LTE Terminal Association via Network Coordination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication systems for wearable devices are inefficient in terms of power consumption and cost, particularly in establishing associations between terminal devices for data transmission, limiting their ability to provide continuous, real-time connectivity and information sharing.
Innovation Solution
The method involves using an LTE communication system to establish associations between terminal devices, where a first terminal device reports its capabilities to a network device, receives confirmation, and then associates with a second terminal device, utilizing cluster IDs for resource allocation and data transmission, thereby reducing power consumption and communication costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection modes are used for wearable devices, then connectivity between terminals can be established, but power consumption increases and communication costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network device as an intermediary that coordinates association between terminal devices. The network device manages cluster IDs and facilitates data transmission, allowing terminals to communicate more efficiently through a centralized coordination mechanism rather than direct peer-to-peer connections that consume more power
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the communication parameter by introducing cluster IDs that group terminal devices. This parameter change enables efficient resource allocation and data routing, reducing the power consumption required for maintaining connections and transmitting data between wearable devices
2Reliability
If Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection modes are used for wearable devices, then connectivity between terminals can be established, but communication costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal association mechanism that works across different terminal types and network conditions. The cluster ID-based association and the network device's coordination function provide a multi-functional solution that reduces communication costs while maintaining connectivity, making the system more cost-effective than dedicated Bluetooth or Wi-Fi implementations
3Reliability
If existing connection modes are used, then terminal devices can connect, but efficiency in data transmission and information sharing is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary actions by establishing cluster associations and obtaining cluster IDs before actual data transmission occurs. This pre-configuration enables efficient data routing and reduces transmission delays, improving overall data transmission efficiency and information sharing capability between terminal devices
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AI summary
Provided in the present invention are a method and apparatus for establishing association between terminal apparatuses. The method comprises: a first terminal apparatus sends information of terminal capabilities to a network-side apparatus, the information of terminal capabilities being used to indicate data receiving and forwarding capabilities provided in the first terminal apparatus; the first terminal apparatus receives confirmation information sent by the network-side apparatus and used to confirm that the first terminal apparatus has data receiving and forwarding capabilities; and the first terminal apparatus establishes, according to the confirmation information, association with a second terminal apparatus. In this way, the present invention enables, on the basis of an existing LTE communication system, establishing association between a terminal apparatus and another terminal apparatus and transmitting data, thus saving power for the terminal apparatuses and reducing costs for communication between the terminal apparatuses.