Method and system for controlling a low power mode for external devices
US9494986B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of entering a low power mode includes an external tuner module having a first external tuner and a receiving device having a first receiving tuner. The receiving device has a controller determining an unused tuner from one of the first external tuner or first receiving tuner and controls entering a low power mode at the unused tuner.
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