Network Positioning Measurements Across Multiple Time Instants

The patent applies the dynamics principle by enabling a single access network device to perform positioning measurements at multiple different instants. The device dynamically changes its measurement state over time, taking measurements at different time points (first instant, second instant, etc.) to generate multiple measurement results that simulate the effect of multiple devices, thereby achieving accurate positioning without requiring multiple physical devices.

The patent implements periodic action by having the access network device perform positioning measurements at periodically spaced instants. The device takes measurements at a first instant, then at a second instant, and continues at subsequent instants, creating a periodic measurement pattern that generates multiple measurement results over time, effectively replacing the need for multiple simultaneous devices.

The patent uses dynamics by transforming a static single-device system into a dynamic time-varying measurement system. The single access network device performs measurements at multiple different instants, creating temporal diversity that provides reliability similar to spatial diversity achieved by multiple devices, without requiring complex inter-device coordination.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the positioning measurement process into multiple separate measurement instances at different instants. Each measurement at a different instant is treated as an independent measurement result, and these segmented measurements are then combined to achieve reliable positioning without requiring multiple physical devices to coordinate.

The patent applies dimensionality change by transitioning from spatial diversity (multiple devices at same time) to temporal diversity (single device at multiple times). Instead of using multiple devices simultaneously in space, the system uses a single device measuring at multiple different time instants, adding the time dimension to compensate for the reduction in spatial elements.

The patent uses dynamics to enable a single device to achieve what traditionally required multiple static devices. By making the measurement process dynamic—taking measurements at varying instants rather than a single static measurement—the system maintains positioning implementability with reduced device complexity.