Dynamic Terminal Protocol Function Updates for Lower Complexity and Power Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing complexity of 6G terminals due to the need to support various protocol functions for all potential service scenarios, leading to a significant increase in terminal complexity and power consumption.
Innovation Solution
Dynamically updating protocol functions on the terminal side through the air interface based on mobile communication protocol functions, reducing the need for terminals to support all potential service scenarios.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal supports protocol functions for all potential service scenarios, then the service coverage and adaptability are improved, but the terminal complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic protocol function updates by allowing the terminal to download and activate protocol functions on-demand through the air interface. The terminal maintains a protocol function configuration that can be dynamically modified based on service requirements, transforming the static terminal into a dynamic system that adapts its protocol capabilities as needed rather than pre-configuring all possible functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the protocol functions into modular units that can be independently managed, downloaded, and activated. Instead of requiring the terminal to contain all protocol functions simultaneously, the system divides protocol capabilities into separable components that are loaded only when specific service scenarios require them, reducing the baseline terminal complexity while maintaining comprehensive service coverage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the terminal supports protocol functions for all potential service scenarios, then the service adaptability is improved, but the power consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal dynamically loads and unloads protocol functions based on active service requirements. When a service scenario requires specific protocol functions, the terminal downloads and activates them; when not needed, these functions are deactivated or removed, reducing the computational and power resources required at any given moment while maintaining the ability to support all potential services when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters of the terminal by modifying its protocol function set based on service demands. The terminal transitions between different protocol configuration states, activating only the necessary protocol functions for current services and deactivating others, thereby optimizing power consumption according to actual service adaptability requirements rather than maintaining maximum capability continuously.
3Device complexity
If protocol functions are updated through the air interface, then the terminal complexity is reduced, but the update reliability may be affected by air interface conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements error correction and verification mechanisms in advance of potential air interface failures. The protocol function update process includes redundancy measures such as error detection codes, retransmission protocols, and verification steps that cushion against air interface unreliability, ensuring that protocol updates can be reliably received and applied even under varying radio conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where the terminal confirms successful reception and application of protocol function updates to the network. If updates fail or are incomplete, the feedback loop triggers retransmission or error handling procedures, maintaining update reliability despite air interface challenges while keeping the terminal itself relatively simple.
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AI summary
This application discloses a terminal protocol function update method and apparatus, which belong to the field of wireless communication technology. The terminal protocol function update method in embodiments of this application includes: receiving, by a terminal, protocol function configuration information of a first service configured by a network side device; and updating, by the terminal, a protocol function according to the protocol function configuration information.