Processing wireless packets to reduce host power consumption
US7133374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An access point in a wireless network may receive packets over a wired network. The access point may be provided with instructions from the host to determine when to awaken the host from a reduced power consumption state in response to the receipt of a packet. Thus, the access point can enforce wake packet filtering rules while the host is maintained in a reduced power consumption state. This may reduce the power consumption of the host by avoiding the unnecessary awakening of the host every time a packet of little importance arrives over the network.
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