Device synchronization on a communication network

Details Device synchronization on a communication network Device synchronization on a communication network

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Phan, Huy (Department: 2617)

Multiplex communications

Communication over free space

Combining or distributing information via time channels

C370S311000, C370S324000, C370S503000, C370S510000, C370S512000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912033

ABSTRACT:
A method to enable scheduling communications activities for an electronic communication device configured to communicate across a communication network is provided. The method comprises the steps of scheduling a communication activity during a scheduling window such that the communication activity is scheduled to occur toward the end of a communication window; entering a power-save mode after the scheduling step; and transitioning from the power-save mode prior to the scheduled communication activity. In one embodiment the method can further include a step of conducting the scheduled communication activity and transitioning back to the power-save mode after a next communication activity is scheduled or be implemented to allow the step of conducting the scheduled communication activity and transitioning back to the power-save mode at the end of the next communication window. In one embodiment the transitioning step comprises the steps of awakening from the power-save mode and synchronizing with the communication network, wherein synchronizing can comprise the step of synchronizing with electronic communication device associated with the communication network.

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