Communication Node Path Configuration for 5G Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current 5G mobile communication systems face challenges in efficiently configuring multiple communication paths for user terminals, leading to limitations in coverage and data transmission rates.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a fourth node that sends path configuration information to a first node, allowing for the configuration of direct and indirect paths, and enabling the selection of appropriate transmission paths to improve reliability and throughput.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single communication path is configured for user terminals, then the device complexity is reduced, but the coverage and data transmission rates are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The communication path is segmented into multiple independent paths (direct path and indirect path via relay terminal). Each path can be configured and managed separately, allowing the system to overcome the limitations of single-path communication while maintaining manageable complexity through modular path configuration
Solution Approach 2:
A relay terminal is introduced as an intermediary node to establish indirect communication paths between user terminals and the base station. This mediator enables extended coverage and improved reliability by providing alternative routing when direct paths are unavailable or degraded
2Productivity
If multiple communication paths are configured simultaneously, then the data transmission efficiency and reliability are improved, but the path configuration complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The path configuration is made dynamic rather than static. The system can adaptively select, activate, or deactivate specific paths (direct or indirect) based on real-time channel conditions, traffic requirements, and terminal mobility states, optimizing data transmission efficiency while managing complexity through intelligent control
Solution Approach 2:
The communication system is designed with multi-functionality to support both direct and indirect paths universally. The same configuration mechanisms and protocol handlers manage different path types, reducing overall system complexity despite supporting multiple simultaneous paths for improved productivity
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a 5G or 6G communication system for supporting a higher data transmission rate. A method performed by a first node in a communication system includes receiving first information related to path configuration from other nodes and/or sending information related to link failure to a fourth node. The first information includes path configuration information. The information related to link failure includes at least one of: link failure type indication information including at least one of: direct path failure indication information, indirect path failure indication information, failed path indication information or link failure cause information.