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Methods and apparatus for remotely waking up a computer system on a computer network

US8095667B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2009
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for waking up a computer. The method includes receiving a data unit via a first network link. The method further includes determining whether the received data unit includes data indicative of a wake-up event for the computer. The method further includes waking up the computer via a second network link if the data unit includes data indicative of a wake-up event for the computer.

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