17908217. FIRST NODE, SECOND NODE, THIRD NODE, AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREBY FOR HANDLING RETRANSMISSIONS OF MESSAGES simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
FIRST NODE, SECOND NODE, THIRD NODE, AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREBY FOR HANDLING RETRANSMISSIONS OF MESSAGES
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
[[:Category:Ari Ker�nen of HELSINKI (FI)|Ari Ker�nen of HELSINKI (FI)]][[Category:Ari Ker�nen of HELSINKI (FI)]]
FIRST NODE, SECOND NODE, THIRD NODE, AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREBY FOR HANDLING RETRANSMISSIONS OF MESSAGES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17908217 titled 'FIRST NODE, SECOND NODE, THIRD NODE, AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREBY FOR HANDLING RETRANSMISSIONS OF MESSAGES
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: The abstract describes a method performed by a first node in a communications network. The first node receives an indication from a second node, acknowledging the receipt of a message sent by the first node to a third node. Before going into sleep mode, the first node refrains from waiting for an acknowledgement or a retransmission request from the third node based on the received indication.
Patent/Innovation Explanation:
- The method is performed by a first node in a communications network.
- The first node receives an indication from a second node, acknowledging the receipt of a message sent by the first node to a third node.
- The first node refrains from waiting for an acknowledgement or a retransmission request from the third node before going into sleep mode.
- The decision to refrain is based on the received indication.
Potential Applications:
- Internet of Things (IoT) networks where devices need to conserve power.
- Wireless sensor networks where nodes have limited energy resources.
- Mobile networks where devices may enter sleep mode to save battery life.
Problems Solved:
- Power consumption in communications networks.
- Efficient utilization of network resources.
- Reducing delays in communication due to waiting for acknowledgements or retransmission requests.
Benefits:
- Improved energy efficiency by allowing nodes to enter sleep mode without waiting for acknowledgements.
- Faster communication by avoiding unnecessary waiting times.
- Enhanced network performance and resource utilization.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method performed by a first node. The first node operates in a communications network. The first node receives, from a second node operating in the communications network, an indication. The indication acknowledges receipt, by the second node or a fourth node operating in the communications network, of a message sent by the first node to a third node operating in the communications network. The first node refrains, before going into sleep mode, from waiting to receive from the third node one of: a) an acknowledgement of receipt of the sent message, and b) a request for retransmission of the sent message. The refraining is based on the received indication.
