Adaptive Receiver Power Switching for Wireless Signal Quality
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication devices face challenges in reducing power consumption of analog components without sacrificing performance, as these components do not scale with technology and cannot be easily converted to digital components without significant performance losses.
Innovation Solution
A power reduction module is implemented in wireless communication devices, which includes a receiver module with analog and digital components that can adjust power consumption based on signal quality analysis, using a signal quality review module to determine optimal power configurations for the analog and digital modules, allowing for dynamic power adjustment to match operating conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If analog components operate at full power to maintain performance, then signal reception quality is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power adjustment by switching between analog and digital component modes based on received signal strength. The system transitions from static full-power operation to dynamic adaptive operation, adjusting power consumption in real-time according to signal conditions while maintaining acceptable reception quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operating parameters of radio receiver components by switching between analog and digital implementation modes. This parameter change allows the system to optimize the balance between power consumption and signal reception quality based on current signal conditions.
2Use of energy by moving object
If digital components are used to reduce power consumption, then energy efficiency is improved, but performance limitations arise
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects between digital and analog component modes based on signal strength conditions. Digital components are used during low-activity periods with strong signals for power efficiency, while analog components are activated during high-activity periods or weak signal conditions to maintain performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements periodic switching between digital and analog modes based on signal strength measurements and activity detection. This periodic action allows the system to capture power savings during favorable conditions while maintaining performance during challenging conditions.
3Weight of moving object
If device size is reduced to improve portability, then mobility is improved, but heat dissipation becomes a constraint
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses periodic idle periods and low-activity states to allow heat dissipation. By scheduling transmissions during off-peak thermal periods and utilizing idle time for cooling, the system manages heat accumulation in compact devices without requiring larger thermal management infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system discards full-power operation during periods when signal quality is sufficient for lower-power modes. This allows thermal load to be reduced during non-critical periods while maintaining performance when needed, effectively recovering thermal capacity for peak performance periods.
4Ease of manufacture
If analog components are converted to digital components, then manufacturing scalability is improved, but performance sacrifices occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a hybrid architecture where both analog and digital components coexist and serve different functions based on operating conditions. This multi-functionality allows the system to maintain manufacturing scalability benefits of digital components while preserving the performance advantages of analog components when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically determines which component type to use based on signal conditions and performance requirements. This dynamic approach allows the system to achieve manufacturing scalability through digital components while maintaining performance through selective analog component usage.
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AI summary
A wireless communication device is disclosed that is capable of reduced power consumption. The device includes several analog components, including some that may be capable of operating at multiple different operation powers and others whose function may be performed by an equivalent digital component. Based on a quality of a received signal, the wireless communication device can adjust a power consumption configuration of its analog components in order to optimize power use. For example, when signal quality is higher than necessary, the device can sacrifice performance to reduce operating power and/or switch to digital equivalent components. Similarly, when signal quality is lower than necessary, the device can enhance performance by increasing operating power and/or switching from digital equivalent components to corresponding analog components.