LTE-M Controller Optimizing Data Usage and Power Consumption

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current LTE-M technologies face challenges in optimizing communication efficiency and cost-effectiveness, particularly in varying scheduling and environmental conditions, which affect device complexity, battery life, and network burden.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of an LTE-M apparatus with a communicator and controller that determines the substance, format, and timing of communications, allowing operation in various power modes to minimize power consumption and data usage, thereby extending battery life and reducing network costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If LTE-M devices operate with reduced bandwidth, transmission rates, and power, then device complexity and cost decrease, but communication efficiency and data transmission capability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidcommunication efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic power mode switching that allows devices to transition between different operational states (power saving mode with reduced bandwidth/rates and normal mode with full capability) based on real-time network conditions and data requirements, resolving the contradiction between simplified low-power operation and efficient data transmission

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters (bandwidth, transmission rate, power level) dynamically based on scheduled events and network conditions, allowing the device to operate at reduced complexity during idle periods while maintaining full communication efficiency when data transmission is required

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of moving object

If LTE-M devices use reduced power modes, then battery life extends, but data transmission capability and network responsiveness deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery lifeVSAvoidnetwork responsiveness

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements scheduled wake-up events and pre-planned transmission slots where devices transition to active mode only when predetermined communication events are scheduled, ensuring network responsiveness is maintained at required moments while extending battery life through prolonged idle periods in power-saving mode

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs periodic activation patterns where devices switch between sleep and active states based on scheduled intervals and events, maintaining reliability by ensuring periodic network availability while extending battery life through reduced average power consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Use of energy by moving object

If LTE-M devices operate in power saving mode, then power consumption decreases, but device adaptability to varying communication conditions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoiddevice adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic adaptability where devices can transition between power-saving and full-performance modes based on real-time assessment of network conditions, data priorities, and scheduled events, maintaining versatility while managing power consumption

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS10070479B1Apparatuses and methods providing control of data usage and power consumption on cellular networks

Publication Date: 2018.09.04 LINK LABS

AI summary

Provided are apparatuses and methods for control of each of data usage and power consumption of cellular network services. Based on such control, a consumer cost of that data usage is reduced, and a battery life of a device for carrying out data communications is increased.