Terminal Paging Identifier Collision Detection and Re-allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G network co-construction scenarios, there is a risk of collision between different operators due to the use of the same 5G-S-TMSI, which can lead to incorrect routing of calls and other communication issues.

Innovation Solution

An information acquisition method and apparatus that acquires paging identifiers from GUTIs allocated by networks corresponding to multiple cards, and in cases where multiple cards share the same paging identifier, triggers the networks to re-allocate GUTIs, thereby reducing the likelihood of collisions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If multiple operators share the same radio base station in 5G network co-construction, then construction costs are greatly reduced, but the risk of collision between paging identifiers increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconstruction costsVSAvoidpaging identifier collision risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device proactively detects paging identifier collisions before they cause communication failures. By acquiring paging identifiers from GUTIs of multiple cards and comparing them in advance, the system identifies collisions early and triggers re-allocation, preventing harmful effects rather than reacting after problems occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where the terminal device continuously monitors paging identifiers of multiple cards, detects collisions, and triggers re-allocation requests to the network. This closed-loop feedback ensures that collision risks are systematically managed while maintaining cost-effective network sharing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If the same 5G-S-TMSI is used by different operators, then network resource sharing is improved, but call routing accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource sharingVSAvoidcall routing accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device performs preliminary detection of paging identifier collisions across multiple operator cards before communication issues arise. By comparing GUTIs and identifying duplicate paging identifiers in advance, the system prevents misrouting problems while maintaining versatile network sharing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system takes preliminary anti-action by detecting and reporting paging identifier collisions to the network, triggering re-allocation before harmful misrouting occurs. This preventive approach counteracts the potential negative effects of identifier duplication while preserving the benefits of network co-construction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

3Adaptability or versatility

If paging identifiers are not unique across multiple cards, then network co-construction flexibility is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork co-construction flexibilityVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal device implements continuous feedback monitoring of paging identifiers across multiple cards, detecting collisions and triggering re-allocation requests. This feedback mechanism maintains communication reliability while preserving the flexibility of network co-construction by systematically managing identifier uniqueness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device autonomously detects paging identifier collisions and triggers re-allocation requests without requiring external intervention. This self-service approach ensures communication reliability is maintained while allowing flexible network co-construction, as each terminal independently manages its own identifier conflicts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12279338B2Information obtaining method and apparatus, electronic device, and computer readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Disclosed are an information acquisition method and apparatus, an electronic device, a terminal device, and a computer-readable storage medium. The information acquisition method may include: acquiring paging identifiers corresponding to M cards respectively from global unique temporary user equipment identities (GUTIs) allocated by networks corresponding to the M cards; wherein M is an integer greater than or equal to 2; and in response to determining that paging identifiers corresponding to N cards among the paging identifiers corresponding to the M cards are the same, selecting (N−1) cards from the N cards and triggering networks corresponding to the selected (N−1) cards to re-allocate GUTIs; wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to M.