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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2018
Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ), Stockholm, SE;
Joakim Axmon, Limhamn, SE;
Esther Sienkiewicz, Ottawa, CA;
TELEFONAKTIEBOLAGET LM ERICSSON (publ), Stockholm, SE;
Abstract
A method and apparatus for an incentive and measurement coordination function in a mobile communications network cooperating with a gaming server, advertisement server or similar node or function to attract smartphone users, or users of other devices, to geographical areas where there is a need for coverage measurements. In particular, user equipments may be directed or steered towards areas where network related measurements are necessary (e.g. RSRP) and which are relevant e.g. for network planning. In this manner, an operator may reduce the amount of, or completely eliminate, drive tests (minimization of drive tests, MDT). Users may get incentives (e.g. vouchers, prizes, etc.) in order to move to areas where such measurements are necessary.