Method and apparatus for communicating with battery-powered electronic devices
US9137350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/72415
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus, system and method for communicating with a battery-powered electronic device having a wireless receiver, wherein the receiver is power-cycled once every predetermined time period. In one embodiment, the method comprises, determining a power cycle time of the battery-powered electronic device, the power cycle time comprising a time period over which the battery-powered electronic device completes a cycle of operating in a dormant state of operation and operating in an active mode of operation, defining a transmission time duration equal to or greater than the power cycle time, storing the transmission time duration in a memory, and transmitting a signal intended for the battery-powered electronic device, the signal lasting for at least the transmission time duration.
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