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Limiting false wakeups of computing device components coupled via links

US8812878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2009
Grant dateAug 19, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3206
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus relating squelch filtration to limit false wakeups are described. In one embodiment, a squelch logic generates a wakeup event for an agent based on occurrence of a number of pulses (originating from another agent) during a time period. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

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