WO2012065374A1

WO2012065374A1 - Method and device for controlling on/off of data link

Info

Publication number: WO2012065374A1
Application number: PCT/CN2011/071150
Authority: WO
Inventors: 刘彩凤
Original assignee: 中兴通讯股份有限公司
Priority date: 2010-11-19
Filing date: 2011-02-21
Publication date: 2012-05-24
Also published as: CN102014021A

Abstract

A method and device for controlling on/off of a data link is disclosed, and the method includes: detecting if service data transmission exists in the data link; when it is detected that there is no service data transmission in preset duration, detecting if the mobile terminal is in non-user using state; and if yes, disconnecting the network.

Description

Method and device for controlling data link on and off

The present invention relates to the field of communications and computers and embedded systems, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for controlling data link switching. Background technique

With the development of communication technology, people's lives are inseparable from the network. Along with the rapid development of mobile terminal embedded technologies such as mobile phones and Internet boxes, mobile terminals have basically the same Internet access function as computers. For example, browsing the web, downloading movies and music, and video calls. Each communication carrier has taken data services as a major development direction. The data service functions carried by mobile terminals have been very developed and improved. The data services of mobile terminals are widely used, and the control of traffic and tariffs has become the focus of attention of mobile terminal users.

Due to the attention to traffic, a large number of traffic monitoring software has emerged. But these software can only monitor traffic and cannot play a controlling role. When the user stops the Internet operation but does not disconnect the network, the mobile terminal is still connected to the network and occupies the link resources. Moreover, in order to maintain the link connection, the terminal device also exchanges some information with the network side, and all of the information needs to occupy network resources. Especially for some special mobile terminals, such as terminal devices with a network box, the terminal device has the functions of a mobile phone and a computer, and the terminal device is externally connected with a conventional television as a display. Unlike a general mobile terminal, the screen is always bright. The state, there is no state in which the smart terminal sleeps. For such a special terminal device, the link is always in a connected state, and some network software running in the background device in the terminal device will regularly perform operations such as synchronization, generate a large amount of traffic, and waste a lot of network resources. In addition, the communication service operator will always incur charges based on the time of the Internet or the flow rate. Summary of the invention

In view of this, the embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for controlling data link switching, which are used to save network resources.

To solve the above technical problem, the technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention is implemented as follows: A method for controlling data link switching includes the following steps: detecting whether there is service data transmission; when detecting that there is no preset time duration When the service data is transmitted, it is detected whether it is in the non-user use state; if yes, the network connection is disconnected.

If the user is in a non-user state, the disconnecting the network connection includes: entering the sleep state if the user is in the non-user use state, and disconnecting the network connection when entering the sleep state.

The step of detecting whether it is in a non-user use state includes: detecting whether it is in a non-user use state by detecting whether a lock that prevents entering the sleep state is detected, and if not, determining that it is in a non-user use state.

The step of disconnecting the network connection includes: the control layer sends a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the radio interface layer RIL; the RIL forwards a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the radio layer; and the wireless layer disconnects the network connection.

The disconnecting the network connection further includes the steps of: receiving an operation command of the user, and establishing a network connection.

A device for controlling data link switching, comprising:

a detecting module, configured to detect whether there is service data transmission;

The power management module is configured to detect whether the user is in a non-user usage state when no service data transmission is detected within a preset duration;

The control module is configured to disconnect the network when the user is in a non-user state.

The power management module is further configured to perform a sleep process if the user is in a non-user state. The control module is specifically configured to disconnect the network when entering the sleep state.

The power management module passes: detecting whether there is a lock that prevents the sleep state from entering, if not, Then determine that it is in a non-user usage state.

The control module includes: a control layer unit, a RIL unit, and a radio layer unit; the control layer unit is configured to send a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the RIL unit; and the RIL unit is configured to forward the signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the radio layer unit The wireless layer unit is used to disconnect the network.

The device further includes: an interface module, configured to receive an operation command of the user; and the control module is further configured to establish a network connection.

