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LOW POWER SENSOR NETWORK

  • US 20150098375A1
  • Filed: 10/08/2013
  • Published: 04/09/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device, comprising:

  • a memory to store executable instructions; and

    a processor, coupled to the memory, that facilitates execution of the executable instructions to perform operations, comprising;

    operating in a first mode that enables one-way communication to another device, the first mode being during for a first portion of device operation time and using a first amount of power from a power source configured to provide power to the device, the operating in the first mode comprising;

    transmitting a first message to the other device, andpreventing the receiver from receiving power from the power source; and

    switching to operating in a second mode that enables two-way communication between the device and the other device, the second mode being during a second portion of device operation time and using a second amount of power from the power source, the operating in the second mode comprising;

    transmitting a second message to the other device, andin response to the transmitting the second message, providing the receiver power from the power source, wherein the first portion of device operation time is greater than the second portion of device operation time and the first amount of power is less than the second amount of power.

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