Smart data mode for 5g wireless devices
A system for managing 5G cellular baseband resource access in wireless devices optimizes connectivity based on application performance and device conditions, addressing power and thermal management challenges by determining optimal 5G access through workload monitoring and machine learning, enhancing user experience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- KR · KR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- APPLE INC
- Filing Date
- 2021-03-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
5G-enabled wireless devices face challenges with higher power consumption and thermal management due to increased data throughput and lower latency, while 4G LTE technology will coexist with 5G deployments for several years, necessitating optimal access to 5G cellular connectivity based on device configuration and user subscription plans to balance performance with power and thermal management.
A system for managing access to 5G cellular baseband resources using application workload monitoring, system-level indications, and data-driven machine learning to determine when 5G connectivity is suitable, considering factors like bandwidth, latency, heat dissipation, and power availability, and providing recommendations for 5G access based on application performance requirements and historical usage patterns.
Balances application performance with power and thermal management by optimizing 5G connectivity decisions, improving user experience through efficient use of 5G resources and reducing power consumption and heat dissipation in wireless devices.
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