The embodiment of the present invention disconnects the network connection when there is no service data transmission (including receiving and transmitting) for a period of time, and the user is disconnected from the network when the user is not using the mobile terminal, and the network is still in the connected state and occupies the network resources. Increase the power consumption of the device. DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic flowchart of a basic method for controlling a data link to be disconnected according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart of a detailed method for controlling a data link disconnection according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a user according to an embodiment of the present invention; A schematic diagram of the detailed method of using state control data link disconnection;

4 is a schematic flowchart of a detailed method for disconnecting a lock control data link by preventing a lock from entering a sleep state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic flowchart of a method for controlling data link connectivity according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a basic structure of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a device according to an embodiment of the present invention. detailed description

The embodiment of the present invention disconnects the network connection when there is no service data transmission (including receiving and transmitting) for a period of time, and the user is disconnected from the network when the user is not using the mobile terminal, and the network is still in the connected state and occupies the network resources. Increase the power consumption of the device.

In this embodiment, the service data refers to data related to the service content, and is used to maintain the network connection. The data is control data and is not part of the business data.

Referring to FIG. 1, the basic method for controlling data link switching in this embodiment is as follows: Step 101: Check whether there is service data transmission. When it is detected that there is a service data transmission, the detection is continued, and step 101 is repeated.

Step 102: When it is detected that there is no service data transmission within the preset duration, it is detected whether it is in a non-user usage state. The preset duration may be 3-5 minutes.

Step 103: If the user is in a non-user state, disconnect the network. If it is not in the non-user mode, continue the test and repeat step 101.

Referring to FIG. 2, the detailed method for controlling the disconnection of the data link in this embodiment is as follows: Step 201: Periodically check whether there is service data transmission. After the data link is established, the mobile terminal software generates a virtual network card, and the network card driver records the data traffic via the network card, thereby determining whether there is service data transmission. This period can be 1-5 seconds. If there is a service data transmission, repeat this step, otherwise proceed to step 202.

Step 202: The control layer sends a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the RIL (Radio Interface Layer).

Step 203: The RIL forwards a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the wireless layer.

Step 204: The wireless layer disconnects the network.

When no service data transmission is detected, the user may perform other operations temporarily. If the network connection is disconnected at this time, the subsequent online operation may be affected. Therefore, preferably, when no service data transmission is detected, it is further detected whether it is in a non-user usage state, and disconnects the network connection when in a non-user usage state. The details are described below by way of examples.

Referring to FIG. 3, the detailed method for controlling the data link disconnection by the user using the state in this embodiment is as follows:

Step 301: Periodically check whether there is service data transmission. If there is data transmission, repeat this step, otherwise proceed to step 302. Step 302: Detect whether it is in a non-user usage state, and if yes, proceed to step 303, otherwise continue to step 301.

Step 303: Enter sleep processing. Hibernation processing includes locking the screen, the drive node is in the suspend state, releasing CPU resources, and so on.

Step 304: The control layer sends a signal to the RIL requesting to disconnect the network.

Step 305: The RIL forwards a signal requesting to disconnect the network connection to the wireless layer.

Step 306: The wireless layer disconnects the network. The wireless layer can also feed back the completed signal to the upper layer.

There are multiple implementation manners for detecting whether the user is in a non-user usage state, such as whether an input command is received from the user, or detecting whether the lock is in a non-user state by detecting whether the lock is blocked from entering the sleep state. Make sure you are in a non-user state. The following is a detailed description of the latter case.

Referring to FIG. 4, the detailed method for controlling the disconnection of the data link by preventing the lock from entering the sleep state in this embodiment is as follows:

Step 401: Periodically check whether there is service data transmission. If there is a service data transmission, proceed to step 402, otherwise proceed to step 403.

Step 402: Each time the same bright screen lock is applied, and the start time of the bright screen lock is refreshed, the timer released when the bright screen lock is reset is reset, and then step 401 is continued. In this embodiment, the lock of the time release mechanism is used, and the lock is equivalent to a mark, which can be released when the preset time is reached (ie, the mark is cleared).

Step 403: Release the bright screen lock when the length of time to release the bright screen lock is reached. As long as the bright screen is latched, it does not go to sleep.

Step 404: Detect whether there are other locks that prevent entering the sleep state, such as some locks running the software in the background, if yes, proceed to step 401, otherwise continue to step 405.

Step 405: Enter the pre-sleep state.

Step 406: The timer released when the bright screen is locked is timed out, enters the sleep state, and disconnects the network. Pick up.

In this embodiment, the lock is used to control whether to enter the sleep state. For the mobile terminal without the sleep state, for example, the terminal device with the network box adds sleep processing thereto, and the sleep processing triggers the disconnection of the network connection, thereby saving the network. Resources, and reduce power consumption, and extend equipment life.

