Subscriber Data Collection for Flexible Service Allocation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing process for assigning services to mobile subscriber devices is cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring manual updates and changes when SIM cards are replaced or new devices are added, which can take hours or days, and does not allow for flexible service allocation across multiple devices.

Innovation Solution

A method that collects subscriber data from registered devices in a first network, creates a unified subscriber record, and transmits it to a second network, enabling quick and flexible service assignment to all devices in the group, without the need for manual updates or customer service intervention, using application software to authorize and manage data transmission and service allocation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual updates are used to assign services to mobile subscriber devices, then service allocation can be controlled by the network operator, but the process is cumbersome and time-consuming, taking hours or days

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice allocation processVSAvoidtime for service updates

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by automatically detecting when a device joins the first communication network and proactively collecting subscriber data before service allocation is requested. The unified subscriber record is created in advance, eliminating the need for manual updates when services need to be allocated to multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service by allowing mobile devices to automatically transmit their own subscriber data to the second communication network without requiring network operator intervention. The devices autonomously participate in the service allocation process by providing their identification information and receiving services based on the unified subscriber record.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual requests to network operators are required for service allocation, then service control is maintained, but the complexity of the process increases and flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice allocation flexibilityVSAvoidservice assignment process

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the service allocation process into two independent parts: the first communication network where devices automatically register and provide subscriber data, and the second communication network where services are allocated based on the transmitted unified subscriber record. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex manual coordination between networks and operators.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The unified subscriber record serves multiple functions: it identifies the mobile device in the first network, transmits service allocation information to the second network, and enables service assignment across different networks. This multi-functional record simplifies the overall process by eliminating the need for separate manual procedures for each network.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If subscriber data is collected from multiple devices, then unified service management is enabled, but data collection and transmission complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveservice assignment speedVSAvoiddata collection process

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges subscriber data from multiple mobile devices into a single unified subscriber record that is transmitted to the second communication network. Instead of managing separate records for each device, the system combines them into one consolidated record, simplifying data management and enabling rapid service assignment to all devices simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP2950567B1Method for collecting subscriber data in a first communication network and transmitting the collected subscriber data to a second communication network for allocating services of the second communication network

Publication Date: 2017.11.15 DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG

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AI summary

The invention relates to a method (500) for providing subscriber data of a number of mobile subscriber communication devices (103, 105, 107) of a first communication network (110) in a second communication network (120), comprising the following steps: transmitting (501, 102) a data request from a first mobile subscriber communication device (101) registered in the first communication network (110) to the number of mobile subscriber communication devices (103, 105, 107) registered in the first communication network (110); transmitting (502, 104) subscriber data from at least one mobile subscriber communication device (105, 107) from the number of mobile subscriber communication devices (103, 105, 107) to the first mobile subscriber communication device (101); and transmitting (503, 106) the subscriber data from the first mobile subscriber communication device (101) to the second communication network (120).