Exclusivity Parameters for UE-Base Station Link Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
In environments such as military or emergency services, there is a need to limit unwanted wireless communications from commercial off-the-shelf user equipment (UE) devices to prevent 'chatty' devices from connecting to unauthorized base stations, particularly in disaster zones or conflict areas, to maintain communication priority for designated systems.
Innovation Solution
Implementing UE-base station pairs where base stations and UE are configured to limit communication links to designated pairs, using exclusivity parameters like cell barred signals to discourage non-designated UE from connecting, and allowing only authorized UE to establish communication links by broadcasting specific identifiers and signal quality thresholds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If base stations broadcast signals to all user equipment in coverage area, then communication coverage is improved, but unauthorized connections and network congestion increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating the communication behavior for different UE types within the same coverage area. Designated UE (military/emergency) are granted special access privileges while commercial UE are restricted. This is achieved through network-side configuration that identifies designated UE and applies exclusive connection parameters only to them, allowing the base station to broadcast to all while selectively permitting connections based on UE designation status.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the user equipment population into distinct categories: designated UE (military/emergency services) and commercial UE. This segmentation is implemented through network configuration that assigns different connection permissions to different UE groups. The base station processes connection requests differently based on UE type, allowing designated UE to connect during exclusivity periods while blocking commercial UE, thereby resolving the contradiction between broad coverage and preventing unauthorized connections.
2Ease of operation
If all user equipment can connect to base stations, then network accessibility is improved, but communication priority for emergency personnel deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic connection management where base stations and network entities can switch between different operational modes. During normal conditions, commercial UE can connect to base stations maintaining network accessibility. During emergency situations, the system dynamically activates exclusivity parameters that restrict connections to designated UE only, ensuring communication priority. This dynamic switching resolves the contradiction by adapting network accessibility rules based on operational context.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring designated UE with special access rights and pre-arranging priority connection parameters before emergencies occur. The network stores identification information for designated UE and prepares exclusive connection modes in advance. When emergencies arise, these pre-configured parameters are immediately activated, ensuring that designated UE can connect without delay while commercial UE are blocked, thus maintaining both accessibility for authorized users and reliability for emergency communications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If base stations accept connections from any user equipment, then device versatility is improved, but network congestion and unwanted communications increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the connection permission parameter dynamically based on UE type and network conditions. Instead of a fixed acceptance policy, the system modifies the connection permission parameter to either allow or block commercial UE depending on whether designated UE require priority access. This parameter change mechanism maintains device versatility by allowing broad compatibility when needed while improving network efficiency by blocking unwanted connections during exclusivity periods, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and productivity.
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AI summary
A mobile device can receive information blocks from one or more base stations, which can be emitted by the base stations within a particular radio band. The mobile device can identify base stations in an exclusivity state. The mobile device can establish a communication link with one of the base stations in the exclusivity state. In some cases, the mobile device can establish a communication link with the base stations that is in an exclusivity state and that matches a cell identifier stored on the mobile device.