Communication Device Traffic Information Transmission Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Managing power consumption effectively in communication devices is challenging when various applications are in different modes, leading to inefficient battery usage and increased power strain, as existing technologies do not adequately address the complexities of traffic patterns created by applications in active and idle modes.
Innovation Solution
A method where the communication device determines and transmits traffic information to the network, allowing it to configure transmission settings that optimize resource allocation and reduce power consumption by distinguishing between busy and idle periods, using techniques like discontinuous reception (DRX) and radio resource management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the communication device continuously monitors and transmits traffic information for all applications, then the network can optimize transmission configuration, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the monitoring and transmission of traffic information based on application state. Applications in active mode have their traffic information monitored and transmitted to enable optimized transmission configuration, while applications in idle mode are not monitored, reducing power consumption. This dynamic state-based approach resolves the contradiction between optimization capability and power usage.
Solution Approach 2:
Different quality levels of service are provided to different applications based on their operational state. Active applications receive full monitoring and configuration optimization, while idle applications receive minimal service. This local differentiation allows the system to optimize where needed without wasting resources on applications that do not require it.
2Productivity
If the communication device monitors traffic for applications in idle mode, then comprehensive traffic management is achieved, but battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system extracts and monitors traffic information only from applications in active mode, excluding idle applications from monitoring. This selective extraction maintains effective traffic management for active applications while avoiding the battery drain that would result from monitoring all applications including those in idle mode.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of monitoring all applications comprehensively, the system applies partial monitoring only to active applications. This partial action is sufficient for effective traffic management of active applications while avoiding excessive action on idle applications that would waste battery resources.
3Reliability
If the communication device uses frequent small packets for applications in idle mode, then real-time updates are maintained, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic monitoring and transmission of traffic information for applications in active mode, allowing real-time updates when needed. For idle applications, monitoring is suspended or significantly reduced. This periodic action maintains reliability for active applications while reducing power consumption compared to continuous monitoring of all applications.
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AI summary
A method of handling transmission configuration of a communication device in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method is utilized in the communication device, and comprises determining traffic information of a plurality of packets which are transmitted between the communication device and a network of the wireless communication system according to the transmission configuration; and transmitting the traffic information to the network, for the network to configure the transmission configuration according to the traffic information.