Dynamic Baseband Switching Interval Control for Energy Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face inefficiencies in reducing costs due to fixed switching intervals for baseband units, which do not adapt to varying traffic patterns, leading to suboptimal energy savings and increased operational expenses.
Innovation Solution
An information processing apparatus with a traffic history storage unit and control unit that dynamically adjusts the switching interval based on traffic history data to optimize cost savings, balancing energy consumption and device reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If a fixed switching interval is used for baseband units, then the system operation is simple and stable, but the cost reduction effect is suboptimal when actual traffic varies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from a fixed switching interval to a dynamic switching interval that adapts to traffic conditions. The control unit adjusts the switching interval based on real-time traffic data, allowing the system to optimize energy consumption according to actual usage patterns while maintaining operational simplicity through automated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by using traffic data as input to the control unit, which then adjusts the switching interval accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables the system to respond to changing traffic conditions and optimize energy consumption dynamically, resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and system complexity.
2Loss of energy
If the switching interval is shortened to increase energy saving, then energy consumption decreases, but device reliability deteriorates due to frequent switching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses dynamics to adjust the switching interval based on traffic conditions rather than using a fixed short interval. This allows the system to achieve energy savings during low-traffic periods while avoiding excessive switching during high-traffic periods, thus maintaining device reliability while reducing energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the switching interval parameter dynamically based on traffic conditions. By adjusting this key parameter according to actual usage patterns, the system optimizes the balance between energy consumption and device reliability, avoiding the extreme of frequent switching that would harm reliability.
3Reliability
If the switching interval is extended to improve device reliability, then reliability improves, but energy saving opportunities are lost due to infrequent switching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the switching interval adaptive rather than fixed. This allows the system to extend the switching interval during high-traffic periods to maintain reliability while shortening it during low-traffic periods to capture energy saving opportunities, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes the switching interval parameter based on traffic conditions. This flexible parameter adjustment enables the system to optimize both reliability and energy consumption by adapting the switching frequency to actual usage patterns rather than using a fixed conservative interval.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed switching interval is used, then the control system is simple, but adaptability to traffic changes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by using traffic data to dynamically adjust the switching interval. This feedback mechanism enables the system to adapt to traffic changes automatically, improving adaptability while maintaining control simplicity through automated decision-making based on real-time conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the control unit to automatically adjust the switching interval based on traffic data without requiring manual intervention. This self-adjusting capability improves adaptability to traffic changes while keeping the control system simple through automated operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An information processing apparatus of this invention directed to a process for adjusting a switching interval which defines an interval between two switching operations that change the activation state of the base band units. The apparatus comprises a traffic history storage unit that stores traffic history data, and a control unit that determines the switching interval based on the traffic history data stored in the traffic history storage.