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Method and apparatus to control a link power state

US9880601B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2014
Grant dateJan 30, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for controlling a link. This may include determining a condition of a first device coupled to the link, receiving, at the first device, a request for a specific link state from a second device coupled to the link, and determining a power state of the link based on the determined condition of the first device.

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