A BLE-based communication network architecture for smart mobile devices to prevent rapid battery drain

Abstract

Abstract Internet usage and user interaction on mobile smart devices have grown exponentially with technological advancements, leading to a major challenge: rapid battery depletion. This study addresses this issue by proposing a novel communication network designed to reduce power consumption on smart mobile devices during internet communication. The proposed architecture leverages Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, known for its energy efficiency. The system comprises two main components: a hardware unit that manages internet tasks via Wi-Fi and transmits notifications to the mobile device using BLE, and a new dedicated smartphone application that receives these notifications and alerts the user. To evaluate the system's effectiveness, a custom measurement system was developed. This system assessed the power consumption of the smartphone in standby mode, measured the power consumption of an email application selected for testing purposes while different connectivity options (3G, LTE and Wi-Fi) were active, and finally assessed the power consumption of the new mobile application using the developed communication methods. The findings demonstrate that the proposed architecture offers significant advantages in scenarios requiring frequent communication.