Network Signaling for Simplified Electronic Tag Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The positioning of electronic tag devices in communications systems consumes a large amount of system resources due to the complexity and resource-intensive existing positioning methods, especially when a large number of devices require frequent and accurate location.
Innovation Solution
A communication method and apparatus that enables determining a simplified positioning mode for electronic tag devices by transmitting first information between network elements, allowing location using only one base station, thereby reducing resource overheads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing positioning methods are used for electronic tag devices, then positioning accuracy is maintained, but system resource consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the positioning system into two distinct modes: a standard positioning mode for general use and a simplified positioning mode for electronic tag devices. This segmentation allows the system to apply different resource allocation strategies based on device type, enabling electronic tags to use the resource-efficient simplified mode while maintaining adequate positioning functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The simplified positioning mode implements partial action by using only one base station for positioning electronic tag devices, whereas standard positioning would use multiple base stations. This partial approach is sufficient for electronic tags which typically require less precise positioning compared to mobile phones, thereby reducing system resource consumption without completely sacrificing positioning capability.
2Use of energy by moving object
If simplified positioning mode is used for electronic tag devices, then system resource overhead is reduced, but positioning capability may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts the positioning mode based on device type. Electronic tag devices are automatically assigned the simplified positioning mode using one base station, while other devices can use the standard mode with multiple base stations. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to optimize resource usage for electronic tags while preserving full positioning capability for devices that require it.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing different positioning服务质量 to different device types. Electronic tag devices receive the simplified positioning service with reduced resource overhead, while other devices receive the full-featured positioning service. This localized differentiation ensures that resource constraints are optimized for electronic tags without compromising the positioning capability of the overall system.
3Measurement precision
If multiple base stations are used for positioning, then positioning accuracy is improved, but device complexity and resource requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential positioning function from the complex multi-base-station system and creates a simplified version that uses only one base station for electronic tag devices. This extraction removes unnecessary complexity while retaining the core positioning capability, making the system more suitable for resource-constrained electronic tags.
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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 method in embodiments of the present application facilitates reducing the resource overhead of a communication system.