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System and method for providing a low power remote control

  • US 8,788,857 B2
  • Filed: 02/16/2011
  • Issued: 07/22/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/09/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for conserving power in a controlling device having a processing device in communication with an input element and a transmitting device, comprising:

  • in response to an activation of the input element sensed via the processing device, causing the transmitting device to transmit at least two command frames to thereby command a functional operation of an intended target device; and

    causing the processing device to be transitioned from an active-power state into a low-power state for an amount of time which occurs during and which is no longer than a transmission inactive interval intermediate the transmission of the at least two command frames;

    wherein the amount of time the processing device is caused to be placed into the low-power state is adjustable by the controlling device.

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