Telecom Power Profile Control for Dynamic Energy Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telecom systems consume power at a constant rate regardless of usage levels, leading to inefficiencies, especially in remote locations relying on solar and battery power, where reducing power consumption is desirable without compromising reliability.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for controlling power consumption in telecom systems by selecting a power profile command based on desired consumption and performance characteristics, translating it into subcommands, and initiating power reduction techniques such as capacity, redundancy, or feature reduction, managed by a network manager and executed by control cards and telecom components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If telecom system components operate at full power to maintain reliability, then system reliability is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts power consumption levels based on actual traffic load and service requirements. Power profiles define different operational states (e.g., high-power for full service, low-power for reduced service) that the system can transition between. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to consume less power during low-traffic periods while maintaining reliability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes operational parameters by implementing power profiles that modify system behavior. These profiles adjust parameters such as processing capacity, redundancy levels, and feature availability to match actual demand. By changing these parameters dynamically, the system reduces power consumption without completely sacrificing reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If telecom system components are located in remote areas using solar and battery power, then deployment flexibility is improved, but power consumption constraints worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Remote telecom components use dynamic power management to adapt to limited power availability from solar and battery sources. The system monitors power levels and automatically transitions to low-power profiles when energy reserves are low, ensuring continuous operation despite constrained power supply. This dynamic behavior enables flexible remote deployment while respecting power constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic power management cycles, alternating between normal operation and power-saving modes based on traffic patterns and power availability. During low-traffic periods, the system enters reduced-power states to conserve battery energy, then returns to full operation when power is abundant or traffic requires it. This periodic adjustment optimizes the balance between deployment flexibility and power consumption.
3Use of energy by moving object
If power reduction techniques are implemented to reduce power consumption, then power consumption is reduced, but system performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial power reduction by implementing power profiles that reduce power consumption to the extent necessary rather than applying maximum reduction. Each power profile carefully balances performance degradation against power savings, selecting the minimal necessary reduction to achieve power conservation goals. This partial action approach maintains acceptable performance while reducing power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
Power profiles modify system parameters selectively based on actual needs. Rather than uniformly reducing all functions, the system changes specific parameters (such as processing capacity, redundancy levels, or feature availability) to achieve power savings while maintaining critical performance. This targeted parameter adjustment reduces power consumption without excessive performance deterioration.
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AI summary
Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method for controlling power consumption in a telecom system. The method includes selecting a power profile command based upon a desired power consumption and performance characteristic, translating the power profile command into at least one subcommand, and initiating at least one power reduction technique in a telecom component based upon the at least one subcommand.