Wireless Network Switching System Optimizing Utilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless service providers can only offer services from their own network, limiting the ability to switch between wireless networks and carriers, which restricts optimization of network utilization and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that includes a database to store and analyze wireless network distribution information and charge rates for multiple devices, allowing a processor to determine optimal network changes and send commands to modify wireless settings, enabling devices to switch between networks based on cost, surplus service, and user preferences.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If wireless providers use their own network exclusively, then service reliability is maintained, but network utilization optimization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic network selection by allowing wireless devices to switch between different wireless networks based on real-time conditions. The system dynamically adjusts network assignments considering factors like network congestion, signal strength, and carrier preferences, transforming static network attachment into a dynamic, adaptive process that optimizes utilization while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables wireless devices to access multiple wireless networks and carriers simultaneously or sequentially. By implementing multi-network capability, the system allows a single device to function across different networks (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular, partner networks) based on optimization criteria, achieving universal connectivity rather than being locked to a single network provider.
2Productivity
If network switching is enabled for wireless devices, then network utilization is optimized, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network management server or intermediary system that handles the complexity of network switching decisions. Instead of requiring the wireless device to autonomously manage multiple networks, the intermediary server collects device information, evaluates network conditions, and makes optimized network selection decisions, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining optimization benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the system continuously monitors network performance, device usage patterns, and service quality metrics. This feedback information is used to automatically adjust network assignments and optimize utilization. The feedback loop includes collecting data, analyzing performance, and making real-time or near-real-time network switching decisions without requiring complex manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple networks are accessed by wireless devices, then service versatility is improved, but charge rate management becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service charging mechanisms where the system automatically manages charges across multiple networks based on predefined policies and usage patterns. The system autonomously determines which network to use based on cost optimization, service level agreements, and user preferences, eliminating the need for complex manual charge management while maintaining versatility across multiple networks and carriers.
Data Source
AI summary
A process for changing networks for a plurality of wireless devices includes storing in a database current wireless network distribution information for the plurality of wireless devices and storing in the database charge rates for the current wireless network distribution information for the plurality of wireless devices. The process further includes analyzing with the processor the current wireless network distribution information for the plurality of wireless devices and the charge rates for the current wireless network distribution information for the plurality of wireless devices to determine a change in distribution of wireless networks for one or more of the plurality of wireless devices and sending with the processor a command to modify wireless network settings for the one or more of the plurality of wireless devices. A system is disclosed as well.