EP-4740646-A1 - METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A TARGET PRE-CONFIGURED TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING A UE LOCATION

EP4740646A1EP 4740646 A1EP4740646 A1EP 4740646A1EP-4740646-A1

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method [400] and a system [300] for identifying a target pre-configured technique for determining a user equipment (UE) location The disclosure encompasses: receiving, by a transceiver unit [302] at LMF from AMF 106, a UE location request comprising of NCGI value of a RAN [104] of UE; identifying, by a primary identification unit [304] at LMF, a set of cell details based on NCGI value, wherein the set of cell details comprises at least one of a gNB Identifier, a PLMN identifier, and a gNB Name parameter; identifying, by a secondary identification unit [306] at LMF from a database, at least the target pre-configured technique from a set of pre-configured techniques based on at least one of cell details; determining, by determination unit [308] at LMF, UE location associated with the UE location request based on at least the target pre-configured technique.

Inventors

SINGH, MUKESH
BHATNAGAR, AAYUSH
Agrahari, Nilesh
Dhiman, Anshul
Ghag, Arpita Jaywant

Assignees

Jio Platforms Limited

Dates

Publication Date: 20260513
Application Date: 20240612

Claims (13)

1. A method [400] for identifying a target pre-configured technique for determining an user equipment (UE) location, the method [400] comprising: receiving, by a transceiver unit [302] at a Location management function (LMF) from an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) [106], a UE location request, wherein the UE location request comprises a NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) value associated with a cell in a radio access network (RAN) [104] serving the UE [102]; identifying, by a primary identification unit [304] at the LMF, a set of cell details based on the NCGI value, wherein the set of cell details comprises at least one of a Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier, and a gNB Name parameter; identifying, by a secondary identification unit [306] at the LMF from a database, at least the target pre-configured technique from a set of pre-configured techniques based on at least one of the Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, the PLMN identifier, and the gNB Name parameter; and determining, by a determination unit [308], the UE location associated with the UE location request based on at least the target pre-configured technique.
2. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of cell details further comprises at least one of a cell identifier, a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), a cell latitude identifier, a cell longitude identifier, and a cell radius identifier.
3. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1, wherein the set of cell details are one of configurable and preconfigured.
4. The method [400] as claimed in claim 3, wherein the target pre -configured technique from the set of pre -configured techniques is identified based on one of the configurable set of cell details and the preconfigured set of cell details.
5. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1 wherein the set of cell details are based on a vendor of the RAN [104],
6. The method [400] as claimed in claim 1 wherein the target pre-configured technique is a technique supported by a gNB in the RAN [104] serving the UE [102],
7. A system [300] for identifying a target pre-configured technique for determining an user equipment (UE) location, the system [300] comprises: a transceiver unit [302], wherein the transceiver unit [302] is configured to receive, at a Location management function (LMF) from an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) [106], a UE location request, wherein the UE location request at least comprises a NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) value associated with a cell in a radio access network (RAN) [104] serving the UE [102]; a primary identification unit [304] connected at least with the transceiver unit [302], wherein the primary identification unit [304] is configured to identify, at the LMF, a set of cell details based on the NCGI value, wherein the set of cell details comprises at least one of a Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier, and a gNB Name parameter; a secondary identification unit [306] connected at least with the primary identification unit [304], wherein the secondary identification unit [306] is configured to identify, at the LMF from a database, at least the target pre-configured technique from a set of preconfigured techniques based on at least one of the Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, the PLMN identifier, and the gNB Name parameter; and a determination unit [308] connected at least with the secondary identification unit [306], wherein the determination unit [308] is configured to determine, the UE location associated with the UE location request based on at least the target pre-configured technique .
8. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the set of cell details further comprises at least one of a cell identifier, a Mobile Country Code (MCC), a Mobile Network Code (MNC), a cell latitude identifier, a cell longitude identifier, and a cell radius identifier.
9. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the set of cell details are one of configurable and preconfigured.
10. The system [300] as claimed in claim 9, the target pre-configured technique from the set of pre-configured techniques is identified based on one of the configurable set of cell details and the preconfigured set of cell details.
11. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the set of cell details are based on a vendor of the RAN [104],
12. The system [300] as claimed in claim 7, wherein the target pre-configured technique is a technique supported by a gNB in the RAN [104] serving the UE.
13. Anon-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions for identifying a target pre-configured technique for determining an user equipment (UE) location, the instructions including executable code, when executed by a one or more units of a system [300], causes: a transceiver unit [302] to receive, at a Location management function (LMF) from an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF 106), a UE location request, wherein the UE location request at least comprises a NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) value associated with a cell in a radio access network (RAN) [104] serving the UE [102], a primary identification unit [304] of the system [300] to identify, at the LMF, a set of cell details based on the NCGI value, wherein the set of cell details comprises at least one of a Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier, and a gNB Name parameter, a secondary identification unit [306] of the system [300] to identify, at the LMF from a database, at least the target pre-configured technique from a set of pre-configured techniques based on at least one of the Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, the PLMN identifier, and the gNB Name parameter, and a determination unit [308] of the system [300] to determine the UE location associated with the UE location request based on at least the target pre-configured technique.

