Network Node Charging Data Record for Wireless Data Incentives
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems lack an effective mechanism to incentivize users for data provision in wireless communication networks, which can lead to suboptimal data quality and frequency, as users are not adequately motivated for contributing valuable data.
Innovation Solution
A network node within the wireless communication system generates and processes charging data records that include data identifiers, allowing for the transmission of incentives to data providers based on usage records, thereby motivating users to contribute higher-quality data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional systems are used for mobile terminal operations, then basic communication functionality is maintained, but user incentive for data provision is insufficient leading to suboptimal data quality and frequency
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where users receive incentives (financial or non-financial) based on their data provision contributions. The network node generates charging data records that track data provision activities, and this information is fed back to users through incentive allocations, motivating them to provide higher quality and more frequent data.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of user motivation by introducing an incentive mechanism that transforms the data provision activity from a neutral or optional action into a rewarded activity. By associating charging data records with incentive eligibility, the system alters user behavior parameters to improve both data provision frequency and quality.
2Reliability
If no incentive mechanism is implemented, then system complexity is reduced, but data provision quality and frequency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The network node performs multiple functions: it not only manages traditional charging operations but also generates charging data records that serve dual purposes for both billing and incentive determination. This multi-functionality allows the system to implement data quality incentives without adding completely separate complex infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging data record acts as an intermediary that bridges traditional charging functions and the new incentive mechanism. By using existing charging infrastructure to generate and process these records, the system avoids direct complexity while enabling sophisticated incentive-based quality improvement.
3Productivity
If charging data records include data identifiers for incentive processing, then user incentive for data provision is enabled, but information processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the incentive processing functionality with the existing charging data record generation process. By combining data identifiers with charging records that already contain user and service information, the system enables incentive processing without creating separate complex tracking systems, thus reducing overall information processing complexity while maintaining productivity benefits.
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AI summary
A network node that configures a wireless communication network, comprises a processor configured to execute: receiving a charging data request; and generating a charging data record in response to receiving the charging data request. The charging data record comprises a data identifier of data provided by a data providing apparatus.