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Communications circuit and method with reduced power consumption

  • US 20080004008A1
  • Filed: 06/30/2006
  • Published: 01/03/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a communications circuit with at least one control channel and at least one data channel, comprising the steps of:

  • monitoring said at least one control channel;

    powering a receiver portion of said circuit when said at least one control channel indicates data is to be received; and

    refraining from powering said receiver portion when said at least one control channel indicates that data is not to be received.

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