Communication Apparatus Dynamic Capability Reporting for Power Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication technologies face challenges in reducing power consumption of communication apparatuses, which affects the efficiency and user experience of communication services.
Innovation Solution
A communication apparatus comprising an antenna module, a radio transceiver, and a processor that determines an actual communication capability and reports a reduced capability to a network device, allowing for power-saving configurations such as turning off antennas and signal processing circuits during low-throughput or low-power consumption traffic, thereby reducing overall power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the communication apparatus reports its actual full communication capability to the network device, then the communication quality and data rate are maximized, but the power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic capability reporting where the communication apparatus adjusts its reported communication capability based on real-time traffic conditions. When traffic is low, it reports reduced capability to save power; when traffic is high, it reports full capability to maximize data rate. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between maintaining high productivity and reducing energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of reported communication capability from a fixed value to a variable value that adapts to traffic conditions. By modifying this parameter based on whether traffic is above or below a threshold, the system optimizes the trade-off between communication performance and power consumption, directly addressing the technical contradiction.
2Reliability
If the communication apparatus maintains full communication capability configuration, then communication quality is preserved, but power consumption increases during low-traffic conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by reporting only the necessary communication capability rather than the full capability. During low-traffic conditions, it reports a reduced capability that is sufficient for the current traffic needs, avoiding the excessive power consumption associated with maintaining full capability configuration while preserving adequate communication quality.
3Use of energy by moving object
If the communication apparatus reduces its reported capability to save power, then power consumption decreases, but the network device may allocate insufficient resources
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the communication apparatus monitors traffic conditions and adjusts its reported capability accordingly. This feedback loop ensures that resource allocation decisions made by the network device are based on accurate, condition-dependent capability information, resolving the contradiction between power saving and resource allocation by providing timely updates when traffic conditions change.
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AI summary
A communication apparatus includes an antenna module, a radio transceiver and a processor. The radio transceiver transmits or receives wireless radio frequency signals to or from an air interface via the one or more antennas of the antenna module. The processor is configured to determine an actual communication capability of the communication apparatus, determine a reduced communication capability of the communication apparatus according to the actual communication capability, and report the reduced communication capability instead of the actual communication capability as a communication capability of the communication apparatus to a network device. A corresponding value of the reduced communication capability is smaller than a corresponding value of the actual communication capability.