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Systems and methods for monitoring a wireless network

  • US 8,867,667 B2
  • Filed: 04/03/2012
  • Issued: 10/21/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for wireless communication in a wireless network, comprising:

  • a first receiver configured to wirelessly receive data, the first receiver consuming a first power when activated;

    a second receiver configured to wirelessly receive control information, the control information comprising a message identifying one or more devices within the wireless network to which subsequent communications are addressed, the second receiver consuming a second power when activated, the second power being less than the first power; and

    a processor configured to noncontinously activate the second receiver to wirelessly receive the control information, and to selectively activate the first receiver to wirelessly receive data when the message received by the second receiver indicates that there will be a subsequent communication for reception by the apparatus.

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