Wireless Communication Technology Selection by Application State
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless communication technologies require modifications to both mobile network terminals and base stations to switch between communication modes, limiting power consumption reduction and flexibility in selecting optimal communication technologies based on application requirements.
Innovation Solution
A method for a network terminal device to select between different wireless communication technologies, such as UMTS, W-CDMA, and GPRS, based on parameters like power consumption, bandwidth, and quality of service, by associating communication states with specific technologies and defining thresholds for parameter comparison to choose the most suitable technology for the current application state or requirement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If the mobile network terminal switches to idle mode to reduce power consumption, then power consumption is reduced, but the terminal cannot flexibly select optimal communication technologies based on application requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic communication technology selection by continuously monitoring application states and transitioning between different communication technologies (e.g., GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS) based on real-time requirements. The system dynamically adjusts the communication mode rather than remaining static in idle mode, enabling flexible adaptation to varying application needs while managing power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of communication technology selection based on application state parameters. By monitoring application characteristics (data transmission requirements, quality of service needs) and comparing them against predefined thresholds, the system selects appropriate communication technologies, transforming the fixed idle mode into a dynamic state-aware selection mechanism.
2Reliability
If the system switches between communication modes internal to a specific technology, then communication continuity is maintained, but modification to both mobile network terminal and network is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal communication management approach where the mobile network terminal can selectively use multiple different communication technologies (GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS) through a single integrated selection mechanism. Instead of requiring separate modifications for each technology switch, the system provides a unified interface that handles transitions between various technologies, reducing the complexity of modifications needed in both terminal and network infrastructure.
3Reliability
If the terminal uses higher communication technologies for better service quality, then quality of service improves, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent dynamically adjusts communication technology selection based on application state parameters and quality of service requirements. By monitoring application needs (e.g., data rate requirements, latency sensitivity) and comparing them against predefined thresholds, the system selects the appropriate communication technology that balances quality of service with power consumption, avoiding unnecessary use of higher-power technologies when lower-quality services suffice.
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AI summary
A method for an application program executed by a network terminal device to select a preferred wireless communication technology from at least two different communication technologies provided concurrently by the same network operator, according to at least one communication parameter differentiating between the two communication technologies.