Communication System Power State Switching for Energy Efficiency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Communication systems waste power when idle, as power supply to transceiving devices is maintained continuously, leading to unnecessary energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A communication system with switchable power states between a power-supplied mode and a power-saving mode, allowing transceiving devices to adjust their power consumption based on connection information or external commands, altering the status of communications links.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If power supply to transceiving devices is maintained continuously, then communication system can perform real-time processing and prevent signal loss, but power consumption increases unnecessarily when idle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the power supply state changeable rather than fixed. The power supply to transceiving devices is dynamically adjusted based on connection status - maintained during active communication to ensure reliability, and turned off or reduced during idle periods to save energy. This dynamic state transition resolves the contradiction between continuous reliability and energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the power supply parameter from a constant state to a variable state that depends on connection information. By monitoring connection status and adjusting power supply accordingly, the system optimizes the balance between maintaining communication reliability when needed and reducing power consumption when idle, directly addressing the technical contradiction.
2Use of energy by moving object
If power supply is turned off to save energy during idle periods, then power consumption decreases, but communication capability is lost when connection is needed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by continuously monitoring connection information and using this feedback to control power supply state. When connection information indicates active communication, power supply is maintained to ensure communication availability. When idle, power supply is reduced to save energy. This feedback mechanism resolves the contradiction by making power consumption responsive to actual communication needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by maintaining power supply in advance during connection establishment phases and using connection information to predict future communication needs. This ensures communication capability is ready when needed while avoiding unnecessary power consumption during sustained idle periods, balancing energy savings with communication availability.
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AI summary
A communication system capable of adjusting power consumed thereby is adapted for receiving connection information. The communication system includes first and second transceiving devices. The first transceiving device includes a transmitting end and a service end for receiving the connection information. The second transceiving device includes a receiving end capable of forming a communications link with the transmitting end. A power state of each of the first and second transceiving devices is switchable between a power-supplied mode and a power-saving mode. The power state alters status of the communications link.