Mobile transceiver for asset tracking having a power saving scheme for network access
US10477505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile transceiver for asset tracking having a power saving scheme for network access and related method are provided. In one aspect, the method comprises determining a location of the mobile transceiver, determining whether cellular service is likely to be available at the determined location based on a stored signal strength database, and activating the cellular transceiver from a low power mode when it is determined cellular service is likely to be available at the determined location.
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