METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MULTI-DEVICE LINK AGGREGATION

摘要

Embodiments pertain to methods and devices for multi-device link aggregation. Embodiments may implement shared packet data network (PDN) connections to enable an application on a host UE to both create a first connection to a PDN gateway and to create a second connection to the PDN via a second UE. In one example embodiment, a UE includes flow routing circuitry configured to communicate data traffic via multiple different communication paths as part of the shared PDN connection to a PDN gateway. A cellular modem of the UE is configured to communicate a first portion of the data traffic with the PDN gateway as part of the shared PDN connection. Connectivity circuitry of the UE separate from the cellular modem is configured to communicate a second portion of the data traffic with the PDN gateway via a second UE, wherein the second portion of the data traffic is different than the first portion of the data traffic.

主权项

1. User equipment (UE) for a shared packet data network (PDN) connection, the UE comprising:
flow routing circuitry configured to communicate data traffic via multiple different communication paths as part of the shared PDN connection to a PDN gateway; a cellular modem configured to communicate a first portion of the data traffic with the PDN gateway as part of the shared PDN connection; and connectivity circuitry configured to communicate a second portion of the data traffic with the PDN gateway via a second UE, wherein the second portion of the data traffic is different than the first portion of the data traffic.