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Method and apparatus of sleep mode operation

US8730859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2010
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2031

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

Abstract

Disclosed herein relates to a sleep mode operation method, and the sleep mode operation method according to the present invention may include transmitting a sleep request message for requesting sleep mode switching to a base station; receiving a sleep operating parameter including a sleep cycle and a listening window from the base station; referring to the sleep operating parameter to switch to a sleep mode; receiving a traffic indication message indicating that traffic is generated from the base station; receiving traffic from the base station during the listening window while at the same time operating a timer; and early terminating the listening window to enter into a sleep window if the timer operation is expired according to the traffic reception prior to terminating the listening window.

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