Method and apparatus for selecting a communication mode based on energy sources in a hybrid power supply
US7933571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus that transmits data transmission in a wireless communication device having a power supply that includes a plurality of power sources is disclosed. The method may include determining an amount of data to be transferred, determining at least one available communication mode, determining a power state of the power supply including an available amount of energy at a corresponding amount of at least one of power and current, selecting at least one communication mode based on the power state of the power supply and the amount of data to be transferred, and transferring the data using the selected at least one communication modes.
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