Abstract:
A method of saving power in a wireless network can include determining a plurality of stations associated with an AP. The AP can create station groups using group selection logic. Notably, the group selection logic is transparent to the plurality of stations. A plurality of TIMs can then be sent, each TIM allowing only one station group access to a channel during a predetermined time interval, such as a beacon interval. In another method, a station can determine its sleep duration based on at least one of first information from the TIM to generate random sleep duration, second information regarding previous operation of the station, and third information regarding a status of the station. The first, second, and third information can include the number of stations associated with the AP and having buffered data based on the TIM, historical collisions, and power status.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a system for improving the overall battery life of a GSM device according to an optimization mechanism for suspending neighbor-cell scanning in a GSM wireless communication system, the system having a wireless device including: (a) a Central Processing Unit (CPU) executing software programs intended to comply with GSM protocol specifications; (b) an RF transmission unit and an RF reception unit functioning either independently or as a single unit; (c) a specialized Digital Signal Processor being able to process received signal at a corresponding receiving antenna and offering estimates of the received signal level and quality; (d) a logic process by which the mobile terminal powers off an RF module thereof for a definite period of time and wakes up at a pre-determined interval to listen to paging messages transmitted thereto; and (e) firmware/software performing neighbor cell monitoring in compliance with a protocol mandated by GSM standards.