Method for power saving in mobile devices by optimizing wakelocks
US9801135B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/70
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for conserving device and/or network resources is provided herein. The method includes detecting a wakelock operating on a mobile device and determining a consumption of one of a power or radio usage attributed to the detected wakelock. The method further includes determining a criticality related to user experience for the detected wakelock and releasing the detected wakelock based on the determined consumption and criticality. Related systems and mobile devices are also disclosed.
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