After disconnecting the network, if there is user operation, you need to establish a network connection, see the following example.

Referring to FIG. 5, the method for controlling data link connectivity in this embodiment is as follows:

Step 501: Receive an operation command of the user.

Step 502: The control layer sends a signal to the RIL requesting to establish a network connection.

Step 503: The RIL forwards a signal requesting to establish a network connection to the wireless layer.

Step 504: The wireless layer establishes a network connection. The wireless layer can also feedback the completion of the signal to the upper layer.

Through the above description, the implementation process of controlling the data link on/off is known. The process is mainly implemented by the device. The internal structure and function of the device are introduced below.

Referring to FIG. 6, the apparatus for controlling data link switching in this embodiment includes: a detecting module 601, a control module 602, and a power management module 603. The device may be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a device with a network box.

The detecting module 601 is configured to detect whether there is service data transmission.

The power management module 603 is configured to detect whether the user is in a non-user usage state when no service data transmission is detected within a preset time period.

The control module 602 is configured to disconnect the network when in a non-user state of use.

Specifically, if it is in a non-user use state, the power management module 603 performs a sleep process. Control module 602 disconnects the network when entering the sleep state. The power management module 603 detects whether there is a lock that blocks the sleep state, and if not, determines that it is in a non-user use state.

The control module 602 includes: a control layer unit, an RIL unit, and a radio layer unit. The control layer unit is configured to send a signal to the RIL unit requesting disconnection of the network connection. The RIL unit is used to forward a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the radio layer unit. The wireless layer unit is used to disconnect the network.

The device further includes: an interface module 604 for receiving an operation command of the user, as shown in FIG. Control module 602 is also used to establish a network connection.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as a method, system, or computer program product. Accordingly, the present invention may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment, or a combination of software and hardware. Moreover, the invention can be embodied in the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including but not limited to disk storage and optical storage, etc.) including computer usable program code.

The present invention has been described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (system), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flowchart and/or block diagrams, and combinations of flows and/or blocks in the flowcharts and/or block diagrams can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing device to produce a machine for the execution of instructions for execution by a processor of a computer or other programmable data processing device. Means for implementing the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in a block or blocks of the flow chart.

The computer program instructions can also be stored in a computer readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to operate in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer readable memory produce an article of manufacture comprising the instruction device. The apparatus implements the functions specified in one or more blocks of a flow or a flow and/or block diagram of the flowchart. These computer program instructions can also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing device such that a series of operational steps are performed on a computer or other programmable device to produce computer-implemented processing for execution on a computer or other programmable device. The instructions provide steps for implementing the functions specified in one or more of the flow or in a block or blocks of a flow diagram. The spirit and scope of the invention. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modifications and the modifications of the invention

Claims

Claim

A method for controlling data link switching, comprising the steps of: detecting whether there is service data transmission;

When it is detected that there is no service data transmission within the preset duration, it is detected whether it is in a non-user usage state;

If yes, disconnect the network.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein if the user is in a non-user state, the disconnecting the network connection comprises: entering the sleep state when in a non-user use state, and entering the sleep state Disconnect from the network.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step of detecting whether the user is in a non-user use state comprises: detecting whether the user is in a non-user use state by detecting whether a lock that blocks the sleep state is detected, and if not, Then determine that it is in a non-user usage state.

The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the disconnecting the network connection comprises: the control layer transmitting a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the wireless interface layer RIL; RIL to the wireless Layer forwarding requests to disconnect the network connection; the wireless layer disconnects the network.

The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that after the disconnecting the network connection, the method further comprises the steps of: receiving an operation command of the user, and establishing a network connection.

A device for controlling the on and off of a data link, comprising: a detecting module, configured to detect whether there is service data transmission;

The device according to claim 6, wherein the power management module is further configured to perform a sleep process if the user is in a non-user use state;

The control module is specifically configured to disconnect the network connection when entering the sleep state.

8. The apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the power management module passes: detecting whether there is a lock that prevents entering a sleep state, and if not, determining that it is in a non-user usage state.

The apparatus according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the control module comprises: a control layer unit, an RIL unit, and a radio layer unit;

The control layer unit is configured to send a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the RIL unit; the RIL unit is configured to forward a signal requesting disconnection of the network connection to the wireless layer unit; and the wireless layer unit is configured to disconnect the network connection.

The device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the device further comprises: an interface module, configured to receive an operation command of the user;

The control module is also used to establish a network connection.