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Transmission protocol modification to maximize mobile device battery life

US8706155B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 2, 2012
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/70
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communications device and methods for terminating a communication session in a communications device. The method includes receiving a termination communication from a remote computing device. The termination communication indicates an intent by the remote computing device to terminate the communication session. The method also includes determining that one or more conditions exist under which the communications device should terminate the communication session without transmitting an acknowledgment communication to the remote computing device. The acknowledgement communication indicates an acknowledgment of the termination communication. The method further includes in response to determining that the one or more conditions exist, terminating the communication session on the communications device without transmitting the acknowledgment communication to the remote computing device.

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