Network-Element Signaling for Simplified Electronic Tag Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing positioning methods in 3GPP networks for electronic tag devices consume a large amount of system resources and result in resource wastage due to the need for complex and high-accuracy positioning.

Innovation Solution

A communication method that allows for the determination of a simplified positioning mode for electronic tag devices by exchanging first information between network elements, thereby reducing the number of base stations required for positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional positioning methods are used for electronic tag devices, then positioning accuracy is maintained, but system resource consumption increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidsystem resource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies partial action by implementing a simplified positioning mode that uses fewer base stations (e.g., 1-2 base stations) compared to conventional methods (e.g., 3-4 base stations). This partial reduction in the number of base stations involved in positioning achieves acceptable positioning results while significantly reducing system resource consumption, particularly when electronic tag devices have lower positioning accuracy requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the positioning mode parameter from conventional positioning to simplified positioning based on the electronic tag device's capabilities and requirements. By adjusting this parameter, the system switches between different positioning strategies, using simplified positioning for electronic tag devices to reduce resource consumption while maintaining adequate positioning accuracy for their specific application scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional positioning methods are used for electronic tag devices, then positioning coverage is ensured, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning coverageVSAvoidpositioning mode complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic positioning mode selection that adapts to different electronic tag device types and scenarios. The system dynamically switches between simplified positioning mode and conventional positioning mode based on device characteristics, capability indicators, and service requirements, making the positioning system flexible and adaptable rather than static and rigid.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different positioning modes to different electronic tag devices based on their specific requirements and capabilities. Rather than using a uniform positioning approach for all devices, the system tailors the positioning method to each device type, using simplified positioning for devices with lower requirements and conventional positioning for devices needing higher accuracy, thereby optimizing overall system performance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250294508A1Communication method and communication apparatus

Publication Date: 2025.09.18 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD

AI summary

Provided are a communication method and a communication apparatus. The method comprises: a first network element receives first information from a second network element, the first information being used for determining whether a positioning mode of a first electronic tag device is a simplified positioning mode. The communication apparatus is a first network element or a second network element.