Wireless Device Power Source Transmission Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wireless communication devices face challenges in managing power consumption, particularly when the voltage level of their power source drops below a threshold during transmissions, leading to potential operational failures.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a mechanism that suspends subsequent packet transmissions if the voltage level of the power source falls below a certain threshold after an initial transmission, ensuring the power source has time to recover before further transmissions occur.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If packet transmissions are performed continuously without voltage monitoring, then communication productivity is improved, but device reliability deteriorates due to potential operational failures when voltage drops below threshold
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the voltage level of the power source and uses this feedback to dynamically control transmission operations. When voltage drops below a threshold, the system automatically suspends transmissions, creating a closed-loop control mechanism that prevents operational failures while maintaining productivity during adequate voltage conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission control mechanism transitions from a static continuous transmission mode to a dynamic mode that adapts to real-time voltage conditions. The system can switch between transmitting, suspending, and resuming operations based on power source status, optimizing both productivity and reliability
2Reliability
If voltage threshold monitoring is implemented to prevent low-voltage transmissions, then device reliability is improved, but transmission time is lost due to suspensions
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary voltage monitoring before initiating transmissions and maintains awareness of voltage trends. By detecting voltage drops early and proactively suspending transmissions before critical failure occurs, the system minimizes the duration of suspensions while ensuring reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects voltage conditions and self-regulates transmission operations without external intervention. This autonomous control reduces unnecessary suspensions by making real-time decisions based on actual power source status, thereby minimizing time loss while maintaining operational integrity
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects relate to transmission control. In some examples, a first apparatus (e.g., a wireless communication device) may output a first packet for transmission to a second apparatus. Subsequently, the first apparatus may suspend a second packet from being output for transmission to the second apparatus. In some examples, the suspension of the second packet may be based on a first voltage level of a power source being less than or equal to a first threshold (e.g., due to the transmission of the first packet).