Network energy consumption reduction
US10156885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for a device including a physical interface with electrical connection to a communication channel, and circuitry configured to detect energy received at the physical interface, wait a predetermined length of a time until the beginning of a time slot, monitor the physical interface during the time slot for a predefined pattern from the communication channel, and upon detection of the predefined pattern, transition the device to an increased-power mode.
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