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Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption used in communication system having time slots

US8711718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2011
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2032

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

Abstract

An apparatus used in a communication system having a plurality of time slots includes a signal processing circuit, a signal detector, and a controlling circuit. The signal processing circuit receives an input signal. The signal detector detects the input signal to generate a detection result. The controlling circuit controls the signal processing circuit according to the detection result. When the detection result does not meet a predetermined criterion, the controlling circuit adjusts the signal processing circuit for reducing power consumption of the signal processing circuit.

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