Adaptive Connected Standby Controller for Battery-Powered Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional connected-standby control algorithms for battery-operated devices use fixed battery threshold levels, leading to uniform behavior across a wide range of charge levels and environmental conditions, which does not effectively manage power consumption and user satisfaction.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that cycles a computing device between a connected standby active state and a connected standby idle state, with the duration of the idle state set based on the battery charge level, using a connected standby controller to manage power consumption and adjust behavior according to different battery zones.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed battery threshold levels are used to control connected standby behavior, then the control algorithm is simple and easy to implement, but the device cannot adapt to different battery charge levels and environmental conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of connected standby behavior based on real-time battery charge level monitoring. The system transitions from static fixed thresholds to dynamic adaptive thresholds that automatically adjust according to current battery state, enabling the device to optimize power management strategies based on actual charge conditions without requiring complex manual configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the control parameters (battery threshold levels) dynamically based on the current charge state. By modifying threshold values according to real-time battery measurements, the system adapts its connected standby behavior to match current power conditions, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability through parameter-driven flexibility.
2Reliability
If the device remains in connected standby active state for extended periods, then network connectivity and data updates are maintained, but battery power is consumed faster
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic wake-up cycles where the device transitions between connected standby active and idle states. This periodic action allows the system to maintain network connectivity and receive updates at intervals while minimizing the duration of power-consuming active states, thereby balancing reliability with energy conservation through time-based segmentation of operational states.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from battery charge level monitoring to dynamically adjust the duration and frequency of active states. When battery charge is high, the system can maintain longer active periods for better connectivity; when charge is low, it automatically reduces active state duration to conserve power, creating a closed-loop control system that optimizes both reliability and energy use.
3Loss of energy
If the device switches to minimal periodical network connectivity when battery hits critical level, then power consumption is reduced, but user satisfaction decreases due to limited functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of standby behavior based on battery charge levels, allowing the system to optimize between power conservation and user functionality. By continuously monitoring charge state and adapting connected standby parameters in real-time, the system can maintain adequate functionality for user needs while minimizing power consumption, rather than abruptly switching to minimal modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by proactively adjusting connected standby settings before battery charge becomes critically low. By anticipating power constraints and pre-adjusting behavior patterns, the system maintains usability and user satisfaction while preparing for power-saving modes, avoiding sudden degradation in functionality that would reduce user experience.
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AI summary
Various computing devices and methods of managing the power consumption thereby are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of managing power consumption of a computing device that has a battery is provided. The method includes cycling the computing device between a connected standby active state and a connected standby idle state. The duration of the connected standby idle state is set based at least in part on a charge level of the battery.