Optimizing mobile network traffic coordination across multiple applications running on a mobile device

• US 10,264,531 B1
• Filed: 01/25/2019
• Issued: 04/16/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2010
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Seven Networks LLC (SoftBank Group Corp.)
• Original Assignee: Seven Networks LLC (SoftBank Group Corp.)
• Inventors: Luna, Michael, Backholm, Ari
• Primary Examiner(s): Ambaye, Mewale A
• Application Number:
  US16/258,503
• Time in Patent Office: 81 Days
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/3231 Monitoring the presence, absence or movement of users
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/3278 Power saving in modem or I/O interface
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/3287 by switching off individual functional units in the computer system
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 16/9574 of access to content, e.g. by caching
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 12/12 Arrangements for remote connection or disconnection of substations or of equipment thereof
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 67/535 Tracking the activity of the user network monitoring arrangements H04L43/00; recording of computer activity G06F11/34
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/00 Power management, e.g. TPC [Transmission Power Control], power saving or power classes gain control in transmitters or power amplifiers H03G3/3042
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/02 Power saving arrangements in wired systems H04L12/12; signaling of mobile application services, e.g. low battery notifications H04W4/20
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0219 where the power saving management affects multiple terminals
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0222 in packet switched networks
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0229 where the received signal is a wanted signal
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0235 where the received signal is a power saving command
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0254 detecting a user operation or a tactile contact or a motion of the device
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0258 controlling an operation mode according to history or models of usage information, e.g. activity schedule or time of day
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 52/0261 managing power supply demand, e.g. depending on battery level
• CPC Class Codes: Y02D 10/00 Energy efficient computing, e.g. low power processors, power management or thermal management
• CPC Class Codes: Y02D 30/70 in wireless communication networks

Abstract

A mobile device is configured for entering a power save mode based on received user input to enter the power save mode. The received user input is a user selection at a user interface of the mobile device. When the mobile device is in the power save mode, the mobile device is configured for blocking outgoing network traffic related to a first application and receiving a message directed towards the first application. The message is received from an intermediary server that provides connectivity between an application server for the first application and the mobile device.

Claims

1. A mobile device comprising:

a memory; and

a processor coupled to the memory and configured for;

entering a power save mode based on received user input to enter the power save mode, wherein the received user input is a user selection at a user interface of the mobile device, wherein, when the mobile device is in the power save mode;

blocking outgoing network traffic related to a first application; and

receiving a message directed towards the first application, wherein the message is received from an intermediary server that provides connectivity between an application server for the first application and the mobile device, wherein the message contains data from the application server for the first application,

wherein the first application is allowed to access a network after receipt of the message,

wherein a keep-alive message is sent between the intermediary server and the mobile device to maintain the connectivity between the application server for the first application and the mobile device for receipt of the message;

exiting the power save mode based on a power status of the mobile device; and

selecting a second application based on received user input for altering behavior of the second application;

wherein, when the mobile device has exited the power save mode;

allowing the first application to transmit outgoing network traffic, wherein a rate at which the first application is allowed to access the network is based off of a history of prior access of the first application; and

blocking outgoing network traffic for the second application, wherein blocking outgoing network traffic for the second application is based on a background status of the second application, wherein a frequency of sending keep-alive messages is changed from an initial frequency to an adjusted frequency to conserve battery resources.

2. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein entering the power save mode based on received user input further comprises entering the power save mode based on a battery status of the mobile device.

3. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein the first application is allowed to access the network based on receiving user input in response to receipt of the message.

4. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein the outgoing network traffic related to the first application is for a background activity.

5. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein, after exiting the power save mode, the first application is allowed to access the network after a period of time.

6. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein the first application is allowed to access the network after receipt of the message over a connection that is different from the connection between the mobile device and the intermediary server.

7. The mobile device of claim 1, wherein the intermediary server provides connectivity between an application server for the second application and the mobile device.