Terminal Target Plane Capability Reporting for 6G Data Collection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless communication networks, particularly in 6G systems, face challenges in supporting data collection and utilization for end-to-end network functions due to lack of data collection control between User Equipment (UE) and Core Network (CN), and between UE and Radio Access Network (RAN), which hinders the implementation of high-quality application services like sensing and computing.

Innovation Solution

A terminal target plane capability reporting and obtaining method is introduced, where the terminal reports and the network receives target plane capability information, supporting functions such as data collection, distribution, security, privacy, analysis, and preprocessing, enabling efficient data management and utilization across the network.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If data collection control is implemented between UE and Core Network/RAN, then end-to-end network function capability is improved, but network complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveend-to-end network function capabilityVSAvoidnetwork complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the data collection control function by introducing a target plane specific to data collection operations. This separates data collection control from existing network functions, allowing end-to-end capability while maintaining modular architecture and reducing overall network complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a target plane as an intermediary layer between UE and Core Network/RAN for data collection control. This intermediary enables end-to-end network functions without requiring fundamental changes to existing network architecture, thus improving capability while managing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If target plane capability information is collected and managed, then data security and privacy are improved, but information processing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata security and privacyVSAvoidinformation processing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary action by collecting and managing target plane capability information in advance. This allows security and privacy parameters to be established before data collection operations begin, ensuring protection without adding complexity during actual data processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses parameter changes by defining capability information with specific parameters (data collection, distribution, security, privacy, analysis, preprocessing). This structured approach to parameter management enables secure data handling while maintaining clear, manageable information processing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240406713A1Terminal target plane capability reporting and obtaining method, terminal, and network device

Publication Date: 2024.12.05 VIVO MOBILE COMM CO LTD

AI summary

A terminal target plane capability reporting and obtaining method, a terminal, and a network device, are provided. The terminal target plane capability reporting method includes: reporting target plane capability information of the terminal, wherein a target plane is a protocol function plane configured to support at least one of data collection, data distribution, data security, data privacy, data analysis, or data preprocessing.