Network Function Entity for UE Behavior Data Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods cannot collect behavior information of all user equipment (UEs) in a designated area, making it impossible to monitor all UEs within that area.
Innovation Solution
A method where a data collection network function entity determines the network function entity serving a designated area and sends a data collection request to obtain behavior data of all UEs in that area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If behavior information collection is performed for single UE, then monitoring precision for specific UE is improved, but ability to monitor all UEs in designated area deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the monitoring task by first identifying the network function entity serving the designated area, then requesting behavior data from that specific network function. This segmentation allows the system to monitor all UEs in the designated area by breaking down the complex task into manageable steps: area identification → network function determination → data collection request → data aggregation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a data collection network function entity as an intermediary that acts as a mediator between the monitoring system and the network function entities. This intermediary sends data collection requests to the network function entities serving the designated area and aggregates the behavior data from multiple UEs, enabling comprehensive monitoring without requiring direct connection to each individual UE.
2Adaptability or versatility
If data collection request is sent to network function entity serving designated area, then ability to obtain behavior data of all UEs is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the data collection network function entity universal by enabling it to handle data collection requests for any designated area and aggregate behavior data from multiple UEs through a standardized process. The network function entity serves multiple purposes: it determines which network function entities serve the designated area, receives data collection requests, and aggregates behavior data from multiple UEs, thereby reducing overall system complexity through multi-functionality.
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AI summary
This disclosure provides a method of obtaining user equipment behavior data, a method of sending user equipment behavior data, an apparatus, and a network device. The method of obtaining user equipment behavior data includes: determining a target network function entity serving a designated area; sending a data collection request to the target network function entity, the data collection request being used for obtaining behavior data of all UEs in the designated area; and receiving the behavior data of the UEs in the designated area sent by the target network function entity.