Host network device identification method, apparatus and storage medium

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies lack the ability for repeaters to identify network-control repeater-Support (ncr-Support) network devices, requiring high processing capacity and increasing costs.

Innovation Solution

The method involves obtaining configuration information from network devices, such as MIB or SIB-1 messages, using SI-RNTI scrambled PDCCH, to identify ncr-Support devices, allowing repeaters to determine device and repeater types, and selectively access ncr-Support devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the repeater identifies the ncr-Support network device based on a currently available solution of a terminal identifying the network device, then the identification capability is provided, but high processing capacity is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification capabilityVSAvoidprocessing capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the identification capability from complex terminal identification solutions and implements it specifically for repeaters through dedicated configuration information in system messages. This allows repeaters to identify ncr-Support network devices without requiring high processing capacity, as the identification is achieved through simple configuration parameters rather than complex terminal-level identification mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces configuration information as an intermediary element that enables identification. The network device includes identification information in system messages (MIB or SIB-1), which acts as a mediator between the network device and repeater, allowing the repeater to identify the ncr-Support network device without requiring complex processing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the repeater identifies the ncr-Support network device based on a currently available solution of a terminal identifying the network device, then the identification function is achieved, but production cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification functionVSAvoidproduction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs lightweight configuration information structures (MIB and SIB-1 messages) that are simple to process and require minimal hardware resources in the repeater. This approach enables identification functionality while keeping the repeater design simple and cost-effective, avoiding the need for expensive high-capacity processing equipment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the identification approach from complex terminal-level parameters to simplified network-device-level configuration parameters. By using identification information embedded in system messages with specific parameter structures, the solution achieves identification functionality while maintaining low production costs through simplified repeater hardware requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Measurement precision

If configuration information is transmitted through system messages or SCI messages, then the identification accuracy is improved, but the message complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveidentification accuracyVSAvoidmessage complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by adding identification information specifically to the parts of system messages that are already being transmitted (MIB or SIB-1). Rather than creating entirely new complex message structures, the identification information is embedded in existing message frameworks at specific locations, maintaining message simplicity while improving identification accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent makes the system messages serve multiple functions: they carry both traditional system information and the new identification information for ncr-Support network devices. The SCI messages also serve dual purposes by carrying sidelink control information and identification data. This multi-functionality reduces overall message complexity while improving identification accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS20250287291A1Host network device identification method, apparatus and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.09.11 DATANG MOBILE COMM EQUIP CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure are a host network device identification method, an apparatus and a storage medium. The method comprises: acquiring a system message sent by a network device, the system message comprising configuration information; or acquiring an SCI message sent by the network device, the SCI message comprising configuration information; or acquiring configuration information of OAM configuration, the configuration information comprising identification information and/or frequency point information of the network device, wherein the configuration information is used for indicating the device type of the network device and/or the type of a network device-accessing repeater, and the device type of the network device comprises a host network device type and a non-host network device type. In the present disclosure, by acquiring the configuration information for indicating the device type of the network device and/or the type of the network device-accessing repeater, the host network device can be quickly identified and accessed after internet access, so that the processing capability requirement on the repeater and the manufacturing cost of the repeater are reduced.