Wireless Communication Device Radio Mode Decision Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current solutions for machine-to-machine wireless communication devices require additional efforts from controlling appliances to manage communication behavior demands, leading to overload and interference with their primary functions, as they need to handle connectivity, data transmission, and power management while adhering to cellular network requirements.
Innovation Solution
A method for wireless communication devices that includes a radio mode decision unit within the communication unit to determine appropriate network operation modes based on preconfigured communication behavior parameters from the cellular network and transport templates from the controlling appliance, allowing the device to select the best mode for data exchange sessions without overburdening the controlling appliance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the controlling appliance completely controls the communication unit to comply with cellular network behavior demands, then the communication behavior demands are met, but the controlling appliance becomes overloaded and cannot focus on its primary functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the control functions between the controlling appliance and the communication unit. The communication unit is segmented with autonomous capabilities to determine radio mode and manage communication behavior, while the controlling appliance retains high-level control. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by distributing complexity appropriately.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication unit is empowered with self-service capabilities through a radio mode decision unit that autonomously determines appropriate radio modes based on network conditions and device state. This self-service mechanism allows the communication unit to comply with network behavior demands without requiring the controlling appliance to micromanage each communication decision.
2Reliability
If the controlling appliance handles all communication behavior demands, then network compliance is achieved, but power consumption increases due to additional processing efforts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the radio mode decision-making function from the controlling appliance and places it in the communication unit. This extraction removes the energy-consuming processing burden from the controlling appliance while maintaining network compliance through the autonomous radio mode determination in the communication unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The communication unit performs self-service by autonomously managing radio mode selection and communication behavior adjustments. This eliminates the need for the controlling appliance to continuously process and manage communication behavior demands, thereby reducing its power consumption while ensuring network compliance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the controlling appliance manages connectivity, data transmission, and power management, then communication functionality is complete, but the device cannot focus on its primary vertical market functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device into distinct functional modules: the controlling appliance focuses on vertical market-specific functions, while the communication unit with its radio mode decision unit handles all communication management. This clear segmentation allows each component to specialize, improving the productivity of primary functions while maintaining complete communication functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The radio mode decision unit acts as an intermediary between the controlling appliance and the network, autonomously managing communication behavior demands. This intermediary function shields the controlling appliance from communication management overhead, allowing it to focus on its primary functions while complete communication functionality is maintained through the intermediary's autonomous decisions.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for operating a wireless communication device in a cellular network, the wireless communication device comprising a communication unit comprising a radio mode decision unit and a transceiver unit, the radio mode decision unit further maintaining a set of network operation modes, the method comprising the steps of, for the communication unit: ascertaining at least one communication behavior parameterization conforming to a preconfigured communication behavior demand of the cellular network, for the radio mode decision unit: determining for an imminent data exchange session of the wireless communication device with the cellular network by means of the transceiver unit, one of said network operation modes by taking into account said at least one communication behavior parameterization.