Relay Link Configuration Using QoS Subsets for Multi-Hop Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
In direct communication between terminal devices, acquiring network configuration information is challenging when relay devices are introduced to extend transmission coverage, as existing methods do not effectively manage the configuration of multiple links involved.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that involves a relay device acquiring first service and/or quality of service information from a first device, sending a subset of this information to a network device, and then obtaining configuration information for a second link from the network device, enabling efficient management of multiple links in the communication chain.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If relay devices are introduced to extend communication distance, then coverage area is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces relay devices as intermediary nodes between terminal devices and the network. These relay devices receive data from terminal devices, perform protocol conversion and packet routing, and forward data to the network or other relay devices. This intermediary approach extends coverage area by enabling multi-hop communication while managing complexity through standardized relay protocols and automated configuration information acquisition mechanisms.
2Area of stationary object
If relay devices are introduced to extend communication distance, then transmission coverage is improved, but configuration management difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where relay devices automatically acquire configuration information from the network device and use it to adjust their routing and forwarding behavior. The network device monitors the performance of relay devices and provides feedback by updating configuration information, enabling adaptive optimization of multi-link paths while simplifying management through automated rather than manual configuration processes.
Solution Approach 2:
Relay devices are designed to autonomously acquire their own configuration information from the network device without requiring manual intervention. Each relay device independently manages its configuration by receiving service information and quality of service parameters from the network, automatically adjusting its operation based on acquired configuration data, thereby reducing overall system configuration management difficulty.
3Productivity
If quality of service information is managed across multiple links, then data transmission efficiency is improved, but information management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments quality of service management into distinct components for each link in the multi-hop path. Each relay device manages quality of service parameters independently for its incoming and outgoing links, breaking down the complex end-to-end quality of service management into manageable per-link segments. This segmentation enables efficient local optimization while reducing overall information management complexity through modular, distributed control.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present application provide a method for acquiring configuration information. The method includes: acquiring, by a relay device, first service information and/or first quality of service information of a first link from a first device, where the first link is a link between the first device and the relay device; sending, by the relay device, the first service information and/or second quality of service information to a network device, where the second quality of service information is a subset of the first quality of service information; and acquiring, by the relay device, configuration information of a second link from the network device, where the second link is a link between the relay device and a second device.