Terminal Control Apparatus Role Assignment for Resource Optimization

Solution Overview

Problem

In the context of next-generation 5G technology, there is a need for efficient control of terminals with varying resource capabilities and battery performance, particularly in scenarios like smart factories and V2X communications, where sub-terminals like AR glasses require effective resource management and communication optimization.

Innovation Solution

A terminal control apparatus and method that utilizes a transceiver and processor to determine the roles of first and second terminals, set operation modes based on received role information, and distribute resources efficiently, allowing the second terminal to communicate through the first terminal when necessary, thereby overcoming resource limitations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the second terminal operates independently with full communication capabilities, then it can directly access the network, but it consumes excessive radio resources and battery power given its limited processing capabilities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork access capabilityVSAvoidbattery power consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments terminal roles into main terminal and sub terminal based on capability assessment. The sub terminal (second terminal) is divided from independent operation to dependent operation, where it leverages the main terminal's (first terminal) communication capabilities for network access, thereby reducing its own resource consumption while maintaining network connectivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The main terminal (first terminal) assumes multiple functions by serving both as its own communication endpoint and as a relay for the sub terminal (second terminal). This multi-functionality allows the sub terminal to access the network through the main terminal's established connection, eliminating the need for the sub terminal to maintain separate communication resources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If the second terminal operates independently, then it has direct network access, but radio resources are wasted given its limited processing capabilities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork access capabilityVSAvoidradio resource consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments terminal roles into main terminal and sub terminal based on capability assessment. The sub terminal (second terminal) is divided from independent operation to dependent operation, where it leverages the main terminal's (first terminal) communication capabilities for network access, thereby reducing its own resource consumption while maintaining network connectivity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The main terminal (first terminal) assumes multiple functions by serving both as its own communication endpoint and as a relay for the sub terminal (second terminal). This multi-functionality allows the sub terminal to access the network through the main terminal's established connection, eliminating the need for the sub terminal to maintain separate communication resources.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the system assigns equal roles to both terminals, then both can operate independently, but it fails to optimize resource distribution based on their varying capabilities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational flexibilityVSAvoidresource utilization efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically assigns terminal roles (main terminal or sub terminal) based on real-time capability assessment including processing power, battery status, and resource availability. This dynamic role assignment allows the system to adapt to changing conditions while optimizing resource utilization, as terminals can switch roles or operational modes based on their current state.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system applies different operational characteristics to different terminals based on their local capabilities. The main terminal (first terminal) with superior capabilities operates with full functionality, while the sub terminal (second terminal) with limited capabilities operates in a optimized mode that leverages the main terminal's resources, thereby achieving overall system optimization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12191992B2Terminal control apparatus and method

Publication Date: 2025.01.07 SK TELECOM CO LTD

AI summary

A terminal control apparatus comprise: a transceiver that obtains information on a first terminal and a second terminal; and a processor that makes a predetermined determination in relation to each terminal's user based on the information obtained on the first terminal and the second terminal, that provides a result of the determination to the first terminal, and that, upon receiving role information including information on a role to be performed by the first terminal and information on a role to be performed by the second terminal, sets operation modes of the first terminal and the second terminal based on the received role information.