Terminal Configuration Update Timing for Mobile Network Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless terminal device updates are inefficient and prone to errors due to network limitations and suboptimal timing, consuming resources and prolonging the update process, especially when the device is in motion or network quality is poor.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that utilize data indicative of terminal device behavior and mobile communication network service to detect optimal update times, generating control signals to trigger updates efficiently, considering location, network capability, and other factors to minimize errors and resource consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the terminal device performs update download in the background during main operation, then the update can be performed without user intervention, but the communication resources are consumed from the main operation and the download may be executed at non-optimal time or location
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of terminal behavior patterns (location, time, motion state) and network conditions before initiating the update download. This allows the system to pre-select optimal update timing and location based on historical data, ensuring that downloads occur only when conditions are favorable, thus maintaining both automation and high success rate
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors terminal device behavior and network service data during the update process. Based on real-time feedback about device location, motion state, and network quality, the system can dynamically adjust or cancel ongoing downloads if conditions deteriorate, preventing failed updates while maintaining automatic operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If the update download is performed when the terminal device is in motion with limited network resources, then the update can be performed anytime, but the download takes long time and becomes prone to errors
Solution Approach 1:
The system analyzes historical behavior data to predict optimal update windows in advance. By pre-identifying time periods and locations where the device is stationary and network resources are abundant, the system can schedule downloads during these predetermined optimal windows, avoiding lengthy downloads during motion while maintaining scheduling flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts update scheduling based on real-time detection of device state and network conditions. Rather than using fixed schedules, the system adapts download timing to actual device behavior patterns, automatically selecting moments when the device is stationary and network quality is high, thus minimizing download duration while preserving flexibility
3Productivity
If the update is performed at non-optimal time or location, then the update can be performed immediately when user allows, but the download is prone to errors and may prevent the update
Solution Approach 1:
Before executing the update, the system performs preliminary verification of optimal conditions by comparing current device location and state against pre-determined reference locations and behavior patterns. This preliminary check ensures that updates are only triggered when the device is in an optimal state (stationary, good network coverage), thereby maintaining both quick execution and high success rate
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses real-time feedback about device location and network conditions to validate whether current conditions match the predicted optimal patterns. If conditions deviate from expected optimal states, the system can delay or cancel the update trigger, ensuring high success rate while maintaining rapid execution when conditions are favorable
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AI summary
Disclosed is a method for managing an update of a configuration of a terminal device accessible over a mobile communication network, the method, performed by an apparatus having access to data indicative of a behavior of the terminal device and to data indicative of a service of a mobile communication network with respect to the behavior of the terminal device, includes: detecting an instant to update the configuration of the terminal device; and generating, upon the detecting, a control signal to the terminal device to trigger the update of the configuration of the terminal device. Also disclosed is an apparatus, a system and a computer program.