Description

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING A TARGET PRE-CONFIGURED TECHNIQUE FOR DETERMINING A UE EOCATION TECHNICAE FIELD [001] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to network performance management systems. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and systems for identifying a target pre-configured technique for determining a user equipment (UE) location. BACKGROUND [002] The following description of the related art is intended to provide background information pertaining to the field of the disclosure. This section may include certain aspects of the art that may be related to various features of the present disclosure. However, it should be appreciated that this section is used only to enhance the understanding of the reader with respect to the present disclosure, and not as admissions of the prior art. [003] Wireless communication technology has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, with each generation bringing significant improvements and advancements. The first generation of wireless communication technology was based on analog technology and offered only voice services. However, with the advent of the second-generation (2G) technology, digital communication and data services became possible, and text messaging was introduced. 3G technology marked the introduction of high-speed internet access, mobile video calling, and location-based services. The fourth-generation (4G) technology revolutionized wireless communication with faster data speeds, better network coverage, and improved security. Currently, the fifth-generation (5G) technology is being deployed, promising even faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to connect multiple devices simultaneously. With each generation, wireless communication technology has become more advanced, sophisticated, and capable of delivering more services to its users. [004] Existing location management solutions in telecommunications systems often struggle with efficiency and accuracy, particularly when interfacing with various types of Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from different vendors. The existing solutions employs a one-size-fits- all approach to determining the location of User Equipment (UE), which does not account for the specific capabilities or limitations of different network nodes, such as Next Generation Node Bs (gNBs). The generalized approach can lead to increased latency in location determination and higher rates of failure in positioning attempts, particularly when the positioning method employed is not supported by the specific gNB involved. Further, over the period various solutions have been developed to improve the performance of communication devices and to optimise location determination of a UE at a RAN. However, there are certain challenges with existing solutions. One of the technical limitations of the existing wireless communication networks is the lack of adaptability to the varying performance characteristics and supported positioning methods of different RAN vendors. Since different RAN vendors may employ distinct technologies and have their own set of positioning methods, using a fixed positioning method across all vendors may lead to suboptimal performance. This limitation arises due to the inability of the network to dynamically adjust the positioning method based on the specific capabilities and characteristics of each RAN vendor. Consequently, this restriction hampers the overall efficiency and accuracy of the positioning methods. [005] Thus, there exists an imperative need in the art to provide methods and systems for identifying a target pre-configured technique for determining a user equipment (UE) location. SUMMARY [006] This section is provided to introduce certain aspects of the present disclosure in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify the key features or the scope of the claimed subject matter. [007] An aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a method for identifying a target preconfigured technique for determining a user equipment (UE) location. The method involves receiving, by a transceiver unit at a Location management function (LMF) from an Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF), a UE location request, wherein the UE location request comprises a NR Cell Global Identifier (NCGI) value associated with a cell in a radio access network (RAN) serving the UE. The method further involves identifying, by a primary identification unit at the LMF, a set of cell details based on the NCGI value, wherein the set of cell details comprises at least one of a Next Generation Node B (gNB) Identifier, a Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) identifier, and a gNB Name parameter. The method further involves identifying, by a secondary identification unit at the LMF from a database, at least the target pre-configured technique from a set of pre-configured techniques based on at leas