Terminal Mode Switching for Low-Power Reliable Communication

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless communication technologies face challenges in managing power consumption and battery life of terminals during data transmission, particularly in high-speed and low-latency networks.

Innovation Solution

A mode determination method for terminals to switch between different measurement and working modes based on predefined conditions, utilizing low-power wake-up signals and receivers to minimize power usage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If the terminal performs continuous measurements and operates in high-performance mode, then communication speed and reliability are improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecommunication speedVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal dynamically switches between first and second measurement modes and between first and second working modes based on communication conditions. When communication requirements are high, the terminal operates in first measurement mode and first working mode for high performance. When requirements are low, it switches to second measurement mode and second working mode to reduce power consumption, achieving adaptive performance adjustment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal performs measurements periodically based on measurement mode configurations rather than continuously. In the second measurement mode, measurements are performed less frequently or not at all, allowing the terminal to conserve energy while still maintaining necessary communication functionality through periodic updates.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

2Use of energy by moving object

If the terminal reduces measurement frequency and operates in low-power mode, then power consumption is reduced, but communication reliability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidcommunication reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal dynamically adjusts its operation based on communication conditions. When reliability requirements increase or communication conditions deteriorate, the terminal switches from second measurement mode to first measurement mode and from second working mode to first working mode, ensuring reliable communication when needed while maintaining low power consumption during normal operation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal monitors communication conditions and adjusts its measurement and working modes accordingly. Based on feedback from communication quality assessments, the terminal can transition between different measurement and working modes to maintain required reliability levels while optimizing power consumption.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250267497A1Mode determination method, device, and storage medium

Publication Date: 2025.08.21 ZTE CORP

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.