Mobile Station Power Control via Segmented Application Activation
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Solution Overview
Problem
In communication systems, the current methods for managing power consumption in Mobile Stations (MS) result in unnecessary power waste, as all application programs are activated upon receiving a Mobile_Paging-Advertisement (MOB_PAG-ADV) message, even if only specific services are required, leading to inefficient use of resources and increased power consumption.
Innovation Solution
A power control method and system that activates only the application program corresponding to the specific service type indicated in the MOB_PAG-ADV message, allowing the MS to transition to the active mode only for the necessary communication services, thereby minimizing power consumption and resource usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If all application programs are activated upon receiving MOB_PAG-ADV message, then the MS can receive all available communication services, but power consumption increases unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the application programs into separate modules corresponding to different service types (voice, data, messaging, etc.). Instead of activating all programs simultaneously, the MS selectively activates only the specific application program module corresponding to the service type indicated in the MOB_PAG-ADV message. This segmentation allows the system to maintain full service capability while minimizing power consumption by activating only necessary components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If all application programs are activated upon receiving MOB_PAG-ADV message, then the MS can receive all available communication services, but resource usage increases unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the MS's application programs into distinct segmented modules organized by service type. When a MOB_PAG-ADV message is received, the MS identifies the specific service type and activates only the corresponding segmented module rather than all programs. This reduces memory usage, CPU allocation, and other resources to only what is necessary for the current service, while maintaining the ability to receive any service type when needed.
3Ease of operation
If the MS transitions to Power-On State to receive communication service, then communication function can be performed, but power is wasted on unused modules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power management where the MS can transition between different power states (Power-On, Power Save, Power-Off) based on the specific service requirement. Instead of always maintaining Power-On State with all modules active, the system dynamically adjusts its operational state and activates only the necessary application program modules for the current service type, thereby reducing power waste while maintaining communication functionality when needed.
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AI summary
A power control method by a mobile station (MS) in a communication system. In the power control method, the MS receives data while activating a first communication module for performing a wireless communication by supplying power to the first communication module, and performs data transmission/reception with an MS-assistant device interacting with the MS, if the received data is voice data.