Wireless Device Temperature Management Through Dynamic Transmission Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional techniques for temperature management in wireless devices are inefficient in quickly and effectively converging on target operational temperatures, particularly in environments with varying ambient temperatures, leading to inefficient power consumption and potential component failure.
Innovation Solution
Dynamically modifying operational parameters, such as duty cycles, based on temperature measurements to manage and converge on a target temperature, using multiple adjustment modes for fine or coarse adjustments as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional temperature management techniques are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but temperature convergence speed and efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic temperature management by continuously adjusting operational parameters (such as processing frequency, voltage, or clock speed) based on real-time temperature feedback. The system transitions from static to dynamic operation, allowing the device to adapt its thermal characteristics dynamically to converge toward target temperatures efficiently while managing complexity through automated control loops.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where temperature sensors continuously monitor the device temperature, and this information is fed back to the control system. The control system then adjusts operational parameters based on the temperature deviation from target values, creating a closed-loop control system that accelerates temperature convergence while maintaining manageable complexity through systematic feedback processing.
2Productivity
If aggressive temperature adjustment is applied, then temperature convergence efficiency improves, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes operational parameters (such as processing frequency, voltage levels, or clock speeds) to adjust the thermal characteristics of the device. By dynamically modifying these parameters based on temperature conditions, the system can efficiently converge toward target temperatures while optimizing power consumption. The parameter changes are made systematically to balance thermal management effectiveness with energy efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies partial adjustments to operational parameters rather than aggressive full-scale changes. The control system makes measured, proportional adjustments to temperature management, avoiding excessive action that would waste energy. This partial action approach allows for efficient temperature convergence while minimizing unnecessary power consumption associated with over-aggressive thermal control.
3Measurement precision
If multiple adjustment modes are implemented, then temperature control precision improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the temperature control system into multiple adjustment modes or regions, each handling specific temperature ranges or conditions. This segmentation allows for precise temperature control in different operational contexts while managing complexity by dividing the control logic into manageable, specialized modules rather than a single complex control system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different control strategies or parameters for different local conditions or temperature ranges. Each adjustment mode is optimized for specific local requirements, providing precise temperature control tailored to the current operational state. This local quality approach improves precision without requiring a single overly complex universal control system.
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AI summary
Systems, methods, and devices provide temperature management in wireless devices. Methods include comparing, using a processing device, a measured temperature of a component of a wireless device with a designated temperature value, and determining, using the processing device, if a transmission parameter of the wireless device should be adjusted, the determining comprising determining that the measured temperature is a designated difference from the designated temperature value. Methods further include identifying, using the processing device, an adjustment to be made to the transmission parameter in response to determining that a transmission parameter should be adjusted, and adjusting, using the processing device, the transmission parameter of one or more transmission operations of the wireless device based on the identified adjustment.