Wireless Device Roaming Algorithm for Charge Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Subscribers incur unnecessary roaming charges due to automatic activation of higher data services when entering a roaming area, as existing methods require manual and inefficient disabling of services, which can be costly and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A wireless device with an automated adjustment algorithm that initiates preprogrammed user settings upon detecting a roaming area, including a user response query to selectively enable or disable data services, preventing unintended service changes during tasks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If data services are automatically activated when entering a roaming area, then service availability is improved, but roaming charges increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time feedback to the user through notifications when roaming status is detected, enabling the user to make informed decisions about service activation. This feedback loop allows users to control service availability while roaming, preventing automatic charge accumulation while maintaining the ability to access services when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system empowers users to self-manage their data services during roaming by providing clear notifications and allowing manual activation/deactivation of services. Users can independently control which services are active during roaming without requiring provider intervention, thus avoiding unnecessary charges while maintaining service flexibility.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If users manually disable data services when roaming, then roaming charges are reduced, but user convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of roaming status and proactively notifies users before data services are activated. This advance notice allows users to prepare and make informed decisions about service activation, eliminating the need for manual disabling while preventing unexpected charges.
Solution Approach 2:
The notification system provides continuous feedback about roaming status, allowing users to monitor and control their data services without requiring manual intervention. The system keeps users informed of their roaming state, enabling convenient service management without active user involvement.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If all data services are disabled when roaming, then roaming charges are minimized, but service functionality is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts data service availability based on user preferences and roaming status. Users can configure which specific data services should be available during roaming, allowing selective activation of only necessary services. This dynamic control enables charge minimization while preserving essential service functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments data services into individually controllable units, allowing users to select and activate only specific services during roaming rather than enabling or disabling all services simultaneously. This segmentation enables precise control over service functionality and associated charges.
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless device (WD) is associated with a preprogrammed user roaming setting and an automated adjustment algorithm stored in operative communication with the device. The algorithm is initiated and run when the device enters a roaming area, thereby automatically activating the roaming setting. A user response query is operatively connected to the automated adjustment algorithm, and operates as a switch for the automated adjustment algorithm, which initiates changing the user settings in accordance with the roaming setting. A user available query is connected to the user response query, to determine if the wireless device is in use, and to generate a notification if the device is idle or a prompt if the device is in use. An output from the switch of the user response query selectively enables the automated adjustment algorithm responsive to at least one of a responsive and a nonresponsive input to the user response query.