IoT Communication Nodes for Extended-Range Device Management

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Solution Overview

Problem

IoT devices have a short communication distance, limiting their management within a wide range.

Innovation Solution

A communication method and apparatus that enable IoT devices to transmit and receive identification and correlation information through communication nodes, facilitating management over a broader area.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If IoT devices use short-range communication protocols, then communication reliability is improved, but communication distance is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication reliabilityVSAvoidcommunication distance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces communication nodes as intermediary devices that relay information between IoT devices and central management systems. The first communication node receives identification information from the first IoT device, and the second communication node receives information from the first communication node, creating a multi-hop communication path that extends the effective range while maintaining reliable direct communications at each hop.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Length of moving object

If IoT devices communicate directly over long distances, then communication distance is improved, but communication reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication distanceVSAvoidcommunication reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the communication path into multiple short-distance hops through introduction of communication nodes. Instead of one direct long-distance connection, the system divides the communication into: first IoT device to first communication node, then first communication node to second communication node. Each segment maintains high reliability while the overall path achieves long-distance coverage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Length of moving object

If multiple communication nodes are introduced to extend range, then communication distance is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication distanceVSAvoidnetwork complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The communication nodes are designed with universal functionality to handle multiple tasks: receiving identification information from IoT devices, storing correlation information, forwarding data to other communication nodes, and managing device registrations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for specialized devices and simplifies overall network architecture despite the presence of multiple nodes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4629570A1Communication method and apparatus, device, storage medium, chip, product, and program
Publication Date: 2025.10.08 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present application provide a communication method and apparatus, a device, a storage medium, a chip, a product, and a program. The method comprises: a first device sends first information to a first communication node, wherein the first information comprises: first identification information and/or first related information.