Adaptive 5G Antenna Module Control for Surface Heat Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
5G communication systems generate excessive heat due to increased data throughput and high-frequency band usage, leading to overheating of antenna modules and surrounding components, which can cause discomfort and damage, and affect device performance.
Innovation Solution
An electronic device equipped with multiple antenna modules, communication circuits, temperature sensors, and a processor that detects temperature and adjusts operations by identifying control steps based on operation type and temperature to limit antenna module or communication circuit operations, thereby controlling heat generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If 5G communication is implemented with high data throughput and high frequency band usage, then communication performance is improved, but heat generation increases causing overheating of antenna modules and surrounding components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic heat generation control by adjusting the operation state of antenna modules and communication circuits based on real-time temperature detection. The control processor dynamically selects from multiple control steps (first control step, second control step, etc.) depending on detected temperature levels, enabling the system to adapt its communication performance and heat generation characteristics in real-time rather than operating at fixed high-performance settings
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes operational parameters of the antenna modules and communication circuits based on temperature conditions. When temperature exceeds thresholds, the system modifies communication parameters such as data throughput, frequency band usage, and power levels to reduce heat generation while maintaining acceptable communication performance
2Productivity
If multiple antenna modules are used for mmWave communication, then communication performance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the communication system into multiple independently controllable antenna modules and communication circuits. Each antenna module can be controlled separately through different control steps, allowing the system to manage complexity by treating each module as an independent unit rather than managing all modules as a single complex system
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically selects which antenna modules to activate and how to operate them based on temperature conditions and communication requirements. The control processor can switch between different operation modes including using all antenna modules for high performance or reducing active modules to lower heat generation and complexity
3Speed
If continuous high-power communication operations are performed, then data transmission rate is improved, but heat generation causes discomfort and potential damage to components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback control mechanism where temperature sensors continuously monitor heat generation from communication operations. The control processor receives temperature feedback and automatically adjusts communication power levels and operation modes to maintain temperature within safe ranges, preventing both user discomfort and component damage while preserving communication functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The system takes preliminary protective actions by detecting temperature trends and proactively reducing power levels before dangerous overheating occurs. The multiple control steps provide graduated levels of power reduction that can be applied in advance to prevent thermal damage to components and user discomfort
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution effectively reduces surface heat generation temperature, ensuring comfortable user experience and preventing component damage while maintaining device performance during 5G communication.
Implementation Method 1
at least one temperature sensor... detecting a temperature associated with at least one of the at least one antenna module or the first communication circuit
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AI summary
An electronic device includes a plurality of antenna modules, a first communication circuit communicating in a first communication scheme via at least one antenna module The electronic device also includes a second communication circuit communicating in a second communication scheme. The electronic device further includes a temperature sensor, a processor and a memory storing instructions. The instructions are configured to, when executed, enable the at least one processor to detect a temperature associated with the antenna module or the first communication circuit while communicating via the first communication circuit, identify a first control step among a plurality of control steps based on an operation type of the electronic device and the at least one temperature detected, and limit at least some operations on at least one of the at least one antenna module or the first communication circuit, corresponding to the identified first control step.