Transparent Container for Non-Standardized Data Collection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current technologies lack a framework for efficiently collecting non-standardized data from mobile devices for training Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning models, as much of the data collected is proprietary and not standardized, making it difficult to access and utilize effectively.

Innovation Solution

A system is developed that determines a non-standardized data collection policy, receives and processes non-standardized data requests, and collects data from User Equipment (UE) devices in a transparent container, allowing for the transfer of non-standardized data to external servers for AI/ML model training.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If data is collected in proprietary non-standardized formats from different device manufacturers and operating systems, then the volume and diversity of available data increases, but the data becomes difficult to access and utilize effectively for AI/ML training

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevolume of dataVSAvoidease of data access and utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a standardized data collection framework that acts as an intermediary layer between diverse device data sources and AI/ML training systems. This framework includes standardized data elements, collection policies, and protocols that mediate the interaction between proprietary device formats and universal AI training requirements, enabling effective utilization of data from multiple manufacturers and operating systems without requiring customization for each source.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If standardized data collection protocols are implemented across all devices, then data accessibility and usability improve, but the ability to capture device-specific proprietary data formats and features is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata accessibilityVSAvoidcapability to capture proprietary data formats
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments data collection into two distinct layers: standardized data elements that ensure universal accessibility and compatibility, and optional proprietary extensions that preserve device-specific capabilities. The standardized layer includes common data types and structures that can be collected from all devices, while the proprietary layer allows individual manufacturers to include additional device-specific data formats and features, thereby achieving both accessibility and adaptability simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If comprehensive data collection policies are established to enable AI/ML training, then the utility and accuracy of trained models improve, but privacy concerns and data security risks increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemodel training accuracyVSAvoidprivacy concerns and security risks
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the parameters of data collection by introducing granular control mechanisms including data collection policies that specify what data can be collected, from which devices, and under what conditions. The system includes configurable parameters for data element selection, geographic restrictions, time-based controls, and device-specific permissions, allowing comprehensive data collection for AI/ML training while maintaining privacy and security through policy-based restrictions and user consent management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20250056289A1Method, apparatus, and computer program product for collecting data from user equipment devices
Publication Date: 2025.02.13 NOKIA TECHNOLOGIES OY
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AI summary

Method, apparatuses, and computer program products provide means for establishing a mechanism through which a network can configure user equipment to determine how to process an indication of region of the user equipment location when establishing a network connection. An example method includes: receiving, from a visited network, a first indication of a region of an apparatus location, where the apparatus includes a User Equipment (UE); and determining, based on a second indication in the apparatus, whether the apparatus shall ignore the first indication for network selection, where the second indication is received from a home network of the apparatus via a container transparent to the visited network. The region of the apparatus location may include a country of the apparatus location. The container may include a Steering of Roaming transparent container. The container may be delivered via a rejection message.