Wireless Terminal Mode Selection via Time Domain Features

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Solution Overview

Problem

Zero-power consumption terminals face challenges in determining the optimal transmission mode between active and backscatter communication modes to balance power saving and reliable signal transmission.

Innovation Solution

A wireless communication method that determines the target transmission mode based on the time domain features of the signal, allowing terminals to select between active and backscatter modes to optimize power usage and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If a zero-power consumption terminal uses backscatter mode to transmit signals, then power consumption is reduced, but transmission reliability may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidtransmission reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal dynamically switches between backscatter mode and active transmission mode based on real-time assessment of transmission conditions. The system evaluates factors such as signal strength, interference level, and channel quality to determine the optimal transmission mode, thereby adapting to changing environmental conditions and resolving the contradiction between power saving and transmission reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the transmission parameter (mode selection) based on the assessment results. When the assessed transmission conditions meet predefined thresholds, the terminal switches from backscatter mode to active transmission mode, using parameter change to balance power consumption and transmission reliability under different operational conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a terminal uses active transmission mode, then transmission reliability is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission reliabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The terminal dynamically switches between backscatter mode and active transmission mode based on real-time assessment of transmission conditions. The system evaluates factors such as signal strength, interference level, and channel quality to determine the optimal transmission mode, thereby adapting to changing environmental conditions and resolving the contradiction between power saving and transmission reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal autonomously assesses its own transmission conditions and makes independent decisions on mode selection without external control. The self-service mechanism allows the terminal to monitor its power status, signal quality, and transmission needs, then automatically select the most appropriate mode to balance reliability and power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Use of energy by moving object

If the terminal frequently switches between transmission modes, then power saving is optimized, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower savingVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary assessment of transmission conditions before mode switching occurs. By evaluating signal strength, interference levels, and channel quality in advance, the terminal can make informed decisions about mode selection, reducing unnecessary switching and simplifying the control logic while still achieving optimal power saving.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal uses feedback mechanisms to continuously monitor transmission quality and power consumption. Based on this feedback, the system adjusts its mode selection strategy, learning from past performance to make more accurate predictions about optimal switching timing, thereby reducing complexity through intelligent control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentEP4580225A1Wireless communication method and device
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 GUANGDONG OPPO MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP LTD
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AI summary

A wireless communication method and a device, the method includes: determining (S210), by a first terminal according to a time domain feature of a transmitting time of a first signal, a target transmission mode of the first signal from a plurality of types of transmission modes; where the plurality types of transmission modes include an active transmission mode and a backscatter mode.