18452138. U2U relay UE-Initiated Dedicated Relay Discovery for Supporting Direct-To-Indirect Path Switch simplified abstract (Nokia Technologies Oy)
Contents
- 1 U2U relay UE-Initiated Dedicated Relay Discovery for Supporting Direct-To-Indirect Path Switch
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 U2U relay UE-Initiated Dedicated Relay Discovery for Supporting Direct-To-Indirect Path Switch - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
U2U relay UE-Initiated Dedicated Relay Discovery for Supporting Direct-To-Indirect Path Switch
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gyorgy Tamas Wolfner of Budapest (HU)
U2U relay UE-Initiated Dedicated Relay Discovery for Supporting Direct-To-Indirect Path Switch - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18452138 titled 'U2U relay UE-Initiated Dedicated Relay Discovery for Supporting Direct-To-Indirect Path Switch
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for a system where a source UE communicates with a destination UE using sidelink communications. If a coverage issue is detected, the source UE can send an announcement to the destination UE, indicating the coverage issue or offering to act as a relay UE for an indirect path. The destination UE can then set up and use the indirect path for communication.
- Source UE communicates with destination UE using sidelink communications
- Source UE detects a sidelink coverage issue
- Source UE sends announcement to destination UE about coverage issue or offers to act as a relay UE
- Destination UE receives announcement and sets up an indirect path for communication
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various scenarios where direct sidelink communication between UEs is not optimal, such as in crowded areas or when there are obstacles blocking the direct path.
Problems Solved
1. Sidelink coverage issues between UEs 2. Finding alternative communication paths when direct communication is not possible
Benefits
1. Improved communication reliability 2. Enhanced coverage in challenging environments 3. Flexibility in establishing communication paths
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Sidelink Communication for Improved Coverage and Reliability"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to relay communication systems or methods for addressing coverage issues in wireless communication networks.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system prioritize between using the indirect path and resolving the sidelink coverage issue directly?
The patent application does not specify the criteria or algorithm used to determine when to use the indirect path instead of resolving the coverage issue directly.
Are there any limitations to using the source UE as a relay UE for the indirect path?
The patent application does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations of using the source UE as a relay UE for establishing an indirect communication path.
Original Abstract Submitted
A UE operates in a system where a source UE communicates using SL communications with a destination UE and detects a SL coverage issue with the sidelink communications between the source and destination UEs. The UE sends, to at least the destination UE, an announcement concerning at least one of the sidelink coverage issue or the UE being available as a relay UE candidate for an indirect path to the destination UE. The destination UE receives the announcement and communicates with the UE to set up and use the indirect path.
