Multi-Module Paging Wake-Up for Low-Power Wireless Terminals
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wireless communication protocols are designed for terminal devices with a single communications module, failing to account for devices with multiple modules, leading to inefficiencies and waste as additional modules cannot communicate with network devices.
Innovation Solution
A wireless communication method that allows a terminal device with multiple communications modules to determine which module to wake up based on a paging message, considering the different capabilities and power consumption of each module, thereby optimizing communication and reducing power consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a terminal device has multiple communications modules with different capabilities, then the device can communicate with network devices, but power consumption increases and resource utilization becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the communications module configuration changeable. The terminal device can dynamically adjust which communications modules are activated based on network conditions and communication requirements. This allows the system to transition between having multiple active modules and having fewer active modules, optimizing the balance between adaptability and power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of module activation status. By controlling whether communications modules are activated or deactivated based on capability requirements and power consumption considerations, the system optimizes resource utilization while maintaining adaptability for different communication scenarios.
2Reliability
If all communications modules in a terminal device are activated, then communication reliability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by activating only the necessary communications modules rather than all available modules. The system determines the minimum required module activation to achieve reliable communication based on network conditions and capability requirements, avoiding unnecessary power consumption from over-activation.
Solution Approach 2:
The terminal device performs self-assessment of communication requirements and automatically determines which modules to activate. The device monitors network conditions and communication needs, then self-adjusts module activation status to maintain reliability while minimizing power consumption without external intervention.
3Use of energy by moving object
If power saving mode is implemented for terminal devices, then power consumption is reduced, but communication capability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes power saving configuration dynamic by allowing the terminal device to adjust module activation based on real-time network conditions. When network conditions require higher capability, the system can dynamically activate additional modules; when conditions permit, it deactivates modules to save power, making the power saving mode adaptable rather than static.
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AI summary
Provided are a wireless communication method, a terminal device, and a network device. The method comprises: a terminal device uses a first communication module to receive a first paging message sent by a network device, the first paging message being used for determining whether to wake up a second communication module in the terminal device; the communication capability of the first communication module is different from that of the second communication module.