Multi-mode Network Selection Based on Data Limits
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication devices face challenges in selecting the most appropriate network for data transmissions, as existing systems do not efficiently manage data limits and network characteristics, leading to potential high costs and reduced performance.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for a multi-mode communication device that determines data limits and switches between networks, such as Wi-Fi and cellular, to optimize data transmissions based on cost, performance, and security, allowing users to select the best network for each transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a multi-mode communication device uses multiple network types (Wi-Fi, cellular) for data transmissions, then connection flexibility and transmission performance are improved, but device complexity and network management difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically monitors data usage against predefined limits and autonomously selects alternative networks without user intervention. The processor compares data usage to limits and automatically determines which network to use based on predefined policies, eliminating the need for manual network management while maintaining connection flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The system pre-establishes data limits and network selection policies before actual data transmission occurs. By predefined data limits and associated networks in advance, the system can quickly make network selection decisions during operation without complex real-time analysis, reducing management complexity while maintaining adaptability.
2Loss of energy
If the device automatically switches between networks based on data limits, then data transmission cost is reduced, but response time and transmission speed may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-estimates data usage and pre-determines alternative networks before data transmission begins. By having network selection logic and alternative network information ready in advance, the system can make rapid switching decisions when data limits are approached, minimizing transmission delays while achieving cost optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors actual data usage against predefined limits and uses this feedback to trigger network switching when thresholds are exceeded. This closed-loop approach ensures timely detection and response to data limit conditions, balancing cost savings with minimal transmission interruption.
3Measurement precision
If the system monitors and tracks data usage across multiple networks, then network selection accuracy is improved, but processing requirements and system overhead increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system tracks only the most critical data usage metrics necessary for network selection decisions rather than all possible network parameters. By focusing monitoring on essential data usage information against predefined limits, the system achieves sufficient accuracy for network selection without the processing overhead of comprehensive data collection and analysis.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for selecting a network for use by a communication device to process a data transmission. The method comprises: determining whether an amount of data sent by the communication device over a first network in communication with the communication device has reached a data limit; and if the amount of data has reached the data limit, selecting a second network for use by the communication device.