Relay UE Transferable Profile Network Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication networks limit connectivity to networks where UEs are not registered, requiring explicit actions and close association between UEs to facilitate data relay, restricting flexibility and access for non-connected devices.
Innovation Solution
A system and method allowing UEs to transfer a relay profile, enabling one UE to act as a relay for another, with the relay UE using a transferable relay profile to connect to the network on behalf of a requesting device, and seamlessly hand over relay operations to another UE, maintaining connectivity and authorization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a UE without credentials connects to a registered UE for network access, then connectivity is enabled for non-registered devices, but the system requires explicit user actions and close association between UEs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling UEs to autonomously discover and establish relay connections without explicit user activation. The requesting UE automatically searches for available relay UEs, evaluates their suitability based on criteria such as signal quality and load, and initiates connection establishment procedures independently, eliminating the need for manual hotspot activation or user confirmation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary mechanism through relay profile transfer and automated selection protocols. The network infrastructure acts as an intermediary by providing discovery services, authentication mechanisms, and relay management functions that facilitate seamless connections between requesting and relay UEs without requiring direct user intervention in the pairing process
2Reliability
If relay operations are transferred between UEs, then connectivity is maintained during relay UE changes, but the system complexity increases for managing relay profiles and handovers
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-establishing relay profiles containing all necessary authentication credentials, network parameters, and service configurations before handover is needed. When a relay UE is selected, the profile is pre-configured and ready for immediate transfer, enabling seamless connectivity transition without real-time configuration complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements copying through the relay profile transfer mechanism, where the complete set of relay parameters, authentication credentials, and network configuration are replicated from the source relay UE to the target relay UE. This copying approach simplifies handover management by providing a ready-to-use configuration template that eliminates complex real-time setup procedures
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AI summary
A system and method for exchanging data with a network including an authorized UE that is authorized to exchange the data with the network, and an unauthorized UE that is not authorized to exchange the data with the network. The unauthorized UE operable to receive an authorization credential, and to exchange the data with the network using the received authorization credential. A system and method for exchanging data with a network including a requesting device and a relay UE. The relay UE operable to receive a transferable relay profile associated with the requesting device, and to establish a connection with the requesting device to relay data between the network and the requesting device based on the transferable relay profile.