RPC Network Interface Proxy for Low-Power Terminal Connectivity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Continuous operation of a modem in small intelligent terminals leads to high power consumption, affecting their endurance capability.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a remote procedure call (RPC) mechanism to proxy network interface functions through a connected device, reducing the need for local network components like modems by using a second electronic device to provide network communication capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the modem works continuously to provide network communication capability, then the network communication function is ensured, but the power consumption increases and endurance capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a second electronic device as an intermediary to provide network communication services to the first electronic device. Instead of the first device continuously operating its own modem, it establishes a connection with the second device which has network capabilities. The second device acts as a mediator that handles network communication tasks remotely, allowing the first device to maintain network access while consuming minimal power.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the network communication function from the first electronic device and relocates it to the second electronic device. By separating the network interface functionality from the first device, the modem in the first device can remain in a low-power state or be turned off completely, while the network communication capability is provided externally through the second device's network interface.
2Duration of action of moving object
If the modem works continuously to ensure network availability, then the network communication function is maintained, but the endurance capability of the terminal decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The second electronic device serves as a remote intermediary that provides network communication services to the first device. This allows the first device to extend its endurance capability by offloading continuous network operations to the second device, while still maintaining network availability through the established connection between the two devices.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the first electronic device uses its own network component for communication, then the network communication capability is self-contained, but the power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The second electronic device provides universal network communication services that can be accessed by the first electronic device. Instead of requiring each device to have its own active network components, the second device's network interface serves multiple purposes and can support network operations for the first device, reducing the need for independent high-power network components in the first device.
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AI summary
This application discloses a network connection method and apparatus, and an electronic device, and pertains to the field of electronic technologies. The network connection method includes: when a remote networking condition is met, sending a remote procedure call RPC operation request including a network interface function call number to a second electronic device, so that the second electronic device calls a network interface call function indicated by the network interface function call number, generates an RPC operation response according to response information of a network interface called by the network interface call function, and sends the RPC operation response to the first electronic device; receiving the RPC operation response sent by the second electronic device; and parsing the RPC operation response to obtain the response information of the network interface.