View source for 17852301. POWER MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)

=POWER MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Western Digital Technologies, Inc.|Western Digital Technologies, Inc.]]


[[Category:Western Digital Technologies, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Matthew Harris Klapman of San Jose CA (US)|Matthew Harris Klapman of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Matthew Harris Klapman of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:David Ross of San Jose CA (US)|David Ross of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:David Ross of San Jose CA (US)]]

==POWER MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17852301 titled 'POWER MANAGEMENT FOR WIRELESS DEVICE LOSS PREVENTION AND DISCOVERY

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a data storage device that includes a non-volatile storage medium, a data port, a beacon component, and a power manager. The beacon component wirelessly transmits a signal according to a beacon configuration and can adjust its energy consumption based on the power availability level determined by the power manager.

* The data storage device has a non-volatile storage medium for storing user data.
* It has a data port for transferring data between a host computer system and the storage device.
* The device includes a beacon component that wirelessly transmits a signal based on a beacon configuration.
* A power manager is present to provide electrical energy to the beacon component.
* The beacon component can adjust its energy consumption by changing the beacon configuration, based on the power availability level determined by the power manager.

==Potential Applications==
* This technology can be used in various data storage devices such as external hard drives, USB drives, or solid-state drives.
* It can be beneficial in scenarios where power availability is limited or needs to be managed efficiently, such as in portable devices or remote locations.

==Problems Solved==
* The technology addresses the issue of power consumption in data storage devices with beacon components.
* It allows the beacon component to adjust its energy consumption based on the available power, optimizing power usage and extending battery life.

==Benefits==
* The adjustable beacon configuration helps in managing power consumption effectively.
* It allows for longer battery life in devices with limited power availability.
* The technology provides flexibility in adapting to different power conditions, ensuring optimal performance of the data storage device.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A data storage device comprises a non-volatile storage medium configured to store user data, a data port configured to transmit data between a host computer system and the data storage device, a beacon component, and a power manager configured to provide electrical energy to the beacon component. The beacon component is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal in accordance with a beacon configuration, and, in response to determining a power availability level associated with the power manager, adjust the beacon configuration to change a rate of consumption of electrical energy by the beacon component.



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