Mobile Terminal Data Usage Control via Selective Content Download
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users of mobile terminals face inconvenience in controlling data usage while web browsing, as they need to periodically check if data usage exceeds the preset limit, leading to potential extra charges from communication companies.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that automatically control data usage by checking web contents in a web browser, selectively downloading content when data usage exceeds a preset limit, and displaying the downloaded content, using a web browser controller and storage to manage data usage limits and criteria.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a user manually checks data usage periodically during web browsing, then data usage can be monitored, but user convenience deteriorates and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile terminal automatically monitors and controls its own data usage during web browsing without requiring user intervention. The terminal checks data usage limits, identifies downloadable web contents, and selectively downloads contents based on preset criteria automatically, making the system self-managing for data control tasks
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors data usage and provides feedback to the control unit, which then adjusts downloading behavior accordingly. When data usage approaches the limit, the system automatically modifies its downloading strategy to stay within limits, creating a closed-loop control system
2Reliability
If all web contents are downloaded, then complete web page functionality is achieved, but data usage increases beyond preset limits
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of downloading all web contents, the system selectively downloads only necessary contents based on preset criteria such as content type, size, and user preferences. This partial downloading approach achieves sufficient web browsing functionality while staying within data usage limits
Solution Approach 2:
The web page contents are divided into separate downloadable elements, and the control unit selectively downloads individual segments based on their importance and size criteria. This segmentation allows the system to prioritize essential contents while deferring or skipping less critical large files
3Quantity of substance
If data usage limit is set low, then extra charges are prevented, but web browsing functionality is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts its downloading strategy based on the data usage limit and current consumption. When approaching the limit, it automatically prioritizes smaller, essential contents and defers larger, less critical files, allowing flexible adaptation to maintain browsing functionality within constraints
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AI summary
A method and an apparatus for controlling data usage of a mobile terminal. The method includes checking a plurality of web contents contained in a web page in a web browser executing mode. The method also includes selectively downloading at least one of the checked web contents when data usage for a preset period exceeds a data usage limit. The method further includes displaying the at least one downloaded web content. The apparatus performs the method. Without periodic control of data usage by a user, the data usage of a mobile terminal is automatically controlled.