Method and apparatus for power management using transmission mode with reduced power
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1. A method for power management in an electronic device that communicates over a network, said method comprising the steps of:
- monitoring a battery level of said electronic device; and
selecting a transmission mode based on said battery level.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for power management of an electronic device. The present invention reduces power consumption of an electronic device that communicates over a network by selecting a transmission mode with reduced power consumption as the battery level gets lower. A disclosed power management process monitors the battery level of an electronic device and selects a transmission mode (e.g., a transmission rate) with a lower power consumption when the battery power level reaches one or more predefined threshold levels.
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1. A method for power management in an electronic device that communicates over a network, said method comprising the steps of:
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monitoring a battery level of said electronic device; and
selecting a transmission mode based on said battery level. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An electronic device, comprising:
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one or more batteries;
one or more ports for network communication;
a memory; and
at least one processor, coupled to the memory, operative to;
monitor a battery level of said electronic device; and
select a transmission mode based on said battery level. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A power management driver for an electronic device that communicates over a network, said driver implementing the steps of:
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monitoring a battery level of said electronic device; and
selecting a transmission mode based on said battery level. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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