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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE BEACON TIMING WITH WIRELESS DEVICES

  • US 20100111066A1
  • Filed: 11/05/2008
  • Published: 05/06/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A variable beacon timing method for a first wireless device and a second wireless device, the method comprising:

  • periodically transmitting beacons from the first wireless device to the second wireless device at a first rate during a first operating mode;

    the first wireless device initiating a switch from the first operating mode to a second operating mode;

    transmitting a control beacon from the first wireless device to the second wireless device in accordance with the first rate, the control beacon conveying a mode switching command for the second wireless device; and

    thereafter, periodically transmitting beacons from the first wireless device at a second rate during the second operating mode.

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