Mobile Device Battery Optimization via Inertial Sensor State Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for optimizing battery consumption in mobile devices do not effectively manage power usage when a device is transitioning between locations for picking operations, leading to suboptimal battery life.
Innovation Solution
A method that uses inertial sensors to determine when a mobile device is moving between locations and switches the device from an active to an inactive state to conserve battery, reconnecting to networks only when the device reaches the next location.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the mobile device remains in active state with network connectivity during transitions between locations, then the device can quickly resume operations upon arrival, but battery consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the device state between active and inactive modes based on real-time location information. When the device is in transit between locations, it switches to inactive state to conserve battery. Upon detecting arrival at the destination location, it transitions back to active state, ensuring readiness only when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic location checking using inertial sensors to determine when the device has arrived at the next location. Based on these periodic checks, the device alternates between active and inactive states, maintaining operational readiness only during necessary periods rather than continuously.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If the mobile device switches to inactive state during transitions, then battery life is extended, but device responsiveness upon arrival may be delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary location detection using inertial sensors to determine when the device is approaching or has arrived at the next location. This allows the device to switch from inactive to active state just in time for operational resumption, minimizing delay while maximizing battery savings during transit.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors location data from inertial sensors and uses this feedback to automatically trigger state transitions. When the sensor detects arrival at the destination location, it immediately activates the device, ensuring rapid responsiveness without requiring manual user intervention.
3Loss of information
If network connectivity is maintained continuously, then the device can communicate and update operations in real-time, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically controls network connectivity based on device state. When the device is in inactive state during transitions, network connections are disconnected to eliminate unnecessary power consumption. When the device returns to active state upon arrival at a location, network connectivity is reestablished to maintain communication continuity when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach significantly reduces battery consumption by minimizing network connectivity and device functionality during transitions between locations, thereby extending battery life.
Implementation Method 1
determining that a mobile device is moving from a first location of the one or more locations in the building to a second location of the one or more locations in the building using one or more inertial sensors associated with the mobile device
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AI summary
Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are provided. A method may include identifying map data representing a physical layout of a building and one or more locations in the building. In some embodiments, the method may include determining that a mobile device is moving from a first location of the one or more locations in the building to a second location of the one or more locations in the building using one or more inertial sensors associated with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method may include switching the mobile device from an active state to an inactive state. In some embodiments, the method may include determining that the mobile device has reached the second location using the one or more inertial sensors associated with the mobile device. In some embodiments, the method may include switching the mobile device from the inactive state to the active state.