Network Switching Resource Determination for Multi-Operator Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
In multi-card mobile phones, simultaneous activities on different operator networks can lead to network resource wastage and incorrect identification of communication issues, triggering unnecessary power increases and wireless link recovery mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A method for determining and configuring network switching resources, where a terminal sends pre-stored information to a first operator network to disconnect from it and connect to a second operator network, using time-domain resources negotiated between the operators, thereby avoiding resource wastage and incorrect issue identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal performs activities in the second operator network while connected to the first operator network, then the terminal can maintain communication with both networks, but the first operator network cannot identify the cause of connection interruptions and may trigger unnecessary power increases and wireless link recovery mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal pre-stores information about the second operator network and proactively sends this information to the first operator network before performing activities in the second network. This preliminary action allows the first operator network to anticipate and correctly interpret subsequent connection interruptions, preventing erroneous power increases and wireless link recovery mechanisms.
2Reliability
If the first operator network increases power or triggers wireless link recovery mechanism, then the network attempts to restore connection, but the terminal is occupied with activities in the second operator network and cannot resume activities in the first operator network
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal provides feedback information to the first operator network about its activities in the second operator network. This feedback mechanism allows the first operator network to understand the terminal's state and avoid triggering power increases or wireless link recovery mechanisms during periods when the terminal is occupied with second network activities, thereby preventing energy waste.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal switches between operator networks without notifying the first operator network, then the terminal maintains flexibility, but the first operator network performs invalid operations and wastes resources
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal pre-stores and sends information about the second operator network to the first operator network before switching. This preliminary notification enables the first operator network to prepare for the upcoming switch and avoid performing invalid operations, thus improving resource utilization efficiency while maintaining the terminal's switching flexibility.
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AI summary
A method, apparatus, and a storage medium for determining a network switching resource are provided. The method may be applied to a terminal. The terminal may send, when establishing connection to a first operator network in at least two operator networks, pre-stored first information of a second operator network in the at least two operator networks, and second information of a terminal in the second operator network to the first operator network. The terminal may determine time-domain resources for disconnection to the first operator network and activities in the second operator network according to first configuration information sent by the first operator network and/or second configuration information sent by the second operator network after establishing communication connection to the second operator network.