System, method and device for initiating actions for mobile devices prior to a mobile user entering problem zones

摘要

Initiating actions for mobile devices prior to a mobile user entering problem zones. A position and a route of a user are identified. A database is accessed to retrieve data identifying problem zones in a communications network. The position and route of the user are compared to the retrieve data identifying problem zones. A determination is made to identify when the user is approaching a problem zones. An action is performed to compensate for unfavorable network conditions of the problem zone when the user enters the problem zone.

主权项

1. A method implemented by a mobile device for using specific knowledge about network conditions to initiate an action before problem zones are encountered, comprising:
identifying a position and a route of a user; accessing a database to retrieve data identifying problem zones in a communications network, the problem zones including areas with network congestion and areas only serviced by another communications network operator; comparing the position and route of the user to retrieve data identifying problem zones; determining when the user is approaching a problem zone representing a roaming area serviced by the other communications network operator; in response to determining the user is approaching the problem zone representing the roaming area serviced by the other communications network operator, determining an expected period of time that the user will be in the problem zone based on the position, the route of the user, a speed of the user, and a distance of the problem zone, and the user receiving a notice prior to entering the problem zone that the user will be encountering the problem zone wherein the notice indicates to the user that a predetermined amount of data will be buffered prior to entering the problem zone that corresponds with the expected period of time the user will be in the problem zone; and in response to determining an expected period of time that the user will be in the problem zone representing the roaming area serviced by the other communications network operator, compensating for unfavorable network conditions of the problem zone for the expected period of time when the user enters the problem zone and negating the necessity for data from the other communications network provider while in the roaming area serviced by the other communications network operator.