Performing power control in a receiver based on environmental noise
US8538365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving and processing an incoming radio frequency (RF) signal in a receiver. Based on this signal, an environmental noise level can be determined, where this level corresponds to environmental noise present in an environment in which the receiver is located. Then, if the environmental noise level is substantially greater than receiver-generated noise, power consumption of at least one analog front end component of the receiver can be reduced.
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