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USB host wake up via a USB device when in shut down mode

US8707068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2011
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3209
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for communicating between a controller and a device is provided: The controller communicates with the device over a communication link. The controller shutting off a power supply that is connected to the communication link, for example, due to inactivity parameters. The device generating a wake up signal and transmitting the wake up signal from the device to the controller while the power supply is shut off.

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