Terminal Relay Selection for Flexible Outdoor Communication Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing communication systems for outdoor activities and outdoor rescue scenarios face challenges with large relay devices or vehicles, leading to increased costs and reduced flexibility due to difficulty in ensuring communication quality among multiple participants.

Innovation Solution

A communication method and system that determines a target terminal from a plurality of terminals within a communication system, allowing it to obtain and forward information, eliminating the need for additional relay devices and enhancing flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If large-scale relay devices or vehicles are used to carry relay devices, then communication range is broadened, but communication cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication rangeVSAvoidcommunication cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables ordinary terminals to perform relay functions autonomously without requiring specialized relay devices or vehicles. Each terminal can act as a relay node for others, eliminating the need for dedicated relay infrastructure and reducing communication costs while maintaining broad coverage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms ordinary terminals into multi-functional nodes that can both communicate normally and serve as relay devices simultaneously. This universal approach allows any terminal to perform multiple roles (end device and relay), eliminating the need for specialized equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Area of stationary object

If large-scale relay devices or vehicles are used, then communication coverage is improved, but flexibility is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication coverageVSAvoidflexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic relay selection where terminals can flexibly switch between acting as end devices and relay nodes based on real-time conditions. The system dynamically determines which terminals should perform relay functions, allowing adaptive adjustment to changing communication scenarios and participant movements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the communication system into multiple independent terminal nodes, each capable of autonomous relay operations. This segmentation eliminates the need for centralized relay devices or vehicles, allowing distributed and flexible communication coverage that adapts to various scenarios

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If relay devices are carried on vehicles, then communication quality among participants is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication qualityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables terminals to automatically perform relay functions without requiring external relay devices or vehicle-based infrastructure. The system self-organizes with terminals autonomously determining their relay roles, simplifying the overall system while ensuring communication quality

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20260095738A1Communication method and system, and computer-readable storage medium

Publication Date: 2026.04.02 GUANGDONG COROS SPORTS TECH JOINT CO

AI summary

A communication method includes determining a target terminal from a plurality of terminals in a communication system. A distance between the target terminal and a predetermined position is less than or equal to a predetermined distance. The plurality of terminals further include an information transmission terminal. The method further includes controlling the target terminal to obtain information from the information transmission terminal, and controlling the target terminal to forward the information.