Terminal Network Search Interval Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current network search methods in terminals result in high power consumption due to frequent network searches, especially in areas with weak signal strength, leading to rapid battery depletion.
Innovation Solution
A method that dynamically adjusts the network search time interval based on the terminal's geographical environment by acquiring location information and using it to determine the signal strength, setting longer intervals in weak signal areas and shorter intervals in strong signal areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the terminal performs frequent network searches according to a fixed network-search period, then the terminal can quickly detect network availability, but the power consumption increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the network search period adjustable rather than fixed. The terminal dynamically changes the network search period based on geographical location information, transitioning from a static search interval to a dynamic one that adapts to environmental conditions. This resolves the contradiction by allowing frequent searches in areas with strong signals while reducing search frequency in areas with weak signals, thus maintaining network detection capability while reducing overall power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of network search period based on geographical location. By acquiring location information and determining the signal environment, the terminal adjusts the search period parameter accordingly - using shorter periods in urban areas with strong signals and longer periods in remote areas with weak signals. This parameter adaptation resolves the technical contradiction by optimizing the balance between network detection reliability and power consumption across different geographical contexts.
2Ease of operation
If the terminal uses a fixed network search period regardless of geographical environment, then the network search process is simple to implement, but the standby time is reduced due to high power consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The terminal performs self-service by autonomously adjusting its network search behavior based on its own geographical location information. The device acquires its location, determines the signal environment, and automatically sets appropriate search periods without requiring external configuration or user intervention. This self-adjusting mechanism maintains implementation simplicity while extending standby time by reducing unnecessary searches in areas with weak signals.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the terminal acquire geographical location information and determine the appropriate network search period before actually performing network searches. This preliminary assessment of the geographical environment allows the terminal to pre-set optimal search intervals, avoiding the need for trial-and-error adjustments during operation. The terminal prepares the search strategy in advance based on location, simplifying the overall process while optimizing power consumption to extend standby time.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the communications field, and in particular, to a network search method for a terminal and a terminal. The method includes: acquiring, by a terminal, geographical location information of the terminal, and determining, according to the acquired geographical location information, a geographical environment in which the terminal is located; and setting, by the terminal according to the determined geographical environment, a network search time interval corresponding to the geographical environment. Therefore, a network search time interval may be set flexibly according to a different geographical environment in which the terminal is located. Further, a relatively long network search time interval may be set when the geographical environment in which the terminal is located is a geographical environment with a relatively weak network signal; and a relatively short network search time interval may be set when the geographical environment in which the terminal is located is a geographical environment with a relatively strong network signal. Therefore, according to embodiments of the present disclosure, power consumption of a battery of the terminal can be effectively reduced, and further a standby time of the terminal is effectively increased.