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Power management system for electronic shelf labels and the like

US8912886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2008
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/06
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power management system is disclosed in which ESL labels communicate with a server through a base station. The frequency and times at which each ESL label communicates with the server is optimized for the minimum communication necessary to provide up to date pricing and related information, and to simultaneously minimize consumed battery power for the ESL labels. The base stations and servers for the system are preferably operated from hard wired power.

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