Power Management in Battery-Operated Devices via Remote Parameter Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Battery-operated communication devices face increased power consumption due to added capabilities, leading to shorter battery life, especially in mobile devices where batteries are not easily replaceable or rechargeable, necessitating effective power management solutions.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus for modeling and controlling power consumption in battery-operated devices, involving monitoring and generating power consumption data, sending it to a remote location, and receiving modified operating parameters to optimize device operation and extend battery life.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If device capabilities and functionality are increased, then device performance and features are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment of operating parameters based on real-time power consumption monitoring. The processor continuously monitors power usage and dynamically modifies operational characteristics such as sampling rates, transmission frequencies, and processing intensity to adapt to available power levels, allowing the device to maintain optimal performance within power constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters in response to monitored power consumption data. By receiving modified operating parameters from remote locations and adjusting local operations, the device can alter its behavior to reduce power consumption while maintaining essential functionality, directly addressing the contradiction between capabilities and power usage
2Adaptability or versatility
If power consumption is increased to support added capabilities, then device functionality is improved, but battery life is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes a feedback loop where power consumption data is monitored, transmitted to remote locations for analysis, and used to generate modified operating parameters that are sent back to the device. This continuous feedback mechanism enables the system to learn from actual power usage patterns and adjust operations to extend battery life while preserving essential functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary monitoring and analysis of power consumption patterns before making significant operational changes. By collecting and analyzing power data over time, the system can predict future power needs and adjust operations in advance to optimize battery life, rather than reacting to power depletion crises
3Reliability
If real-time monitoring and data transmission are implemented, then power consumption control is improved, but additional power is required for communication
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements partial monitoring and transmission, where only critical power consumption data is transmitted to remote locations at optimized intervals rather than continuous monitoring and transmission. This selective approach provides sufficient data for effective power management while minimizing the additional power required for communication operations
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AI summary
A remote battery-operated device operates in accordance with a first set of operating parameters. During operation, power consumption information is generated and transmitted via a data network to a remote location for later use. In one embodiment, the remote location transmits one or more modified parameters back to the battery-operated device which control subsequent operation of the device. In this manner, power consumption within the device may be controlled to achieve a predetermined or desired operating lifetime.