Cell Switching Method for Reducing Terminal Power Consumption
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Solution Overview
Problem
5G base stations and terminals experience excessive power consumption, which exceeds battery life requirements due to continuous connection without considering actual data transmission needs.
Innovation Solution
A cell switching method that determines the data amount to be transmitted and switches from a 5G cell to a non-5G cell when the data amount is below a threshold, reducing unnecessary power consumption by utilizing a determination module, acquisition module, and switching module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If the terminal continuously connects to the 5G cell, then the bandwidth rate and network capacity are improved, but the power consumption increases excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic cell switching between 5G and non-5G networks based on real-time data transmission requirements. The terminal device monitors data transmission needs and automatically switches network types, making the system adaptable rather than static. This resolves the contradiction by allowing high-speed 5G connectivity only when necessary, while switching to lower-power non-5G networks during idle periods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the network operation parameter (network type: 5G vs. non-5G) based on data transmission requirements. By setting a data threshold and switching network types accordingly, the system optimizes the balance between bandwidth rate and power consumption. This parameter-based switching resolves the technical contradiction by adjusting network usage to match actual needs.
2Quantity of substance
If the terminal continuously connects to the 5G cell, then the network capacity is improved, but the battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic evaluation of data transmission requirements with predefined thresholds. The terminal device continuously monitors data transmission needs and switches between 5G and non-5G networks based on whether the data amount exceeds the threshold. This periodic, threshold-based switching mechanism ensures 5G connectivity is maintained only when necessary, thereby extending battery life while preserving network capacity availability.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the terminal switches from 5G cell to non-5G cell based on data amount, then the power consumption is reduced, but the network switching complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent simplifies the switching decision process by using a single key parameter (data transmission amount) with a predefined threshold. This simple parameter-based control logic avoids complex multi-factor decision algorithms while still achieving effective power management. The terminal only needs to compare current data transmission needs against the threshold to determine whether to switch networks, significantly reducing switching complexity.
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AI summary
Provided are a cell switching method and apparatus, a storage medium, and an electronic device, which belongs to the field of communication technologies. The cell switching method includes the following: the data amount of the data to be transmitted is determined, the cell type of the serving cell is acquired when the amount of data is less than the data volume threshold, and the serving cell is switched to a non-5G cell when the cell type of the serving cell is a 5G cell.