QoE Measurement Reporting Control for Wireless Network Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing QoE measurement systems in wireless communication networks face challenges in managing QoE measurement reporting when access network devices are overloaded, leading to interruptions and inefficiencies due to the inability of these devices to control or maintain the measurement process.

Innovation Solution

The solution involves an access network device obtaining first periodicity information from a terminal device, determining a second periodicity for QoE measurement reporting, and transmitting this information to the terminal device, allowing the access network device to control and maintain the reporting process, even in overload situations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the access network device allows terminal devices to continuously report QoE measurement results, then measurement data collection is comprehensive, but network resource consumption increases and the system becomes inefficient under overload conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveQoE measurement data collection completenessVSAvoidnetwork efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The access network device dynamically adjusts the reporting periodicity of QoE measurement results based on its current load conditions. When the device is overloaded, it extends the reporting interval to reduce processing burden; when under load, it shortens the interval to improve measurement accuracy. This dynamic adaptation resolves the contradiction between comprehensive data collection and network efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the temporal parameter (reporting periodicity) of QoE measurement results according to network conditions. By adjusting this parameter, the system can control the volume of measurement data transmitted, thereby balancing measurement completeness with network resource consumption and overall system efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If the access network device controls QoE measurement reporting, then resource usage is optimized, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresource usage efficiencyVSAvoidaccess network device functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The access network device leverages its existing multi-functional capabilities to implement QoE measurement control. By integrating this new function into its existing framework for managing terminal devices and measurement data, the device can control reporting without requiring entirely new specialized components, thus limiting the increase in device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Loss of energy

If the access network device frequently pauses and resumes QoE measurement reporting, then resource consumption is reduced, but measurement continuity and user experience are degraded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork resource consumptionVSAvoidmeasurement continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of frequently pausing and resuming measurements, the system implements periodic action by adjusting the reporting interval to match network capacity. This allows measurement collection to continue uninterrupted at an optimized frequency, maintaining measurement continuity while reducing overall resource consumption compared to pause/resume cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20250234225A1Controlling of quality of experience measurement
Publication Date: 2025.07.17 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, device and computer readable storage medium of communication. The method implemented at a first device comprises: obtaining first periodicity information indicating a first periodicity. The first periodicity is used by a second device to perform a quality of experience measurement. The method further comprises determining a second periodicity to be used by an AS of the second device to report one or more measurement results of the QoE measurement. The method further also comprises transmitting second periodicity information indicating the second periodicity to the second device. In this way, the first device may be involved in the procedure of configuration and maintaining the QoE measurement. More specifically, the first device may control the interval for reporting QoE measurement results.