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Method and apparatus for batery saving in a communication receiver

  • US 5,542,117 A
  • Filed: 06/03/1994
  • Issued: 07/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A battery saving method in a receiver for use in a selective call communication system utilizing a signaling protocol comprising a first bit and frame sync transmitted at a predetermined baud rate, followed by a second bit and frame sync transmitted at a second baud rate, wherein the first bit and frame sync defines the second baud rate, the battery saving method comprising the steps of:

  • synchronizing with the first bit and frame sync;

    determining therefrom the second baud rate; and

    battery saving during transmission of the second bit and frame sync in response to determining that the second baud rate is equal to the predetermined baud rate.

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