Network Self-Organization Node Selection via Hop Count Levels

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring threshold values and node level information before the actual connection establishment process. Nodes perform signal measurements and compare against preset thresholds to determine candidate transmission nodes, thereby streamlining the connection setup without requiring complex real-time decision algorithms.

The patent introduces node levels as an intermediary concept to represent the number of hops to the anchor node. Instead of directly measuring and comparing complex multi-hop paths, nodes use level information (where higher level indicates fewer hops) as a simplified metric to select optimal transmission paths, thereby reducing the difficulty of path detection while maintaining transmission efficiency.

The patent applies dynamics by enabling nodes to dynamically select between Uu interface and D2D connection methods based on real-time network conditions and node capabilities. The system adapts the connection establishment protocol flexibly, choosing the most appropriate interface type for each specific scenario, thereby achieving high adaptability while managing device complexity through conditional logic rather than permanent multi-protocol support.