18268284. Method and Apparatus for Data Relay simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))

Method and Apparatus for Data Relay

Organization Name

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)

Inventor(s)

Zhang Zhang of Beijing (CN)

Min Wang of Luleå (SE)

Method and Apparatus for Data Relay - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18268284 titled 'Method and Apparatus for Data Relay

Simplified Explanation

• Method and apparatus for data relay using a first terminal device transmitting data to a network device via a second terminal device.
• The first terminal device is in a RRC IDLE state or a RRC INACTIVE state.
• The technology allows for efficient data transmission even when the first terminal device is in a low power state.
• This innovation enables data relay without the need for the first terminal device to be in an active state, conserving energy and resources.

Potential Applications

• Internet of Things (IoT) devices that need to conserve power while still transmitting data.
• Remote monitoring systems that require periodic data transmission without draining the device's battery.

Problems Solved

• Efficient data transmission from devices in low power states.
• Minimizing energy consumption while maintaining data relay capabilities.

Benefits

• Energy conservation for devices in low power states.
• Seamless data relay without the need for constant device activation.

Original Abstract Submitted

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide method and apparatus for data relay. A method performed by a first terminal device comprises transmitting data to a network device via a second terminal device. The first terminal device is in a RRC IDLE state or a RRC INACTIVE state.