Relay Node Migration Data Loss Prevention in 5G Networks

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Solution Overview

Problem

In 5G communication systems, relay node migration leads to user data loss and repeated transmission, reducing network efficiency due to interrupted communication between the source and target donor nodes during the migration process.

Innovation Solution

A communication method and apparatus that involve configuring transmission and storage of user data packets through message exchanges between nodes to prevent data loss and retransmission by informing nodes about data packet delivery status, caching, and updating transmission addresses during relay node migration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If relay node migration is performed to improve network flexibility and coverage, then network adaptability is improved, but user data loss and repeated transmission occur reducing reliability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork flexibilityVSAvoiddata transmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The source donor node stores user data packets in advance before the relay node migration occurs. This preliminary storage action ensures that data is available for transmission to the target donor node after migration, preventing data loss while maintaining network flexibility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The source donor node acts as an intermediary by temporarily storing user data packets during the migration process. This intermediary storage function bridges the gap between source and target donor nodes, ensuring continuous data availability and preventing transmission interruptions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Area of stationary object

If relay node migration is performed to expand network coverage, then area of coverage is increased, but communication interruption occurs reducing productivity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenetwork coverage areaVSAvoiddata transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

User data packets are stored in advance at the source donor node before migration. This preliminary preparation ensures that data transmission can continue uninterrupted after the relay node moves to expand coverage, maintaining productivity while extending network area

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The storage and transmission mechanism ensures continuous data flow during relay node migration. By maintaining data availability at the source donor node and enabling seamless transfer to the target donor node, the useful action of data transmission continues without interruption despite the relay node's movement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS20240276287A1Communication method, apparatus, electronic device and computer readable storage medium
Publication Date: 2024.08.15 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a pre-5th generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). a communication method, apparatus, electronic device, and computer-readable storage medium, and relate to the field of wireless communication technology are provided. The method may be executed by the first node, and may include receiving a first message transmitted by a second node, wherein the first message is used by the first node to configure transmission and/or storage of a user data packet. Based on the solution provided by the embodiments of the disclosure, it may effectively improve one or more of the following problems: data packet loss, network resource waste, transmission failure and the like that may be caused by the migration of relay nodes in the network.