Protocols Performance Evaluation : Smartphone’s Battery and Mobile Data Usage Based on LBS Application

Location-Based Services (LBS) are a crucial component of on-demand cellular telephones, requiring precise location as part of the service process. These services utilize the Global Positioning Service (GPS) on cellphones to determine location. In LBS applications that need near real-time or real-time location availability, geolocation data is periodically sent and then transmitted back to the recipient’s mobile device, completing one service cycle. A significant challenge is the high consumption of power and cellular data on these devices. Selecting the appropriate protocol optimizes the reduction of power and cellular data usage in mobile devices when utilizing LBS applications. The protocols tested included HTTP, WebSocket, AMQP, and gRPC, with client and server applications specifically designed for this testing. The HTTP protocol has been proven effective for sending geolocation data in LBS application development, with a primary focus on battery efficiency and independence from cellular data usage volume. The gRPC protocol is more suitable when minimizing cellular data usage is a priority, considering battery power consumption, and it is the optimal choice for receiving geolocation data. For applications requiring minimal battery power usage to receive geolocation data, the WebSocket protocol is the ideal choice.