18567247. DRX TIMER START METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.)

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DRX TIMER START METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Xiaowei Jiang of Beijing (CN)

DRX TIMER START METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18567247 titled 'DRX TIMER START METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for starting a Discontinuous Reception (DRX) timer based on the type of transmission, either uplink or downlink.

  • The DRX timer is initiated according to the transmission type.
  • This method is performed by a terminal.
  • It ensures efficient power management in wireless communication systems.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Tailoring the start of the DRX timer based on transmission type.
  • Enhancing power efficiency in wireless communication.
  • Optimizing resource allocation in the network.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in:

  • Mobile devices
  • Internet of Things (IoT) devices
  • Wireless sensor networks

Problems Solved

  • Inefficient power consumption in wireless communication systems.
  • Lack of adaptive power management strategies.
  • Suboptimal resource allocation in the network.

Benefits

  • Improved battery life in mobile devices.
  • Enhanced network performance.
  • Reduced energy consumption in IoT devices.

Commercial Applications

  • Telecom companies can use this technology to optimize network efficiency.
  • Device manufacturers can integrate this method to improve battery life in their products.

Questions about DRX Timer

1. How does the DRX timer impact power consumption in wireless devices? 2. What are the potential drawbacks of starting the DRX timer based on transmission type?

Frequently Updated Research

Research on optimizing DRX timers for 5G networks is ongoing, focusing on further improving power efficiency and network performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for starting a discontinuous reception (DRX) timer is performed by a terminal, and includes: starting the DRX timer according to a transmission type of at least one of an uplink transmission or a downlink transmission.