Methods and apparatus to manage wireless device power consumption
US8411588B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Example methods and apparatus to manage wireless device power consumption are disclosed. In accordance with a disclosed example method a data frame exchange is initiated with an access point of a wireless network. In response to not successfully completing the frame exchange with the access point, the access point is designated as providing the wireless terminal with fringe wireless signal coverage.
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