Radio Access Selection Using Device Information for Coverage Gaps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Network operators face challenges in achieving complete geographical coverage due to high deployment and maintenance costs, and lack of information about communication devices leads to suboptimal access technology utilization.
Innovation Solution
Enhancing network decision-making by receiving identifiers and data from user equipment, analyzing capabilities, generating predictions, and providing directives to optimize radio access technology utilization, and creating ad-hoc networks to extend coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If additional network resources are deployed to expand geographical coverage, then the coverage area is improved, but the deployment and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments network coverage into different zones based on device capabilities and location data. By dividing the coverage area into zones and assigning different access technologies to different zones, the system achieves extensive geographical coverage without uniformly deploying all network resources everywhere, thus reducing overall deployment and maintenance complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by tailoring network access recommendations to specific locations and device types. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, the system provides customized access technology selections based on local conditions, device capabilities, and user preferences, optimizing coverage efficiency without proportionally increasing infrastructure deployment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple access technologies are provided to users, then the service options are improved, but the decision-making quality deteriorates due to lack of device information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where network operators collect and analyze device capability information, usage patterns, and network conditions. This feedback loop enables the system to make more informed access technology recommendations by continuously learning from actual device behavior and adjusting decisions accordingly, reducing information loss and improving decision-making quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring device profiles and capability databases before users connect to the network. By having device information and preferred access technologies pre-stored and processed, the system can quickly make informed recommendations without needing to collect extensive information in real-time, thus reducing information loss during the decision-making process.
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AI summary
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, transmitting a first identifier associated with a processing system to a communication device, transmitting first data to the communication device, obtaining, from the communication device and based on the transmitting of the first identifier and the first data, a first directive, wherein the first directive directs the processing system to utilize a first radio access technology for a first communication session, and utilizing, based on the first directive, the first radio access technology for the first communication session. Other embodiments are disclosed.