Communication Terminal Adaptive Data Transmission Timing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current mobile communication systems, such as LTE, face inefficiencies in data communication due to applications transmitting data without consideration for network load and resource management, leading to increased power consumption and network overload.

Innovation Solution

A communication terminal and network component that determine the desired communication behavior and optimal time for data exchange with the mobile communication network, utilizing a messaging framework to coordinate energy and resource-efficient data transmission, taking into account the expected load and transmission characteristics of software applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If applications transmit data continuously without considering network load, then data communication efficiency is maintained, but power consumption increases and network resources are wasted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata communication efficiencyVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts communication behavior based on real-time network load conditions. The communication terminal determines desired communication behavior and optimal timing by evaluating current network state, transforming static continuous transmission into dynamic adaptive transmission that responds to changing network conditions, thereby reducing power consumption while maintaining communication efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes transmission parameters (timing, frequency, data volume) based on network load conditions. By monitoring network load and adjusting communication parameters accordingly, the system optimizes the balance between communication efficiency and power consumption, transmitting data during low-load periods and deferring or reducing transmissions during high-load periods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple applications establish individual connections to the network, then each application's data needs are met, but connection establishment overhead and network resource consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplication data exchange capabilityVSAvoidconnection management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges multiple application data transmissions into a single unified communication connection. The communication terminal aggregates data from multiple applications and establishes one connection to the network, eliminating the need for each application to independently manage connections. This reduces connection establishment overhead and simplifies connection management while still meeting the data exchange needs of all applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Loss of time

If data transmission occurs during high network load periods, then immediate data delivery is achieved, but network overload increases and communication quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata delivery delayVSAvoidnetwork communication quality

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary assessment of network load conditions before initiating data transmission. By evaluating network state in advance and selecting optimal transmission timing, the system avoids transmitting during high-load periods. This preliminary action allows data to be delivered with minimal delay while maintaining high communication quality, as transmissions are scheduled during low-load periods when network resources are abundant.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

4Measurement precision

If the communication terminal continuously monitors network conditions, then optimal transmission timing is identified, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork load detection accuracyVSAvoidmonitoring power consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of continuous monitoring, the system employs periodic monitoring of network conditions at predetermined intervals. This periodic approach maintains sufficient accuracy in detecting network load patterns and identifying optimal transmission windows, while significantly reducing power consumption compared to continuous monitoring. The periodic monitoring cycle is calibrated to balance detection accuracy with energy conservation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS9516624B2Communication terminal, network component, base station and method for communicating

Publication Date: 2016.12.06 APPLE INC

AI summary

According to an aspect of this disclosure, a communication terminal is provided including a first determiner configured to determine, for a software application installed on the communication terminal, a desired communication behavior of the communication terminal for the exchange of data for the software application; a second determiner configured to determine a time for the exchange of data between the communication terminal and a mobile communication network depending on the determined desired communication behavior; and a transceiver configured to communicate with the mobile communication network at the determined time.