WLAN Measurement Report Control via UE Autonomous Rule Evaluation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication systems aggregating 3GPP and WLAN do not adequately consider user preferences when a base station takes full control of providing wireless services to a roaming UE, leading to situations where the UE cannot comply with network commands due to user preferences or WLAN module occupancy, resulting in unhandled circumstances.
Innovation Solution
A method of controlling WLAN measurement reports that includes setting rules for the UE to determine whether to transmit measurement results based on user preferences, WLAN module availability, and network conditions, allowing the UE to omit reporting when it cannot connect to WLAN, and providing reasons for non-compliance in the measurement reports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If the base station takes full control of providing wireless services to a roaming UE, then network control and utilization are improved, but user preferences and WLAN module availability are not considered, leading to compliance issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic control where the UE can switch between network-controlled mode and autonomous mode based on user preferences and WLAN availability. The UE autonomously determines whether to transmit measurement reports based on configured rules considering user preferences, creating a flexible system that adapts to different operational conditions rather than maintaining static network control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the control functionality by introducing a rule-based decision-making layer that separates network commands from UE autonomous decisions. The network provides measurement configuration and control rules, while the UE independently evaluates user preferences and WLAN availability against these rules to determine reporting behavior, dividing control responsibilities between network and device.
2Extent of automation
If the UE transmits WLAN measurement results based on network commands, then network control is enhanced, but unnecessary signaling occurs when UE cannot comply due to user preferences or WLAN module occupancy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by configuring the UE with control rules beforehand that include criteria for when to transmit measurement reports. The network pre-configures rules considering user preferences and WLAN availability conditions, enabling the UE to make autonomous decisions about reporting without requiring continuous network commands, thus avoiding unnecessary signaling.
Solution Approach 2:
The UE performs self-service by autonomously evaluating whether to transmit measurement reports based on pre-configured rules and current conditions (user preferences, WLAN availability). The UE independently determines reporting behavior without requiring network intervention for each decision, reducing signaling overhead while maintaining network control through the pre-configured rule framework.
3Loss of energy
If the UE omits WLAN measurement reporting when unable to connect, then signaling overhead is reduced, but the network loses visibility into why compliance failed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by requiring the UE to include cause information in measurement reports when transmission occurs. The UE provides feedback about why it complied or failed to comply with network commands, such as user preference restrictions or WLAN unavailability, enabling the network to understand compliance status without requiring additional signaling exchanges.
4Reliability
If the network configures detailed rules for UE to consider user preferences and WLAN availability, then compliance accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by configuring different control rules for different UEs based on their specific capabilities, user preferences, and operational contexts. Each UE receives tailored rules that consider its local conditions, enabling accurate compliance decisions without requiring all UEs to handle all possible rule types, thus managing device complexity through localized rule application.
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AI summary
The present disclosure proposes a method of controlling a WLAN measurement report and related apparatuses using the same. According to one of the exemplary embodiments, the proposed method includes not limited to receiving a configuration message; determining whether to transmit a WLAN measurement result by checking a set of rules after receiving configuration message; generating a WLAN measurement report comprising the WLAN measurement result and transmitting a response message comprising the WLAN measurement report in response to having determined to transmit the WLAN measurement result based on the set of rules; and omitting the WLAN measurement result in the WLAN measurement report in response to having determined to not transmit the WLAN measurement result based on the set of rules.