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Network system and method for reducing power consumption

  • US 7,379,992 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2004
  • Issued: 05/27/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for reducing power consumption, adapted to a network system comprising a server provided with a domain name and capable of operating in a reduced power mode, the method comprising:

  • enabling the server to operate in the reduced power mode;

    when a request for the domain name is received, sending a wake-up signal to the server for switching the server to a normal mode, and assigning an IP address corresponding to the server name; and

    responding to the request with the IP address.

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