17878826. DYNAMIC ACTIVATION OF NETWORK HARDWARE BASED ON REAL-TIME CONDITIONS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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DYNAMIC ACTIVATION OF NETWORK HARDWARE BASED ON REAL-TIME CONDITIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohamed L Haidara of New Providence NJ (US)
Syed A. Rahim of Allen TX (US)
Baohua Zheng of San Diego CA (US)
Wenping Lou of San Jose CA (US)
DYNAMIC ACTIVATION OF NETWORK HARDWARE BASED ON REAL-TIME CONDITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17878826 titled 'DYNAMIC ACTIVATION OF NETWORK HARDWARE BASED ON REAL-TIME CONDITIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes user equipment that includes two antennas, two transceivers, and processing circuitry. The first transceiver is connected to the first antenna, and the second transceiver is connected to the second antenna. The processing circuitry is connected to both transceivers.
- The first transceiver handles the reception or transmission of a first signal through the first antenna, while the second transceiver handles the reception or transmission of a second signal through the second antenna.
- The processing circuitry receives an indication that a signal characteristic of the first signal is below a certain threshold.
- Based on this indication, the processing circuitry reduces the power to either the first antenna, the first transceiver, or both.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Wireless communication devices and systems
- Mobile phones and smartphones
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Wireless routers and access points
- Satellite communication systems
Problems solved by this technology:
- Power optimization: By reducing power to the antenna or transceiver when the signal characteristic is below a threshold, power consumption can be optimized, leading to improved energy efficiency.
- Signal quality improvement: By monitoring the signal characteristic and adjusting power accordingly, the technology can help maintain a certain level of signal quality, reducing the likelihood of dropped calls or data loss.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved battery life: By reducing power when the signal quality is low, the device can conserve battery power and extend its operating time.
- Enhanced signal reliability: The technology helps maintain a certain level of signal quality, leading to more reliable communication and better user experience.
- Cost savings: By optimizing power consumption, the technology can contribute to cost savings in terms of energy usage.
Original Abstract Submitted
User equipment includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a first transceiver coupled to the first antenna, a second transceiver coupled to the second antenna, and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the first transceiver and the second transceiver. The first transceiver receives or transmits a first signal via the first antenna, and the second transceiver receives or transmits a second signal via the second antenna. The processing circuitry receives an indication that a signal characteristic of the first signal is less than a first threshold, and decreases power to the first antenna, the first receiver, or both, based on the signal characteristic of the first signal being less than the first threshold.
