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Method of and arrangement for minimizing power consumption and data latency of an electro-optical reader in a wireless network

US7047051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Battery power consumption and data transfer latency of an electro-optical reader in a wireless network are minimized by turning a radio off in a default state, and by turning the radio on only after the reader has generated data to be transferred along the network.

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