Remote Unit Power Management for Distributed Communication Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
In distributed communication systems, remote units often face power shortages due to exceeding power requirements, leading to shutdowns or operational disturbances, as the cumulative power consumption of components like RF transceivers and converters exceeds the available power supply.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a power management system within remote units that selectively activates services and measures power consumption, calculating the maximum available power by using a power sensor and control system to compare power levels, allowing for remedial actions such as reducing transmission power or generating alarms to prevent shutdowns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple services are activated in remote units, then service functionality is improved, but power consumption increases beyond available supply
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic power management by continuously monitoring power consumption levels and adjusting service activation states accordingly. The system transitions from static service configuration to dynamic adaptation, where services are selectively activated or deactivated based on real-time power availability, resolving the contradiction between maintaining service functionality and staying within power limits
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes operational parameters by adjusting power consumption levels through selective service activation. By monitoring power consumption parameters and comparing them against available power supply parameters, the system dynamically modifies which services remain active, thereby adapting service delivery to match power availability without complete shutdown
2Reliability
If power is increased to support all services, then service continuity is improved, but system complexity and power distribution infrastructure requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service power management where the remote unit autonomously monitors its own power consumption, compares it against available power supply, and makes independent decisions about service activation. This eliminates the need for complex external power distribution infrastructure or centralized control systems, as each unit manages its own power resources independently
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring power consumption levels and using this information to adjust service activation decisions. The feedback loop compares actual power consumption against available power supply and automatically adjusts service states to maintain continuity within power constraints, avoiding the need for complex infrastructure
3Power
If power consumption is reduced by deactivating services, then power supply adequacy is improved, but service availability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies partial action by selectively activating only those services that can be supported within available power constraints rather than attempting to run all services. This partial operation approach maintains essential service availability while reducing overall power consumption to match supply capacity, avoiding complete service shutdown
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AI summary
Power management techniques in distributed communication systems are disclosed herein. Related components, systems, and methods are also disclosed. In embodiments disclosed herein, services within a remote unit of the distributed communication system are selectively activated and power consumption is measured. From at least two measurements, a maximum power available may be calculated and compared to power requirements of the remote unit.