Terminal Relay Configuration via Network Mediator
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing technologies do not provide a detailed method for how the relay terminal and the remote terminal implement the terminal-to-terminal relay, specifically in acquiring relay configuration information.
Innovation Solution
A method for acquiring configuration information and a method for forwarding configuration information are provided, which include receiving indication information from a network device to determine if it supports terminal-to-terminal relay, and obtaining or forwarding relay configuration information accordingly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the relay terminal and remote terminal use traditional configuration acquisition methods, then the system complexity is reduced, but the communication performance of terminal-to-terminal relay cannot be improved
Solution Approach 1:
The network device acts as an intermediary to facilitate the acquisition of relay configuration information. The remote terminal obtains relay configuration information through the network device rather than directly from the relay terminal, improving security and control while maintaining communication performance
Solution Approach 2:
The relay configuration information is prepared and made available through the network device in advance. The network device provides the configuration information to the remote terminal before the actual relay communication is established, enabling seamless terminal-to-terminal relay operation
2Reliability
If the relay configuration information is obtained through direct terminal interaction, then the configuration process is simplified, but the security and control of the relay communication is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The network device serves as a trusted intermediary between the relay terminal and remote terminal for configuration information exchange. This intermediary role enhances security and control while the network device manages the complexity of the configuration process
Solution Approach 2:
The network device receives feedback from the relay terminal about relay configuration status and uses this feedback to provide appropriate configuration information to the remote terminal, ensuring secure and controlled relay communication establishment
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AI summary
A configuration information acquisition method, a configuration information forwarding method, a first terminal device and second terminal device are provided. The configuration information acquisition method includes: receiving first indication information sent by a first network device, the first indication information indicating whether the first network device supports terminal-to-terminal relay; and on the basis of the first indication information, acquiring relay configuration information for the terminal-to-terminal relay.