Satellite Mode App Control for Bandwidth-Limited Mobile Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Satellite networks face increased congestion and resource constraints due to limited wireless resources, leading to decreased bandwidth and higher latency, and existing devices often inefficiently manage network transitions between terrestrial and satellite networks.
Innovation Solution
Mobile devices are configured with device settings that adapt to specific network types, disabling certain services on satellite networks to reduce resource strain and provide network-specific performance enhancements, using device configuration data and network information to determine appropriate settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If devices enable all applications on satellite networks, then user accessibility is improved, but network congestion increases and resources are depleted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by differentiating application enablement based on network type. Device settings are selectively applied: on satellite networks, data-intensive applications are disabled while voice and messaging remain enabled; on terrestrial networks, all applications are enabled. This localized differentiation optimizes resource usage on constrained satellite networks while maintaining full functionality on terrestrial networks.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts application enablement states based on real-time network conditions and device configuration. The processor determines network type and automatically applies appropriate device settings, allowing the system to adapt between restrictive satellite mode and permissive terrestrial mode without manual intervention.
2Adaptability or versatility
If devices maintain all services on satellite networks, then service availability is improved, but bandwidth consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts unnecessary data-intensive applications from the satellite network environment. By identifying applications that require significant bandwidth and removing their enablement on satellite networks, the system conserves valuable bandwidth resources for essential services like voice calls and text messaging that are more suitable for satellite communication.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the operational parameters of application enablement based on network capabilities. Device settings modify which applications can operate on satellite versus terrestrial networks, adjusting the functional parameters to match network limitations and optimize resource utilization.
3Device complexity
If devices use default network settings, then device complexity is reduced, but network performance optimization is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements self-service by automatically determining network type and applying appropriate device settings without user intervention. The processor monitors network conditions, identifies whether the connection is satellite or terrestrial, and autonomously configures application enablement states, eliminating the need for manual user configuration while optimizing network performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback mechanisms where the processor continuously monitors network connection status and adjusts device settings accordingly. Network information about the current connection type feeds back to the processor, which then applies the appropriate device settings to optimize performance for that specific network condition.
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AI summary
A mobile device having multiple applications installed determines that a first communication network associated with a mobile network operator of the mobile device is unavailable. The device receives network information from a second communication network indicating that the second communication network is available. In response to determining that the second communication network is available, the device connects to the second communication network. The device determines, based on the network information, that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network. The second communication network is associated with a bandwidth less than a threshold bandwidth. In response to determining that the second communication network is a non-terrestrial communication network, the mobile device is configured to operate in a non-terrestrial mode. At least one application is rendered inoperable while the mobile device is operating in the non-terrestrial mode. The application requires at least the threshold bandwidth to operate.