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Entering a battery power down mode using over-the-air command for wireless devices

  • US 9,343,226 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2013
  • Issued: 05/17/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • transmitting at least one wireless command from a transmitter to a wireless electronic device, the at least one wireless command including a shut down command, the wireless electronic device including a battery safety circuit and is configured to receive a charge current from a rechargeable battery that is at least partially charged, the safety circuit being configured to protect the rechargeable battery; and

    in response to receiving the shut down command, forcing a voltage at a port of the battery safety circuit coupled to a battery voltage signal to a voltage value that is configured to transition the wireless electronic device to a low power mode from a normal operating mode, the low power mode being configured to reduce battery self-discharge during wireless electronic device non-use.

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