Communication Terminal Power Control via CPU Speed and Network Selection
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Current communication methods independently control network selection, adaptive modulation coding, and transmission power without considering CPU speed and power consumption, leading to suboptimal power usage and throughput in communication terminals.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus that collectively control CPU speed, network selection, and transmission power in communication terminals by considering a power consumption model, optimizing power usage while ensuring throughput and output quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If all traffic is processed/transmitted with the fastest possible speed, then throughput is maximized, but power consumption increases and delay tolerance is ignored
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic control of CPU speed and transmission power based on real-time network conditions and application requirements. The system adjusts operating parameters dynamically rather than maintaining fixed high-speed operation, allowing throughput optimization while reducing power consumption when maximum speed is not required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters including CPU speed, transmission power, and modulation coding based on network state and application delay tolerance. By varying these parameters adaptively, the system achieves optimal balance between throughput and power consumption for different traffic types.
2Ease of operation
If network selection, AMC, and transmission power are controlled independently considering only network environment, then control simplicity is maintained, but overall power consumption optimization is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges previously independent control functions (network selection, AMC, transmission power control, and CPU speed management) into a unified control framework. This integrated approach considers interactions between all components simultaneously, enabling overall power consumption optimization while maintaining manageable complexity through centralized decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system performs multiple functions simultaneously: it selects networks, adjusts modulation coding, controls transmission power, and manages CPU speed based on a unified power consumption model. This multi-functional approach allows comprehensive optimization across all system components.
3Loss of time
If CPU speed is increased to process applications faster, then application response time is reduced, but power consumption of the terminal increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial CPU power based on actual application needs rather than always operating at maximum speed. By matching CPU utilization to the specific requirements of running applications, the system reduces unnecessary power consumption while maintaining adequate response times.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system uses feedback from network conditions, application requirements, and power consumption models to dynamically adjust CPU speed. This closed-loop control ensures CPU operates at appropriate speeds to meet application response requirements without excessive power consumption.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a communication terminal and a control method thereof, and the communication terminal according to the present invention comprises: a radio frequency (RF) unit for receiving and/or transmitting data; and a control unit for controlling the data received and/or transmitted through the RF unit, wherein the control unit can select an application processed through the terminal, control a processing speed of the terminal, determine the network through which the data is transmitted, and determine a combination of a data rate and transmission power.