Method for Centralizing MDT User Involvement

摘要

A method of managing user consent for minimization of drive test (MDT) measurements collection is provided. In one novel aspect, user consent information is handled by a centralized server having a central database. The user consent information is only stored in one place, and can be updated easily from a customer care system. The user consent information can easily be used as a basis for charging. In one embodiment, the centralize server is part of a home subscriber server (HSS), and the user consent information is part of subscription information. The solution enables managing user consent for MDT measurement collection with maximum simplicity and minimum impact to the current system.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
storing user consent information of user equipments (UEs) onto a central database by a centralized server in a wireless network, wherein the user consent information is related to minimization of drive test (MDT) measurement collection; interacting with an Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) system, wherein the OAM system selects a UE for MDT measurement collection; checking the user consent information before final MDT activation for the selected UE; and forwarding a signaling message to activate an MDT session such that MDT measurement collection is started for the selected UE with user consent.