CONDITIONAL WAKE UP SIGNAL FOR ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICES

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CONDITIONAL WAKE UP SIGNAL FOR ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240251351 titled 'CONDITIONAL WAKE UP SIGNAL FOR ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICES

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an apparatus that can transmit a request for conditional wake-up signal operation, receive parameters for the operation, receive signals such as wake-up signals or indicators, determine the current energy level, and transmit an acknowledgement based on the energy level.

Key Features and Innovation:

Apparatus for conditional wake-up signal operation
Transmission and reception of parameters for operation
Reception of various signals including wake-up signals
Energy level determination for efficient operation
Acknowledgement based on current energy level

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in IoT devices, smart sensors, and energy-efficient communication systems where power management is crucial.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for efficient power management in devices that rely on wake-up signals for operation, ensuring optimal energy usage.

Benefits:

Improved energy efficiency
Enhanced battery life in devices
Reduced power consumption
Optimal performance based on energy levels

Commercial Applications: "Energy-Efficient IoT Devices: Optimizing power usage in IoT devices for longer battery life and improved performance."

Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on energy-efficient communication systems, wake-up signal optimization, and power management in IoT devices.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring new methods to enhance energy efficiency in communication systems and IoT devices, which may impact the development of this technology.

Questions about Conditional Wake-Up Signal Operation: 1. How does the apparatus determine the current energy level for transmitting the conditional wake-up signal operation acknowledgement? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in real-world IoT devices?

Original Abstract Submitted

an apparatus may be configured to: transmit a request for conditional wake-up signal operation; receive at least one parameter for the conditional wake-up signal operation; receive at least one signal, wherein the at least one signal comprises one of: a wake-up signal, a wake-up indicator, a wake-up signal beacon, or a signal configured to be measured with a wake-up receiver; in response to the receiving of the at least one signal, determine a current energy level; and transmit a conditional wake-up signal operation acknowledgement based, at least partially, on the current energy level. an apparatus may be configured to: receive, from a ue capable of performing energy harvesting, a request for conditional wake-up signal operation; transmit, to the ue, at least one parameter for the conditional wake-up signal operation; transmit at least one signal for the ue; and receive, from the ue, a conditional wake-up signal operation acknowledgement.