Dynamic Battery Saver for Mobile Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mobile devices face challenges in managing battery consumption due to increased power-demanding features and limited native battery management tools, which result in inefficient battery life and lack of user awareness about power usage.
Innovation Solution
A graphical user interface with dynamic battery use estimation, threshold management, and profile-based battery management functions allows users to predict and manage battery life by selecting and configuring applications and services, setting triggers, and choosing operational profiles to optimize power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If advanced features (transceivers, displays, GPS) are added to mobile devices, then functionality and capability are improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the operational state of applications and services based on battery level thresholds. When battery level drops below configured thresholds, the system automatically terminates or suspends selected applications and services, transitioning them from active to inactive states to reduce power consumption while maintaining device functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by monitoring battery level and adjusting application/service states accordingly. Different battery level thresholds trigger different responses, allowing the system to optimize power consumption at various battery states while preserving essential functions.
2Device complexity
If basic native battery management tools are provided, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and user awareness of battery consumption deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides real-time feedback to users about battery consumption by selected applications and services. The graphical user interface displays which applications are consuming battery power and allows users to configure threshold-based automatic termination, enabling informed decision-making about power management while maintaining simple operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables users to configure their own battery management preferences by selecting which applications and services should be automatically terminated at specific battery thresholds. This self-service approach allows users to personalize power management according to their needs without requiring complex system configuration.
3Ease of operation
If users manually manage battery settings through complex navigation, then control precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary configuration by presenting users with a selection interface to choose which applications and services should be subject to automatic termination. Users configure their preferences once, and the system automatically applies the configured thresholds and selections, eliminating the need for repeated manual navigation and adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The graphical user interface empowers users to independently configure battery management settings by selecting applications and setting thresholds according to their preferences. The system then autonomously executes the configured power management strategy, providing both ease of operation and precise control without requiring complex ongoing user intervention.
4Use of energy by moving object
If applications and services are terminated to save battery, then power consumption is reduced, but productivity and user access to functionality deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically manages application and service states based on real-time battery conditions. Instead of permanently terminating applications, the system can suspend or pause them at configured thresholds, allowing for potential resumption when battery conditions improve, thereby balancing power conservation with maintained productivity.
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AI summary
A user can manage battery consumption of a mobile device using a mobile device battery management program which provides improved battery management functions, such as a dynamic battery use estimator, a battery threshold manager, and a profile based battery manager. Using the dynamic battery use estimator, the user can input different configuration settings of the mobile device and get estimates of the projected remaining battery life for the inputted configuration settings before applying any change to the operational configuration setting. The battery threshold manager allows the user to select a trigger and set its associated condition for turning off at least one application, service, or component of the mobile device when the condition is reached. Using the profile based battery manager, the user can select one of multiple profiles and set the mobile device to operate in an operational configuration setting corresponding to the selected profile.