SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EMITTED FROM A WIRELESS HEADSET
First Claim
1. A system comprising:
- a mobile device comprising a transmission module for transmitting at least one of data or voice signals over a microwave frequency band; and
a wireless headset comprising a transceiver that enables the wireless headset to wirelessly communicate with the mobile device during a time when the mobile device and wireless headset are linked within a personal area network (PAN);
wherein the wireless headset is configured to receive instructions from the mobile device to enter a sleep mode; and
wherein the transceiver is turned off during the sleep mode.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for reducing the emission of radiation by wireless headsets during sleep mode are provided. One system comprises a mobile device and a wireless headset. The mobile device includes a transmission module for transmitting data or voice signals over a microwave frequency band. The wireless headset comprises a transceiver that enables the wireless headset to wirelessly communicate with the mobile device during a time when the mobile device and wireless headset are linked within a personal area network (PAN). The wireless headset is configured to receive instructions from the mobile device to enter a sleep mode, wherein the transceiver is turned off during the sleep mode.
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20 Claims
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1. A system comprising:
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a mobile device comprising a transmission module for transmitting at least one of data or voice signals over a microwave frequency band; and a wireless headset comprising a transceiver that enables the wireless headset to wirelessly communicate with the mobile device during a time when the mobile device and wireless headset are linked within a personal area network (PAN); wherein the wireless headset is configured to receive instructions from the mobile device to enter a sleep mode; and wherein the transceiver is turned off during the sleep mode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of enabling a sleep mode for a wireless headset, the method comprising:
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receiving instructions from a master device to enter a sleep mode; in response to receiving instructions to enter the sleep mode, turning off a transceiver of the wireless headset, the transceiver being configured to enable wireless short-range communication between the wireless headset and the master device; waiting for a signal from the master device; and in response to receiving a valid signal from the master device, turning on the transceiver of the wireless headset. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A wireless headset comprising:
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a transceiver configured to wirelessly communicate with a mobile device during a time when the mobile device and wireless headset are linked within a personal area network (PAN), wherein, when the wireless headset is inactive, the transceiver is configured to receive instructions from the mobile device to enter a sleep mode; switching circuitry configured to turn off the transceiver during the sleep mode; a receiving mechanism for receiving a wake-up signal from the mobile device when the transceiver is turned off; wherein the switching circuitry is configured to turn the transceiver on when the wake-up signal is received. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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