Automated Roaming Connectivity Check via Mobile Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Carriers face challenges in continuously and efficiently checking the normal-operation availability of international roaming services across multiple networks, requiring manual checks that are time-consuming and costly.
Innovation Solution
A communication normal-operation availability checking apparatus and method that automatically perform connection tests across multiple networks, including international relay and domestic carrier networks, using a monitoring unit to periodically check connectivity and transmit results, and autonomously handle issues such as restarts and power management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual checking is performed by a person in charge going abroad with a mobile terminal, then communication normality can be checked, but it requires time and costs and is difficult to continue checking at all times
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service automatic checking by having the mobile terminal autonomously perform connection tests to predetermined URLs and automatically report results to the server, eliminating the need for manual intervention by personnel traveling abroad
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual checking process with an automated electronic system where the mobile terminal and server automatically perform connection tests, exchange data, and generate reports without human physical intervention
2Reliability
If manual checking is performed by a person in charge going abroad with a mobile terminal, then communication normality can be checked, but it is costly and difficult to continue checking at all times
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements continuous checking by having the mobile terminal automatically and periodically perform connection tests to predetermined URLs and report results to the server, ensuring uninterrupted monitoring of communication normality
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal autonomously executes the checking process by automatically connecting to networks, testing predetermined URLs, and reporting results without requiring human intervention, enabling continuous operation
3Extent of automation
If automatic checking is implemented using mobile terminals and servers, then checking can be performed continuously and automatically, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal and server are designed to perform multiple functions including connection testing, data exchange, and report generation using standard communication protocols and interfaces, reducing the need for specialized complex components
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AI summary
A communication normal-operation availability checking apparatus is provided for checking normal-operation availability of communications that go through a first network, a second network and a third network. The communication normal-operation availability checking apparatus includes: a list generation unit configured to generate a list including one or more carriers that provide a detectable first network; and a checking unit configured to check the normal-operation availability of the communications by executing a test that goes through the first network based on the list.