5G Network Symbol Policy for Stable Display
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Solution Overview
Problem
In cellular communication networks, especially those with 5G Non-Standalone Architecture, the intermittent nature of 5G signals due to higher frequencies leads to inconsistent network indicator displays on devices, affecting user experience and battery life, as devices frequently switch between 4G and 5G connections without clear indication.
Innovation Solution
Implementing techniques to determine the connection status and available network resources based on policies, allowing devices to display appropriate network symbols (4G or 5G) by monitoring LTE system information and 5G signal strength, and using timers to prevent frequent symbol changes, thus conserving resources and enhancing user experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If devices frequently switch between 4G and 5G connections to utilize available network resources, then network resource utilization is improved, but user experience deteriorates due to inconsistent network indicator displays and increased battery consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing a timer mechanism that anticipates and prevents frequent symbol switching before it occurs. When the device detects availability of both 4G and 5G networks, it proactively sets a timer to delay the network indicator symbol change, thereby preventing the inconsistency that would otherwise occur during frequent connection switching.
Solution Approach 2:
The timer mechanism acts as an intermediary between the network connection manager and the display system. It mediates the conflict between utilizing available 5G resources and maintaining stable visual indication, by introducing a time-based buffer that smooths out rapid transitions and provides a consistent user experience while still allowing network switching.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices frequently monitor and switch between 4G and 5G connections, then network resource utilization is improved, but battery consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by using a timer to control when network indicator updates occur. Instead of continuously monitoring and immediately responding to network availability changes, the system periodically updates the display based on timer expiration, reducing the frequency of monitoring and switching operations while still maintaining adaptability to network conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The timer mechanism performs preliminary action by pre-scheduling update intervals before actual network switching occurs. This allows the device to batch monitoring activities and prepare for switching events in advance, rather than continuously monitoring and reacting to every network condition change, thereby reducing overall energy consumption.
3Measurement precision
If devices immediately update network symbols upon connection changes, then network indicator accuracy is improved, but signaling congestion increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies periodic action by updating network symbols at regular timer intervals rather than immediately upon every connection change. This periodic update mechanism maintains sufficient accuracy for user awareness while significantly reducing the frequency of signaling events that would otherwise contribute to network congestion.
Solution Approach 2:
The timer serves as an intermediary between the network connection state and the display update mechanism. It buffers immediate update requests, smoothing out the timing of symbol changes and reducing signaling bursts that would occur with immediate updates, thereby decreasing overall signaling congestion while preserving indicator accuracy.
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AI summary
Techniques for presenting a symbol on a display of a wireless device indicative of wireless resources based on network states and device states are discussed herein. For example, the network state may indicate whether the wireless device is operating in a cellular network that has areas of dual signal coverage. A device state may include whether the device is actively communicating via a connection or is idle. The techniques may further determine a frequency of wireless resources associated with the dual connectivity environment. A network identifier can be presented via a display of the wireless device. Network identifiers might include, for example, symbols that indicate 3G, 4G, LTE, 5G, dual connectivity, and so forth, corresponding to different wireless network standards and/or connections.