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Universal serial bus low power idle mode

US8452995B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2009
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An idle universal serial bus (“USB”) is placed into a low power mode. During low power mode, peripherals attached to the USB bus may also enter a low power mode. While in this low power mode, USB attached peripherals may retain some functionality. For example, a USB attached modem may remain connected, allowing rapid resumption of communications upon awakening.

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