Terminal Mode Determination for Low-Power Network Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge of high power consumption in wireless communication terminals, particularly in high-speed and low-latency networks, necessitates efficient management of network resources and battery life optimization.

Innovation Solution

A mode determination method for terminals that includes configuring measurement and working modes based on predefined parameters, such as thresholds and time periods, to reduce power consumption by alternating between different measurement and working modes, utilizing low-power wake-up signals and receivers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the terminal continuously monitors and measures network signals to maintain high-speed and low-latency communication, then communication quality is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecommunication qualityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements periodic monitoring and measurement cycles where the terminal alternates between active measurement phases and low-power sleep phases. During active phases, the terminal performs signal strength measurements and mode determinations; during sleep phases, it enters a low-power state with reduced monitoring. This periodic operation allows the system to maintain adequate communication quality while significantly reducing average power consumption compared to continuous monitoring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent dynamically adjusts the terminal's operating mode based on real-time network conditions and power state. The system transitions between different measurement modes (first measurement mode with full monitoring, second measurement mode with reduced monitoring) and working modes (first working mode with full functionality, second working mode with reduced functionality) according to predefined thresholds and time periods. This dynamic adaptation enables the terminal to optimize the balance between communication quality and power consumption based on current operational requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Speed

If the terminal operates in high-performance mode to achieve high-speed communication, then data transmission rate is improved, but battery life decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission rateVSAvoidbattery life
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic mode switching between first working mode (high-performance mode with full processing and high data transmission rates) and second working mode (low-power mode with reduced processing and lower data transmission rates). The terminal determines which mode to operate in based on measured signal conditions, time period configurations, and power consumption requirements. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to achieve high-speed communication when needed while conserving battery life during normal operation, thereby extending overall device longevity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs periodic evaluation of operational conditions to determine when to switch between high-performance and low-power modes. The terminal periodically measures network signals, evaluates whether conditions meet predefined thresholds for high-performance operation, and adjusts its working mode accordingly. This periodic decision-making process enables the system to achieve high data transmission rates during favorable conditions while spending more time in energy-efficient modes, thus extending battery life.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentEP4583589A1Mode determination method, device, and storage medium
Publication Date: 2025.07.09 ZTE CORP
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AI summary

Provided are a mode determination method, a device and a storage medium. The method includes: determining, by a terminal, a measurement mode and/or a working mode according to a predefined manner. The terminal can determine the measurement mode and/or the working mode according to the predefined manner so that the power consumption of the terminal can be reduced and the life of the terminal can be prolonged.