Dynamic PAwR Update Mechanism for BLE Power Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication systems, particularly in BLE environments, face inefficiencies due to static allocation of PAwR parameters and PHY, leading to suboptimal resource usage, increased power consumption, and reduced battery life in devices.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a dynamic PAwR update mechanism that allows for real-time adjustment of PAwR parameters and PHY characteristics without disrupting synchronization between central devices and peripheral devices, using existing synchronized channels to optimize resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If static allocation of PAwR parameters and PHY is used, then device complexity is reduced and ease of operation is improved, but resource usage efficiency deteriorates and power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of PAwR parameters and PHY characteristics based on real-time communication conditions. The system transitions from static allocation to dynamic adaptation, where parameters such as transmission power, data rate, and timing are adjusted according to channel quality, device mobility, and traffic patterns, thereby reducing power consumption while maintaining operational simplicity through automated control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes physical and operational parameters of the PAwR mechanism in real-time. Specifically, it adjusts transmission power levels, PHY data rates, and timing parameters based on channel conditions and communication requirements. This parameter adaptation enables the system to optimize power usage dynamically without requiring manual intervention, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If static allocation of PAwR parameters is used, then device complexity is reduced, but resource usage efficiency and battery life deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidbattery life
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic adjustment mechanisms for PAwR parameters that adapt to changing communication conditions. By automatically optimizing parameters such as transmission power, data rate, and timing based on real-time channel quality and traffic patterns, the system extends battery life without significantly increasing device complexity, as the adaptation is managed through standardized protocols and automated algorithms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically changes operational parameters including transmission power levels, PHY data rates, and PAwR timing parameters to optimize battery consumption. These parameter adjustments are performed automatically based on channel conditions and communication requirements, extending battery life while maintaining manageable device complexity through protocol-based control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Device complexity

If static PAwR parameters are used, then system simplicity is maintained, but response time and resource utilization efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem simplicityVSAvoidresponse time
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adjustment of PAwR parameters including timing, data rate, and transmission power based on real-time channel conditions and communication priorities. This dynamic adaptation reduces response time by optimizing transmission parameters according to current system state, while maintaining reasonable system simplicity through standardized protocols and automated control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250150948A1Dynamic periodic advertisement with response (PAWR) update
Publication Date: 2025.05.08 QUALCOMM INC
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AI summary

Disclosed are systems and techniques for wireless communications. For example, a wireless communication device can receive, from a network device, a signal indicating a plurality of slots of time within a subevent interval for transmission of data, wherein the subevent interval is associated with a group of wireless communication devices that includes the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device can transmit one or more data packets within the plurality of slots of time.