Energy efficient maximization of network connectivity

The minimization of the amount of power consumed by an electronic device in acquiring or maintaining network connectivity with a network may extend the battery life of the electronic device. When the electronic device has established a communication connection with a wireless access point, the elect...

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Main Authors Chandra Ranveer, Krumm John C, Saroiu Stefan, Zhou Xia
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.09.2017
Subjects
ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
ELECTRICITY
PHYSICS
SIGNALLING
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS FOR MEASURED VALUES, CONTROL OR SIMILARSIGNALS
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
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Summary:The minimization of the amount of power consumed by an electronic device in acquiring or maintaining network connectivity with a network may extend the battery life of the electronic device. When the electronic device has established a communication connection with a wireless access point, the electronic device cycles a network interface controller of the electronic device between a power on state and a power off state without terminating the communication connection. Accordingly, the electronic device powers on a main processor of the electronic device when the network interface controller detects a beacon during the power on state that indicates the wireless access point has a buffered data frame for the electronic device.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213407181