Server-Based Location Information Dissemination Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need to manage the provision and dissemination of location information from client devices in mission-critical services, such as those in 5G and beyond mobile communication systems, to ensure user privacy and control over the sharing of location data.
Innovation Solution
A method and system implemented in a server for managing the dissemination of location information from client devices, which involves instructing the client device to share location information based on on-demand or trigger events, receiving a list of restricted Mission Critical (MC) service users, determining client authorization based on a client profile, and managing the dissemination of location information accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If location information is shared with multiple MC service users, then service functionality is improved, but user privacy is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements selective location information sharing by maintaining different permission settings for different MC service users. The server stores and manages a list of authorized users with whom location information can be shared, allowing the system to provide location data to specific users while restricting access for others, thus protecting user privacy while maintaining service functionality.
2Device complexity
If location information dissemination is unrestricted, then system simplicity is maintained, but security control is weakened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a server as an intermediary between the client device and MC service users for location information sharing. The server receives location information from the client device, manages the list of authorized users, and controls the dissemination process. This intermediary mechanism provides security control and auditability without significantly complicating the overall system architecture.
3Productivity
If location information is shared with all MC service users, then service coverage is maximized, but information security is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements differential access control where location information is shared with specific MC service users based on individual authorization settings. The server maintains a list of authorized users and selectively distributes location data only to those users who have been explicitly permitted, thereby maintaining information security while providing adequate service coverage to authorized users.
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AI summary
The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. The present subject matter refers to method and apparatus for managing provision (or, dissemination) of a location information of a client device. The method includes instructing a client device for sharing the location information; receiving the location information and a request for managing dissemination of the location information; receiving a list for managing dissemination of the location information from the client device. The method includes determining if the client device is authorized to request managing dissemination of the location information based on a client profile and managing dissemination of the location information to the one or more MCX service user in accordance with the list based on determination that the client device is authorized to request managing dissemination of the location information.