Multimode Terminal Handover Using Adaptive Switching Delay

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current multimode terminals experience frequent and insensitive switching between communication modes due to signal fluctuations, especially when moving at high speeds, affecting user experience.

Innovation Solution

A multimode handover method that obtains CINR and RSSI values to determine switching conditions, and adjusts switching delay based on terminal speed, allowing for selective switching to a second communication mode when conditions are met.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the switching delay is increased to reduce frequent switching, then the switching frequency is reduced, but the sensitivity of mode switching decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveswitching frequencyVSAvoidsensitivity of mode switching
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the switching delay parameter adaptive rather than fixed. The terminal device dynamically adjusts the switching delay based on its movement speed: when moving at high speed, a longer delay is applied to prevent frequent switching due to signal fluctuations; when moving at low speed, a shorter delay is used to maintain sensitive response to signal quality changes. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between stability and sensitivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of switching delay based on the terminal's movement speed. By introducing movement speed as a variable parameter, the system transitions from a static switching mechanism to a dynamic one where the delay parameter is continuously adjusted according to operational conditions, thereby resolving the trade-off between reducing switching frequency and maintaining switching sensitivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If the switching delay is decreased to increase switching sensitivity, then the sensitivity of mode switching is improved, but frequent switching occurs affecting user experience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesensitivity of mode switchingVSAvoidswitching frequency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the switching delay based on movement speed conditions. When the terminal moves at high speed, the system automatically increases the switching delay to suppress frequent switching caused by rapid signal fluctuations, while maintaining sensitivity when moving at low speeds. This dynamic behavior prevents the harmful effect of frequent switching while preserving switching sensitivity when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The switching delay parameter is changed according to the terminal's movement speed state. By introducing this parameter change mechanism, the system can selectively apply short delays for sensitive switching when appropriate (low speed) and long delays to prevent frequent switching when necessary (high speed), thereby resolving the contradiction between sensitivity and switching frequency stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Extent of automation

If signal quality metrics are used for mode switching, then the switching decision is automated, but signal fluctuations cause frequent mode switching

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomatic switching decisionVSAvoidmode switching stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces movement speed as an intermediary parameter that mediates between signal quality metrics and switching decisions. The movement speed information acts as a filtering mechanism that prevents automatic switching when high speed causes signal fluctuations, thereby reducing frequent mode switching while maintaining automated decision-making capability for stable conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the switching behavior parameter (switching delay) based on movement speed while maintaining automated switching decisions based on signal quality. This parameter adjustment prevents frequent switching caused by signal fluctuations during high-speed movement, thereby stabilizing mode switching while preserving automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9357465B2Multimode handover method and multimode terminal
Publication Date: 2016.05.31 HUAWEI DEVICE CO LTD
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AI summary

A multimode handover method and a multimode terminal are disclosed. A multimode terminal obtains a CINR value and an RSSI value of a current signal in a first communication mode and determines whether the CINR value and the RSSI value both meet a preset switching condition. If they do, a current movement speed of the multimode terminal is obtained a switching delay is selected according to the movement speed, a second communication mode is switched into according to the selected delay, and communications use the second communication mode.