmission, thereby preventing revenue leakage while maintaining efficient data utilization for location-based services.
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AI summary
A method for applying network services related to geographic location including receiving regions within a map and receiving geo-service definitions for the regions. The method includes determining a subscriber's region and determining information related to the subscriber's traffic flow. The method then applies geo-service definitions based on the subscriber's region and the information related to the traffic flow. A system for applying network services related to geographic location having a location detection module for detecting a subscriber's location and a region detection module for determining the subscriber's region within a map based on the subscriber's location. The system further including a geo-service definition and enablement module for defining geo-service definitions and actions; and a subscriber detection and traffic management module adapted to receive the subscriber's region and apply geo-service definitions to the subscriber traffic flow based in part on the region of the subscriber.