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Method and apparatus for providing dual variable clocks for low-power wireless packet communication

US7525999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2005
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2027

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

Abstract

Provided is a wireless packet communication method, and more particularly, a method and apparatus for enabling low-power communication by providing separate driving clocks optimized for a lower part for performing the function of a physical layer part and an upper part for performing the function of an upper layer above the physical layer in a wireless packet communication system. The method includes a first clock providing step of measuring actual data transmission and reception rates at a predetermined period, setting up a frequency (F1) of a first clock based on the measured rates, and providing the first clock to the upper part and a second clock providing step of determining a transfer mode of the wireless packet communication system, detecting a frequency (F2) of a second clock selected according to the determined transfer mode, and providing the second clock to the lower part.

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