Information handling system including wireless scanning feature
US7275165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An information handling system (IHS) is provided which includes a wireless section that detects the presence of an available wireless network on which the IHS can communicate. When an initialize scan switch is actuated, the wireless section is powered up to perform a scan while other sections of the IHS remain unpowered. In this manner, an available wireless network can be detected without fully powering up the IHS to check for wireless network connections.
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