Wireless Communication Awake-Mode Switching for Adaptive Power Saving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current power save modes in wireless communication devices are inflexible and do not effectively adapt to varying communication capabilities, leading to inefficient power consumption.
Innovation Solution
Introduce a first operating mode that allows devices to communicate in different capability modes while in an awake state, enabling them to select appropriate modes based on situational needs for improved power savings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If a power save mode is introduced to reduce power consumption, then power consumption is reduced, but the operation becomes inflexible and communication capabilities cannot be adapted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the communication device to dynamically switch between different capability modes (first capability mode and second capability mode) while in the awake state. The device can adapt its communication capabilities in real-time based on current needs, rather than being locked into a fixed power save configuration. This dynamic switching allows the device to optimize between power consumption and communication performance as situations change.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by modifying communication parameters (such as modulation schemes, data rates, or protocol features) between different capability modes. When switching from the first capability mode to the second capability mode, specific communication parameters are adjusted to match the required performance level. This allows flexible adaptation of communication capabilities without changing the fundamental power save architecture.
2Loss of energy
If the device operates in a fixed power save mode, then power consumption is reduced, but the device cannot adapt to different communication situations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the power save operation dynamic by allowing the device to switch between capability modes during the awake state. Instead of a static power save mode, the device can now adjust its operational characteristics dynamically based on communication requirements, making the system more adaptable while maintaining power efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device switches between different capability modes, then communication adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a capability mode switching mechanism that can handle multiple communication scenarios through a unified framework. The same switching infrastructure supports both the first capability mode and the second capability mode, allowing the device to perform multiple functions (different communication capabilities) using a single adaptable system rather than requiring separate dedicated systems for each mode.
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AI summary
Provided are a method for wireless communication, and a communication devices. The method for wireless communication includes: transmitting, by a first device, a first frame to a second device, where the first frame comprises first information, the first information is associated with a first operating mode of the first device, and the first operating mode allows the first device, in an awake state, to perform communication in different capability modes.